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Mindanao Earthquake: Thousands Displaced, Schools Damaged, Aid Mobilized
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Mindanao Earthquake: Thousands Displaced, Schools Damaged, Aid Mobilized

A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck Mindanao, affecting over 8,600 schools and displacing nearly 18,000 people into evacuation centers. Local governments and organizations are mobilizing financial aid, rescue teams, and personnel for the response efforts.

Soldiers recover decomposing body of NPA leader after Samar clash
Worldinquirer2mo ago

Soldiers recover decomposing body of NPA leader after Samar clash

TACLOBAN CITY — Government troops discovered the decomposing body of a suspected New People’s Army (NPA) leader following an armed encounter in Hinabangan, Samar, last Friday, March 14. Soldiers from the 63rd Infantry Battalion found the remains between Barangays Cabalagnan and Tabay while pursuing two fleeing members of the Sub-Regional Committee (SRC) Sesame, according to

Floods, landslides displace over 500 families in Caraga
Environmentinquirer3mo ago

Floods, landslides displace over 500 families in Caraga

BUTUAN CITY – The trough of a tropical storm has affected 37,840 families, or 129,084 individuals, across 108 barangays in the Caraga Region since Monday, the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRMMC-13) reported Thursday. Based on the RDRRMC-13 report as of Wednesday afternoon, the weather disturbance brought moderate to heavy rains, triggering floods and

Philippine Inflation Eases to 6.8% in May 2026
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Philippine Inflation Eases to 6.8% in May 2026

The Philippines saw its inflation rate ease to 6.8% in May 2026, attributed to a slower rise in fuel, transport, and food costs. This marks a decrease from previous figures, offering some relief amid economic concerns.

Comelec eyes Sunday proclamation of Antipolo special polls winner
Politicsinquirer3mo ago

Comelec eyes Sunday proclamation of Antipolo special polls winner

Screengrab from Comelec / Facebook MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is eyeing to proclaim the winner of the special election for the second Congressional district of Antipolo City as early as Sunday morning. Comelec Chairman George Erwin Garcia said election officials aim to finish canvassing once election returns from remote barangays arrive

Drier summer for CDO as 3-month water plant rehab starts
Environmentinquirer2mo ago

Drier summer for CDO as 3-month water plant rehab starts

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Thousands of residents in several barangays here face a drier-than-usual summer as Cagayan de Oro Bulk Water, Inc. (COBI) begins a three-month rehabilitation of its Taguanao water treatment plant on March 17. The City Mayor’s Office said it is coordinating with barangay officials to set up strategic water drop-off points