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Fuel relief: DSWD-7 continues ₱5K payout to 19K+ trike drivers

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — More tricycle drivers in Central Visayas are set to receive financial assistance as the Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office 7 (DSWD-7) continues its aid rollout from April 16 to 18, 2026. The payout covers 19,816 tricycle drivers from Cebu and Bohol under the Cash Relief Assistance program, which

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Archival orders probe into ambulance driver in flyover fatal crash

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Mayor Nestor Archival has ordered an investigation into the ambulance driver involved in a fatal road crash on a flyover that killed an 18-year-old student, as authorities continue to determine accountability in the incident. In an interview on Friday, April 17, Archival said he wants a thorough review of the ambulance

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Excise tax on LPG, kerosene suspended for 3 months – Marcos

MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has ordered the three-month suspension of excise taxes on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and kerosene to mitigate the impact of rising global oil prices. Under Executive Order (EO) 114 signed by Marcos on April 16, the suspension of excise taxes on LPG and kerosene is subject to a

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Cebu to see fair weather this weekend — Pagasa

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Generally fair weather is expected to prevail in Cebu over the weekend, the state weather bureau reported on Friday, April 17. In its daily forecast, the Visayas Pagasa Regional Services Division said the province might experience generally stable conditions, with occasional isolated rains or thunderstorms throughout the day. Light to moderate

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Bohol’s ‘antingaw’ vies for International Mollusc of the Year 2026

TAGBILARAN CITY — A rare mollusc species discovered in Bohol is representing the Philippines in the International Mollusc of the Year 2026, drawing attention from scientists and conservationists worldwide. The species, Lithoredo abatanica, locally known as “antingaw,” is found exclusively in the Abatan River in Maribojoc town and is recognized as the first known shipworm

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DOH: Haze from Navotas landfill fire may pose health risks to NCR

MANILA, Philippines — Lingering haze from the April 10 fire at the Navotas Sanitary Landfill may pose health risks in parts of Metro Manila, the Department of Health (DOH) warned Friday. Haze, described as air polluted with fine smoke and dust particles from fire and ash, can cause a range of health effects, the DOH

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Netizen Nearly Falls Victim to Group Allegedly Buying Damaged Jewelry 

Male Netizen Warns Public After Close Encounter with Suspected Jewelry Scam Group  A male netizen shared his experience with a group that is allegedly buying damaged jewelry as part of a scheme.  Recently, Teof Morada Ferranco, a Facebook user, shared his encounter with a group that supposedly purchases broken jewelry. The post quickly went viral and received reactions from the online ... Read more

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