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Cebu City keeps classes on March 19 despite transport strike

CEBU, Philippines — Cebu City will not suspend classes on Thursday, March 19, despite a planned transport protest that could affect major roads and public utility routes. Mayor Nestor Archival said there is, so far, no basis to suspend classes, but assured the public that city authorities are closely monitoring the situation. “As of now,

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Jeepneys now allowed in Cebu BRT dedicated lane

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Modern and traditional public utility jeepneys here may now use the dedicated lane of the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) system, a city traffic official announced on Wednesday, March 18. Cebu City Transportation Office (CCTO) head Raquel Arce said in a Facebook post on Wednesday afternoon that both modern public utility

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Nueva Ecija village chief gunned down

CABANATUAN CITY, Nueva Ecija- A 40-year-old village chief was killed while his 56-year-old relative was wounded in a gun attack by motorcycle-riding suspects in Barangay Kabulihan in Gen. Mamerto Natividad, Nueva Ecija  on Tuesday. Police identified the fatality as Arthur Bautista, village chief of Barangay Kabulihan and the wounded relative as Conrado Villena, his uncle.

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House ‘Visayan bloc’ affirms support for Speaker Dy

BACOLOD CITY — Amid fresh questions hurled at the leadership of House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III, the “Visayan bloc” in the chamber expressed full support behind him. In a statement on Wednesday, Bacolod Rep. Alfredo Abelardo Benitez, who was newly elected House Deputy Speaker, defended Dy, particularly his steering the enactment of the General

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March 18 PCSO Lotto: No winners in Grand, Mega jackpots

MANILA, Philippines—No jackpot winners were recorded in Wednesday’s Grand Lotto 6/55 and MegaLotto 6/45 draws, according to the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office. March 18, 2026, falls on a Wednesday. PCSO said the winning combination for Grand Lotto 6/55 was 05-06-15-53-17-55 for a jackpot of ₱45 million, with no winner. In MegaLotto 6/45, the winning numbers

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Bela Padilla Backs Bill For Filipino Filmmakers, Pushes For Greater Opportunities

Bela Padilla hopes for greater opportunities for Filipino filmmakers. Actress and filmmaker Bela Padilla backs the proposal that supports the local film industry and hopes for a stronger future in the industry. Bela Padilla has participated in the recent hearing for a proposed bill supporting local filmmakers. After her participation, she then took to social ... Read more

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