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Pulong Duterte Dares NBI to Find Evidence in Flood-Control Probe

Pulong Duterte Dares NBI to Find Evidence in Flood-Control Probe

DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Davao City First District Representative Paolo “Pulong” Duterte has challenged the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to produce evidence supporting allegations of irregularities in flood-control projects, saying investigators should focus on whether public funds were actually misused. Duterte made the remarks in response to NBI Director

DCPO Maintains Maximum Security for 2026 Bar Examinations in Davao City

DCPO Maintains Maximum Security for 2026 Bar Examinations in Davao City

DAVAO CITY, Philippines — The Davao City Police Office (DCPO) has placed all designated local testing centers under maximum-security protocols throughout the three-day 2026 Bar Examinations, following a smooth and incident-free opening day on Sunday, September 6. DCPO Chief Police Colonel Peter Madria assured the public that police

Cebu Plans Bulk Water Systems to Serve 15,000 Households

Cebu Plans Bulk Water Systems to Serve 15,000 Households

CEBU, Philippines — The Cebu Provincial Government is moving to expand its bulk water supply network, with proposed systems expected to serve around 15,000 households across five municipalities as the province faces growing demand for reliable water sources. The Cebu Provincial Inter-LGU Waterworks Systems Office (CPIWSO) currently serves 5,

P136,000 Worth of Suspected Shabu, Firearm Seized in Lanao del Norte

P136,000 Worth of Suspected Shabu, Firearm Seized in Lanao del Norte

KAPATAGAN, Lanao del Norte, Philippines — A 47-year-old man was arrested after police seized a caliber .45 pistol, ammunition and suspected shabu worth an estimated P136,000 during a search operation in Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte. The operation was carried out at around 10:30 p.m. on Monday,

Land Dispute Emerges as Possible Motive in Leaño Killing; Police Probe Alleged Mastermind

Land Dispute Emerges as Possible Motive in Leaño Killing; Police Probe Alleged Mastermind

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A dispute over land has emerged as a possible motive in the killing of carinderia owner Leaño, with investigators looking into allegations that another person may have masterminded the attack. The development comes after two suspects reportedly admitted their involvement in the killing and allegedly pointed to

BOC Destroys P87.6 Million Worth of Smuggled Rice, Sugar in Zamboanga City

BOC Destroys P87.6 Million Worth of Smuggled Rice, Sugar in Zamboanga City

ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines — The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has destroyed P87.6 million worth of forfeited smuggled rice and sugar in Zamboanga City after the goods were declared unfit for commerce and human consumption. The destruction was carried out on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at an accredited waste management facility

LGBTQ Member Killed in Consolacion After Alleged Chicken Theft Confrontation

LGBTQ Member Killed in Consolacion After Alleged Chicken Theft Confrontation

CONSOLACION, Cebu, Philippines — A 42-year-old member of the LGBTQ+ community was killed after allegedly being confronted by a chicken caretaker in Villaroca, Barangay Población Occidental, Consolacion, Cebu, on Sunday evening, September 6, 2026. The victim was identified by his family as Damyano Bug-ot, a resort caretaker in

LTO-7 Suspends Rider After SRP Crash in Talisay

LTO-7 Suspends Rider After SRP Crash in Talisay

TALISAY CITY, Cebu — A motorcycle rider involved in a road crash along the South Road Properties (SRP) in Barangay San Isidro is facing administrative sanctions from the Land Transportation Office Region 7 (LTO-7) after the agency determined that the incident warranted further action. The crash happened on Thursday, September

Digos, Calinan Air Quality Worsens as Indonesian Haze Reaches Davao

Digos, Calinan Air Quality Worsens as Indonesian Haze Reaches Davao

DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Residents in parts of Davao Region are being urged to take precautions as fine-particle pollution linked to haze from Indonesian forest fires pushed PM2.5 readings to “Very Unhealthy” levels at monitoring stations in Digos and Calinan. The latest update from the Department of Environment and

DSWD-Davao Eyes Project Aruga Expansion to Digos, Davao City

DSWD-Davao Eyes Project Aruga Expansion to Digos, Davao City

DAVAO CITY, Philippines — More families caring for children with disabilities in the Davao Region could soon gain access to specialized government support as the Department of Social Welfare and Development-Davao Region (DSWD-Davao) explores expanding Project Aruga to Digos City and parts of Davao City. The proposed expansion comes

19-Year-Old Birthday Celebrant Detained After Exposure Incident in Naga City

19-Year-Old Birthday Celebrant Detained After Exposure Incident in Naga City

NAGA CITY, Cebu — What was supposed to be a birthday celebration ended with a 19-year-old man spending the night in a police detention cell after an argument over ₱1,000 escalated into an unusual roadside confrontation. The incident happened on the evening of Monday, September 7, 2026, along

Government SUV Hits Two Children in Cebu, 10-Year-Old Boy Dies

Government SUV Hits Two Children in Cebu, 10-Year-Old Boy Dies

BARILI, Cebu — A quiet afternoon road in Barangay Candugay turned tragic on Tuesday, September 8, after a government-registered SUV collided with two young boys riding a bicycle, leaving a 10-year-old child dead and his 8-year-old passenger injured. The crash happened at around 12:30 p.

