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At least 61 people have been confirmed dead following the powerful magnitude 6.9 earthquake that shook Cebu on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, according to the Cebu Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO). The tremor, one of the strongest to strike the province in recent years, caused widespread damage and casualties across several towns. The PDRRMO reported on Wednesday, October 1, that of the 61 deaths, 32 have already […]

Beginning October 1, 2025, consumers in Metro Cebu will see a 12 percent increase in their water bills as the Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) implements a new rate structure and tighter disconnection rules. What’s changing The MCWD announced on September 29 that the rate hike has been approved by the Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA) and will take effect Wednesday. This is the second rate adjustment for the year; […]

Embattled Ako Bicol party-list Representative Elizalde “Zaldy” Co has formally resigned from his seat in the House of Representatives amid mounting allegations of irregularities tied to flood control projects. In a resignation letter dated September 29, 2025 and addressed to House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III, Co stated that his departure is immediate and irrevocable. He cited what he described as “real, direct, grave and imminent threat” to the safety […]

In the wake of Severe Tropical Storm Opong, more than 2,000 residents of Iloilo City remain displaced and are currently sheltered in evacuation centers. According to local authorities, 727 families—amounting to 2,431 individuals—are still being accommodated in these safe zones as floodwaters continue to affect large sections of the city. The storm battered 99 barangays across Iloilo City, inundating homes, blocking roads, and forcing many families to leave their residences. […]

In a moment that feels like destiny fulfilled, Jessica Sanchez has been crowned winner of America’s Got Talent Season 20, bringing her journey with the show full circle after nearly 20 years. Jessica first auditioned for AGT in its inaugural season as a 10-year-old, but did not progress to the final rounds. Now, as a mature artist, she’s proven how far she’s come — and how determined she’s remained. In […]

Major League Baseball is set to usher in a new era of officiating beginning in the 2026 season, with the approval of an Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) Challenge System, commonly dubbed “robot umpires.” The decision was made by MLB’s 11-member Joint Competition Committee, which includes team representatives, players, and an umpire. Under this hybrid model, human umpires will continue to make the initial calls on balls and strikes. However, pitchers, catchers, or […]

Filipino tennis star Alex Eala began her campaign at the Jingshan Open in China with a solid performance, defeating Belarus’ Aliona Fei in straight sets, 6-3, 7-5, to move into the round of 16 of the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) 125 tournament. Eala, currently ranked world No. 58 and the tournament’s top seed, showcased both her poise and power in her opening match on Tuesday. Playing her first event since […]

Super Typhoon Nando (international name Ragasa) has steadily intensified and is now bearing down on the Babuyan Islands, triggering maximum alert levels for many northern Luzon communities. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has issued Signal No. 5, the highest wind warning, for the northern portion of Babuyan Islands.  As of early Monday morning (4 a.m.), the storm’s center was located about 245 kilometers east of Calayan, […]

In a stunning display at the 2025 FIVB Men’s World Volleyball Championship, the Philippines, known in the arena as “Alas Pilipinas,” secured a landmark 3-1 victory over reigning African champions Egypt. The game, held at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, marks the first ever win for the Philippine men’s team at this level. Egypt, having opened their campaign by shocking Iran, came into the match heavily favored […]

Robert Redford, an icon of American cinema, has died at the age of 89, at his home in Sundance, Utah, surrounded by those he loved. His publicist, Cindi Berger, confirmed the news. No cause of death was disclosed. Redford was more than a handsome leading man—though his striking looks and charismatic presence helped launch him into the spotlight. He came to define a whole era of film, balancing commercial success […]