17 killed, over 514,700 affected by Inday, habagat — NDRRMC

Dianne Sampang 07/11/2026

MANILA, Philippines — The death toll from Typhoon Inday (international name: Bavi) and the southwest monsoon (habagat) has risen to at least 17, while nearly 514,700 people have been affected, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction…

Party-list solon seeks probe into Ateneo athletes’ deaths

Glendale G. Rosal 06/09/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Pinoy Workers Party-list Representative Karl Fernandez Legazpi will file a House resolution before the House Committee on Youth and Sports Development seeking an inquiry into the tragic deaths of two Ateneo de Manila…

Alcoy killing: Barangay captain says suspect long linked to drugs, theft complaints

Lyle Andales 05/29/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The 42-year-old tricycle driver accused of killing 19-year-old Jeani Pyrll Belardo had long been linked to illegal drugs, theft complaints, and other incidents that repeatedly brought him to the attention of barangay authorities…

PWD teen dies in house fire in Samboan

Futch Anthony Inso 05/27/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A 15-year-old person with disability (PWD) died after being trapped inside his burning house in Sitio Calin-ay, Barangay Poblacion, Samboan town, on Tuesday afternoon, May 26, 2026. The victim was identified only as…

Farewell to a Legend: Remembering Chuck Norris

Associated Press 03/21/2026

The recent passing of Chuck Norris has triggered an outpouring of memorials from fellow Hollywood tough guys and fans. The martial arts grandmaster and action star of “Walker, Texas Ranger” died Thursday, in what his family described as…

South Korean leaders, their dark fates: Jail, disgrace and death

Agence France Presse 02/19/2026

SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea’s ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol faces prison or even the death penalty when he appears in court Thursday on insurrection charges stemming from his 2024 bid to impose martial law. The 65-year-old…

A love that outlived a lifetime

Minerva B. Gerodias 02/14/2026

Some love stories bloom quickly, burn brightly, and fade just as fast. Others take the long route through waiting, heartbreak, separation, and sacrifice before finally revealing their quiet power. My parents’ love story belongs to the latter.…

Chainsaw operator killed by falling tree branch in Oslob

Futch Anthony Inso 01/27/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A chainsaw operator died after a tree branch fell and pierced his head in Purok Can-umay, Barangay Tumalog, Oslob town, on Monday afternoon, January 26, 2026. The victim was identified as John Baoy…

Cebu Provincial Hospital in Carcar probed over death of 15-year-old boy

Morexette Marie B. Erram 01/27/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Health officials at Cebu province will be conducting an investigation into another alleged case of medical negligence involving one of the provincial hospitals here. The Cebu Provincial Hospital incident Carcar City is facing…

Cabral used antidepressants, no foul play in her death – authorities

John Eric Mendoza 12/24/2025

TRIGGER WARNING: Mentions of suicide MANILA, Philippines — Police said former Public Works Undersecretary Maria Catalina “Cathy” Cabral tested positive for antidepressants as authorities continue to dig deeper on what transpired before her death which they deemed…

Remulla: Foul play ruled out in Cabral’s death

John Eric Mendoza 12/23/2025

MANILA, Philippines — Authorities on Tuesday revealed new details on what they said was the suicide of Public Works undersecretary Maria Catalina “Cathy” Cabral.  Jonvic Remulla, secretary of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), said…

PNP starts probe of Cabral’s driver on ex-DPWH usec’s death

John Eric Mendoza 12/21/2025

MANILA, Philippines — The driver of the late Public Works Undersecretary Maria Catalina “Cathy” Cabral is now subject to interrogation, Philippine National Police (PNP) acting chief Melencio Nartatez said on Sunday. Nartatez said the probe of driver…

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