PH eyes duty-free banana exports to Japan
A trade deal securing zero tariffs on bananas would boost the country's agricultural exports to Japan.
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DOH: Increased influenza-like illness cases recorded in first two weeks of August
Health officials reported increased respiratory illness cases, prompting public precautions.
Public safety
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Indonesian volcanic island erupts; hundreds of flights canceled
Indonesian volcano disrupts regional flights, stranding many Filipinos
Breaking
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PADS bags 8 golds, sets 3 world records at Taiwan championships
Philippine adaptive sports team wins 8 golds and breaks 3 world records in dragonboat racing.
Sports
Cebu Daily News
Dizon relieves 2 DPWH engineers after fatal Pampanga manhole accident
Two DPWH engineers fired after negligence led to man's death in open drainage canal.
Public safety
Cebu Daily News
Contraceptives, including condom use, taught starting Grade 8 --DepEd
A curriculum change affects how and when students learn about contraceptive use in school.
Government
GMA News Online
Peso breaches 62.7 per dollar as Fed hike bets lift greenback
Record peso low makes imports more expensive for Filipinos and hurts purchasing power.
Economy
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Visayas grid remains vulnerable to brownouts
Visayas faces Monday power red alert increasing risk of blackouts for millions.
Public safety
Latest Business Stories Archives
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Enhanced southwest monsoon to drench Luzon, Visayas until Wednesday
Enhanced monsoon brings heavy rains through Wednesday, threatening floods in Luzon and Visayas.
Public safety
BusinessWorld Online
Capitol hospitals log zero haze-related cases over weekend
Zero haze-related hospital cases show poor air quality isn't yet causing health emergencies.
Public safety
Cebu Daily News
Silverio fastest Filipino finisher in triathlon para championships in Subic
Silverio's para triathlon victory showcases Filipino competitive strength in disability sports.
Sports
Cebu Daily News
LIVE UPDATES: Sara Duterte Impeachment Trial (September 7, 2026)
Vice president's arrest and ongoing impeachment trial represent major political crisis affecting government leadership.
Government
GMA News Online
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BSP proposes tighter payment rules
Central bank tightens controls on payment transactions to better combat fraud and illicit financial flows.
Economy
Latest Business Stories Archives
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NG debt payments surge in July
Rising government debt payments limit funds available for schools, hospitals, and infrastructure.
Economy
BusinessWorld Online
DA pushes national land use law to protect farmlands
Protecting agricultural lands from development pressure ensures stable food supply for the future.
Government
BusinessWorld Online
Navy seizes over P99M contraband in 3 maritime operations
Over P99 million in contraband seized across maritime operations strengthens law enforcement against smuggling.
Breaking
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LGUs to decide on commercial fishing in municipal waters — DA
New rules could affect who can fish in local waters and how coastal communities make their living.
Government
BusinessWorld Online
August inflation eases to five-month low
Easing inflation means your peso buys more, helping reduce pressure on grocery and utility bills.
Economy
BusinessWorld Online
NBI To File Raps Over P55 Million SEA Games Cauldron
Corruption probe reveals P55M discrepancy in SEA Games cauldron cost, raising accountability concerns.
Government
OneNews
El Niño impact on rice harvest seen lessening
Agriculture ministry narrows El Niño rice production losses, easing concerns about food price inflation.
Economy
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Cebu City suspends face-to-face classes on Sept. 7 amid ‘unhealthy’ air
Cebu City suspends classes due to hazardous air quality, disrupting education for students as haze continues.
Public safety
Cebu Daily News
Bata nagapos ang liog sa pisi sa anay, patay
A 13-year-old child found dead in Danao City raises urgent child safety concerns in the community.
Breaking
sunstar
National artist Resil Mojares mipanaw na
National Artist Resil Mojares, respected historian and writer, dies at 83, marking a major cultural loss.
Breaking
sunstar
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DOH: Misaka ang mga kaso sa leptospirosis
Leptospirosis cases surge to 824 across regions following recent flooding, creating a spreading public health threat.
Public safety
sunstar
3 ka Chinese gisentensiyahan og life sentence sa pagbaligya og P3.4-M shabu sa Batangas
Philippine court sentences three Chinese nationals to life for trafficking P3.4 million in methamphetamine.
Government
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