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CEBU, PHILIPPINES — A suspected smuggler of illicit cigarettes was arrested while a P500,000 worth of products believed to be for illegal distribution were seized during an entrapment operation in Barangay Kaongkod, Madridejos, Cebu, early Tuesday yesterday. The operation...

CEBU, PHILIPPINES — The Mandaue City Council is seeking a comprehensive accounting of all flood control and drainage projects in the city following the massive flooding that inundated low-lying communities during last week’s heavy rains. Councilor Carlo Fortuna has...

CEBU, PHILIPPINES — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) will bring in experts from key government agencies in the next hearing on the pending fare hike petitions to help determine an adjustment that would be fair to...

CEBU, PHILIPPINES — While the intention of removing system loss charges from consumers’ electricity bills remains, the Department of Energy (DOE) admits that it will require careful and gradual implementation to avoid power disruptions. In a virtual press briefing...

CEBU, PHILIPPINES — The Department of Education (DepEd) Mandaue City Division has tightened security in three public schools following reports of threats circulating on social media, prompting immediate coordination with the Mandaue City Police Office (MCPO) and its national...

CEBU, PHILIPPINES — The Social Security System (SSS) and the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) have recently formalized a partnership to strengthen compliance with tax and social security laws, enhance data sharing, and improve public service delivery. SSS President...

CEBU, PHILIPPINES — Councilor Joel Garganera on Monday renewed his call for stricter regulation of upland development, saying recurring floods continue to affect communities because watershed protection and land-use controls remain inadequate. In a privilege speech before the Cebu...