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Wed, 5 Aug 2026 15:51:00 +0800Central Luzon tourism urged to prepare for future challenges
Tourism stakeholders in Central Luzon have been urged to integrate development strategies, harness new technology and preserve local heritage to help the region's tourism industry remain resilient amid global disruptions and local challenges...
Wed, 5 Aug 2026 12:46:00 +0800Magnitude 7.0 quake strikes off Davao Occidental
(Updated) A 7.0-magnitude offshore quake struck midday southeast of Sarangani, Davao Occidental.
Wed, 5 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +08003 rebels killed in Abra clash
Three suspected New People’s Army guerrillas were killed as the military intensified its operation against members of the NPA’s Ilocos-Cordillera Regional Committee in Abra yesterday.
Wed, 5 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0800Negros bettor wins P15 million lotto pot
A bettor in Negros Occidental won the jackpot in the 6/45 Mega Lotto drawn on Monday night, according to the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office.
Wed, 5 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0800Students faint as classmates engage in fistfight in Capiz
Twenty-seven high school students fainted after two of their classmates engaged in a fistfight in a school in Jamindan, Capiz yesterday morning.
Wed, 5 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0800Councilor installed as acting Laguna city mayor
The first councilor of San Pablo City in this province has been installed as acting mayor following the suspension of the vice mayor.
Wed, 5 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0800BFAR to appeal SC ruling on vessel monitoring policy
The BFAR, an attached agency of the Department of Agriculture tasked to implement the Fisheries Code of 1998, said it would ask the high tribunal to reevaluate the issues presented by both parties.
Wed, 5 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0800Expiration of teachers’ poll service credits hit
The Teachers’ Dignity Coalition yesterday urged the Commission on Elections to scrap a resolution mandating the expiration of election service credits for teachers.
Wed, 5 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0800Negros ASF-hit areas now 17
The number of local government units in Negros Occidental affected by African swine fever has increased to 17 after three more towns reported ASF cases.
Wed, 5 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0800Flood control complaints filed vs DPWH-Cebu execs
Complaints related to anomalous flood-control projects have been filed before the Department of Justice against 20 people including officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways in Cebu.