CEBU CITY, Philippines—Two-time UAAP men’s basketball Mythical Five awardee Nic Cabañero is set to make his Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) regular season debut for Biñan Tatak Gel on Friday, April 10, in Season 26. Cabañero, a Cebuano standout who recently wrapped up his final year with the UST Growling Tigers in UAAP Season 88,
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Pagasa flags 2 areas for dangerous heat index levels on April 9
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) on Wednesday said two areas are expected to register “danger”-level peak heat indices on Thursday, April 9. According to Pagasa, the heat index is a “measure of the contribution that high humidity makes to high temperatures in reducing the body’s ability to cool
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Marcos Jr. Asserts No Problem w/ Health: “I’m struggling kasi ayoko nang tumaba ulit”
Pres. Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Breaks Silence Anew on Health amid Rumors MARCOS JR. – The President asserted that he has no problem with his health and he is back to his routine amid the rumors. Since Pres. Bongbong Marcos was hospitalized in January, the real status of his health has become the center of rumors ... Read more
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DSWD checks ‘unauthorized deductions’ from aid in Olango
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – The Department of Social Welfare and Development has launched an investigation into alleged deductions from government cash assistance distributed in several barangays on Olango Island in Lapu-Lapu City. DSWD 7 Regional Director Shalaine Marie Lucero, in an interview on April 8, confirmed that the agency has sent a team to investigate.
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Brake failure plunges tanker down low-lying area
A driver was injured after a government-owned water tanker truck plunged down a low-lying roadside are in the City of Naga, Cebu after its brakes allegedly malfunctioned while traversing a steep road on Tuesday, April 7.
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Councilor denies AICS fund cuts, says donations were voluntary
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu – A city councilor in Lapu-Lapu City belied an online post by the parish priest of San Agustin Parish in Barangay Santa Rosa, Olango Island, claiming that barangay captains were deducting large amounts from the financial assistance of beneficiaries under the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) program. Earlier, Fr. Richard
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Catarman, Northern Samar logs 44ºC peak heat index on Wednesday
MANILA, Philippines — Catarman, Northern Samar registered a peak heat index of 44ºC on Wednesday, the highest of three areas that logged “danger” level indices, the state weather bureau said. Apart from Catarman, Dumangas, Iloilo and Cotabato City, Maguindanao both reached “danger” heat indices at 42ºC. READ: Here’s how to protect yourself from high heat
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House respects SC, notes no TRO as impeachment proceedings continue
MANILA, Philippines – The House of Representatives welcomes the Supreme Court’s non-issuance of a temporary restraining order related to the impeachment case of Vice President Sara Duterte. READ: Sara Duterte impeachment: SC’s non-issuance of TRO shows balance — Dy “We have the highest respect for the Court and its processes, and we defer to its
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Marcos denies health rumors, says he’s back to regular routine
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday clarified that he has no health problems, following circulating rumors that he is suffering from a serious illness. In an interview with Palace press officer Claire Castro, Marcos said he has been back to his “regular routine” for three months since he was diagnosed with diverticulitis, an
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Pharmally scam: Court of Appeals affirms dismissal of ex-DBM execs
MANILA, Philippines – The Court of Appeals (CA) has partially reversed a ruling by the Office of the Ombudsman regarding the controversial P4.2-billion Pharmally Pharmaceutical contract for the procurement of COVID-19 test kits during the pandemic. In its ruling promulgated March 31, the 15th Division exonerated one former official while affirming the dismissal of several
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