'Walang pasok' powers amid site-specific conditions given to schools by Marcos EO
Schools can now declare class suspensions independently during hazardous weather without awaiting national directives.
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BREAKING: Fire hits residential area in Ward 3, Minglanilla
Residential fire forces evacuations in Minglanilla amid emergency response efforts
Breaking
Cebu Daily News
Debt yields climb further with inflation seen hitting new peak
Rising government debt yields as inflation accelerates will pressure fiscal spending and potentially increase borrowing costs.
Economy
BusinessWorld Online
Group says around 75% of public school teachers still lack laptops
Three-fourths of public school teachers still lack laptops despite the MacBook program, showing persistent education infrastructure gaps.
Public safety
BusinessWorld Online
Sherwin Gatchalian: Senate to cut P8.836B in unsupported infra projects
Senate removes budget projects with insufficient documentation as scrutiny of 2027 spending plans intensifies.
Government
GMA News Online
WATCH: Mayon spews 1.6-km ash plume in another eruption
Mayon eruption signals escalating volcanic threat to Bicol residents and evacuees
Breaking
philstar.com
NCR chief prosecutors endorse Zalameda for chief justice
Zalameda endorsed for Chief Justice as position opens with current Chief's Nov. 6 retirement
Government
philstar.com
80 Chinese vessels spotted in WPS in October -- AFP
Chinese military buildup in disputed waters tests Philippine sovereignty and regional security.
World
GMA News Online
St. Luke's Medical Center probing data security incident on mobile app
Data breach at major hospital puts patients' personal and medical records at risk.
Public safety
GMA News Online
DOLE OKs minimum wage hike in Western Visayas, SOCCSKSARGEN
Wage increases in two regions give workers relief amid inflation that hit 7.6% in recent months.
Economy
GMA News Online
19 rescued after motorbanca sinks off Punta Engaño, Lapu-Lapu City
Maritime accident rescue highlights boat safety risks off popular Cebu travel routes.
Breaking
Cebu Daily News
Ombudsman files charges vs 6 DPWH personnel over alleged P491.9-M right-of-way 'scam'
Ombudsman formally charges six DPWH officials for involvement in a P491.9-million road-construction fraud scheme.
Government
GMA News Online
Philippines factory activity contracts for 2nd straight month in October
Factory activity contraction for a second consecutive month signals potential economic slowdown.
Economy
BusinessWorld Online
Apple says DepEd ordered 170,000 MacBooks, 'biggest education deal' in company's history
DepEd's record 170,000-unit MacBook order signals major government investment in digital learning.
Government
philstar.com
Northeast monsoon to bring rain over three areas amid storm In-Fa, says PAGASA
Tropical Storm In-Fa and northeast monsoon bring severe rain risks and potential flooding to Luzon areas.
Public safety
BusinessWorld Online
DSWD Bicol sustains aid to 525 families displaced by Mayon unrest
Mayon volcano continues displacing residents; aid agencies assist over 1,700 affected people.
Public safety
PTV News
Dangerous heat index to hit 16 areas Tuesday — PAGASA
Dangerous heat index in 16 areas; residents should limit outdoor activity and stay hydrated.
Public safety
philstar.com
PH, Indonesia seek to deepen ties under 5-year action plan
A formal 5-year action plan strengthens trade and maritime security cooperation with ASEAN's second-largest economy.
World
GMA News Online
DepEd prioritizes violence-hit campuses in hiring counselor associates
More school counselors in violence-affected areas could reduce harm to students.
Public safety
philstar.com
DOH advises public against relying solely on water filters
Filipinos need backup water safety measures as El Niño threatens supplies across the country.
Public safety
philstar.com
LTFRB fines Move It P555.7 million over excess riders
Record P555-million fine signals strict enforcement of ride-hailing franchise rules against major platform operators.
Government
philstar.com
Philippines to host Quad leaders’ summit during ASEAN meet
Quad leaders' Manila summit signals Philippines' strategic importance amid U.S.-China competition and regional security shifts.
World
philstar.com
NTC orders stricter verification for people with multiple SIM cards
Stricter SIM verification blocks criminals and scammers from obtaining anonymous phone numbers.
Government
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