Cebu Daily News | Top Stories | March 1, 2026 Sunday marked the second day of soaring tensions in the Middle East, with U.S. and Israeli forces pressing their massive strike on Iran that began on Saturday. For more top stories for the day, scroll on. Iran’s Khamenei killed – Trump Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s
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Middle East airports closed, thousands stranded after attack on Iran
LONDON (AP) — The attack on Iran by the United States and Israel disrupted flights across the Middle East and beyond, as countries in the region closed their airspace and key airports that connect Europe, Africa and the West to Asia were directly hit by strikes. Emirates Airlines suspended all flights to and from Dubai
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Filipino Scholar urges fresh look at agrarian reform at international conference in Colombia
A Cebuano scholar from the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman urged global action on agrarian reform and pro-poor food systems at an international conference in Colombia, which over 400 academics and rural advocates attended alongside a major UN-facilitated multilateral forum. UP Assistant Professor Karlo Mikhail I. Mongaya, born and raised in Cebu City, presented
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Dy calls for prayers, urges protection of OFWs amid Middle East bombings
MANILA, Philippines — House Speaker Faustino “Bodjie” Dy III has expressed concern about the ongoing bombings in various parts of the Middle East, a day after the United States and Israel launched major strikes. This prompted Iran to hit back with drone and missile attacks in several airports in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Kuwait, as well as Gulf military bases and residential areas. ”We
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Cebu FC routs Maharlika; Jeridi marks 600th cap with clean sheet
Tunisian veteran goalkeeper Rami Jeridi celebrated his 600th professional appearance in style, delivering a clean sheet performance as Cebu Football Club (CFC) dismantled Maharlika FC, 4-0,
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Danao City Government delegation advances environmental protection and community-based tourism in Vietnam
The Official Delegation of Danao City was formally welcomed by leaders of Sa Pa on February 26, marking a key milestone in expanding international collaboration on environmental protection and community-based tourism. The high-level meeting highlighted both governments’ shared commitment to safeguarding natural ecosystems, preserving cultural heritage, and empowering communities as central pillars of sustainable development.
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PH, Middle East airlines suspend more flights through March 2
MANILA, Philippines — Major Middle Eastern and Philippine airlines on Sunday said they are continuing to suspend or limit flight operations as airspace closures across parts of the Middle East region disrupt air travel. Cebu Pacific, the Philippines’ largest carrier, said four flights to and from Dubai (5J 14/15 and 5J 18/19) scheduled for March
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Dongallo powers UP to stunning reverse-sweep of unbeaten NU
Highly-touted Cebuana volleyball standout Casiey Dongallo turned in a breakthrough performance on the UAAP stage, powering the University of the Philippines to a gutsy reverse-sweep win over previously unbeaten National University, 16-25, 16-25, 25-22, 31-29, 18-16, in the UAAP Season 88 Women’s Volleyball Tournament on Saturday at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion.
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Thailand Week 2026 brings Thai trade, culture, and innovation back to Cebu
Thailand is set to reinforce its growing trade and cultural ties with the Philippines as Thailand Week 2026 returns to Cebu from 12–15 March 2026 at the Activity Center, Level 1, Ayala Center Cebu. The four-day fair is organized by the Thai Trade Center in Manila under the Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), Ministry
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Trump threatens Iran with force ‘never seen before’ amid tensions
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Sunday vowed that the US would hit Iran with “force never been seen before” if the country retaliated against US-Israeli strikes that killed supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform, “Iran just stated that they are going to hit very hard today, harder than
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