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Western Visayas Sees Significant Inflation Rise in September 2026
In September 2026, Western Visayas recorded a significant increase in its inflation rate, registering at 9.2%. This figure places the region as having…
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Police Pursuit Ends with Shooting of Mayor’s Cousin in Iloilo City
In Iloilo City, a police shooting incident involving a 29-year-old optometrist, who is also a cousin of Mayor Raisa Treñas, has led to…
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Investigation Launched After Mayor’s Relative Injured in Police Shooting in Iloilo City
Early Sunday morning, October 11, a dramatic incident unfolded in Iloilo City involving a police pursuit that left a 29-year-old man, related to…
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Chinese National Arrested for Human Trafficking in POGO Operations
>In a significant crackdown on human trafficking linked to illegal Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs), a Chinese national identified as Huang Mingmin was…
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MGB Proposes Reduction of Mining Exploration Permit Amid Tensions in Nueva Vizcaya
In a significant move to address ongoing tensions between mining interests and local communities, the Mines and Geosciences Bureau in Cagayan Valley (MGB-2)…
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Cebu Faces Very Unhealthy Air Quality Due to Local Pollution Sources
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ICC clears Duterte to attend crimes against humanity trial in person
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Mandaue City Faces Audit Concerns Over Unfulfilled Rubber Shoe Deliveries
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