Marcos Had ‘Zero Intervention’ in Cousin Martin Romualdez’s Arrest, Palace Says

Marcos Had ‘Zero Intervention’ in Cousin Martin Romualdez’s Arrest, Palace Says

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. had “zero intervention” in the arrest and detention of his cousin, former House Speaker Martin Romualdez, Malacañang said as the high-profile flood-control corruption case enters a critical stage. The Palace position comes after Romualdez was arrested on September 7, 2026, following the

Remulla Brothers Head to France as Pressure Mounts on Zaldy Co and Loren Legarda

Remulla Brothers Head to France as Pressure Mounts on Zaldy Co and Loren Legarda

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine government's pursuit of fugitive former Ako Bicol party-list representative Zaldy Co is moving beyond the country's borders. Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla and Ombudsman Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla are preparing to travel to France as authorities step up efforts

Sara Duterte Could Take the Witness Stand in Her Own Impeachment Trial

Sara Duterte Could Take the Witness Stand in Her Own Impeachment Trial

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte could soon face one of the most unusual moments of her impeachment trial: being called to testify as a witness in her own case. The House prosecution panel is considering asking the Senate impeachment court to subpoena Duterte after prosecutors decided to drop the

Typhoid Cases Fall 41% in Philippines Despite Bad Weather, But Some Areas See Rise

Typhoid Cases Fall 41% in Philippines Despite Bad Weather, But Some Areas See Rise

MANILA, Philippines — Typhoid fever cases in the Philippines have fallen sharply this year despite weeks of unfavorable weather, according to the Department of Health (DOH). The latest surveillance data show that the country recorded 590 typhoid fever cases from August 2 to 15, down 20 percent from the 740 cases

CBCP Bishop Warns Church Leaders: Abuse Cover-Ups, Negligence Could Lead to Removal

CBCP Bishop Warns Church Leaders: Abuse Cover-Ups, Negligence Could Lead to Removal

MANILA, Philippines — A Catholic bishop has issued a strong warning to clergy and religious leaders in the Philippines: covering up abuse cases or failing to properly respond to reports could itself become grounds for accountability. Bishop Dennis Villarojo of Malolos, chairman of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP)

Binaliw Landfill Can Reopen—But Is It Really Safe? Cebu Officials Demand Answers

Binaliw Landfill Can Reopen—But Is It Really Safe? Cebu Officials Demand Answers

CEBU CITY — The Binaliw landfill may have been cleared for reopening, but Cebu City officials are still asking a crucial question: Is the facility actually safe enough to receive garbage again? The issue resurfaced during a Cebu City Council meeting on Tuesday, September 8, where officials raised concerns over unresolved

2 Arrested as ₱4.84-Million Smuggled Cigarette Shipment Intercepted in Pagadian

2 Arrested as ₱4.84-Million Smuggled Cigarette Shipment Intercepted in Pagadian

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur — An early-morning maritime operation in Pagadian City led to the arrest of two men and the seizure of approximately ₱4.84 million worth of suspected smuggled cigarettes, authorities said. The operation took place at about 3:45 a.m. on September 6 in the

Looking for a Job? DOLE Davao del Norte to Hold Job Fair in Tagum on Sept. 14

Looking for a Job? DOLE Davao del Norte to Hold Job Fair in Tagum on Sept. 14

TAGUM CITY, Davao del Norte — Jobseekers looking for new opportunities will have another chance to connect directly with employers as the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Davao del Norte holds a job fair in Tagum City on September 14, 2026. The “Handog ng Pangulo: Job Fair 2026” will be

Endangered Philippine Hawk-Eagle Rescued in Zamboanga After Spending 3 Months With a Family

Endangered Philippine Hawk-Eagle Rescued in Zamboanga After Spending 3 Months With a Family

GUTALAC, Zamboanga del Norte — A young South Philippine Hawk-Eagle, one of the country's endangered birds of prey, has been rescued and placed under the care of environmental authorities after spending about three months with a family who found it as a vulnerable eaglet. The juvenile raptor was

Heritage Forum in Cebu Takes Aim at Misinformation and Fake Historical Narratives

Heritage Forum in Cebu Takes Aim at Misinformation and Fake Historical Narratives

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A heritage forum in Cebu has highlighted the growing threat of misinformation, fabricated historical narratives and false claims on social media, urging the public to verify sources before accepting or sharing information as fact. The forum, titled “FAKE! Debunking Tales and the Challenge of Social Media,” was

Cebu Power Crisis Threatens Economic Growth as Business Leaders Demand Long-Term Solution

Cebu Power Crisis Threatens Economic Growth as Business Leaders Demand Long-Term Solution

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu’s worsening power crisis is no longer just a household inconvenience. Business leaders are warning that recurring brownouts and an increasingly strained Visayas power grid could threaten the province’s economic growth, raise consumer costs and weaken its appeal to investors. The warning came as Cebu

IBP Lawyers Reach 16,148 Filipino Detainees in Massive Jail Drive — But Legal Advice Is Only the First Step

IBP Lawyers Reach 16,148 Filipino Detainees in Massive Jail Drive — But Legal Advice Is Only the First Step

MANILA, Philippines — Thousands of persons deprived of liberty across the Philippines have received legal assistance under a nationwide campaign led by the Integrated Bar of the Philippines, as the country continues to confront severe overcrowding inside its detention facilities. The Integrated Bar of the Philippines reported that lawyers participating in

Philippine Courts Are Short 463 Judges — But the Bigger Problem Is Why Some New Courts Still Can’t Open

Philippine Courts Are Short 463 Judges — But the Bigger Problem Is Why Some New Courts Still Can’t Open

MANILA, Philippines — Hundreds of judgeships across the Philippine judiciary remain vacant even as new courts are being created to bring justice closer to communities — exposing a staffing problem that lawmakers warn could keep cases trapped in already congested court dockets. Court Administrator Ma. Theresa Dolores Gomez-Estoesta told the House