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Sinulog: Faith, footwork, forward motion

Cebu City is dancing through adversity—and doing it in devotion. Even as search-and-rescue operations continue at the Binaliw landfill and questions swirl around garbage collection,...

DENR orders closure of Cebu landfill over environmental, safety risks

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has ordered the temporary closure of a sanitary landfill in Cebu following a trash slide that killed several people.

Foreign capital finds firm Philippine foothold

Foreign direct investments into the Philippines picked up pace in October 2025, posting net inflows of USD642 million and lifting year-to-date totals to USD6.2 billion, signaling sustained investor interest despite a mixed global backdrop.

DA greenlights raw sugar export amid falling local prices

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has approved a plan by the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) to export 100,000 metric tons of raw sugar to the United States, aiming to reduce excess local supply and support falling prices.

Fuel prices to rise Tuesday

Local fuel retailers will raise prices on Tuesday morning, with gasoline and kerosene going up by P0.30 per liter and diesel by P0.20 per liter.

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Meralco strengthens earthquake readiness via full-scale drills

When the ground shakes, readiness cannot remain on paper. For Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), preparedness means putting plans, people, technology, and partnerships through their paces—before a real emergency does.

Philippines export streak hits 35-year high momentum

The Philippines’ export boom is showing signs of staying power, with merchandise shipments climbing 27.8 percent in August to USD9.11 billion—the highest monthly level in 35 years, the Department of Trade and Industry said.

SMPC rightsizes workforce; seawater inflows curb Acacia mine operations

Semirara Mining and Power Corporation (SMPC) is adjusting its workforce as persistent and rising seawater ingress restricts activity at its Acacia mine, with flows now overwhelming existing pumping capacity.

Blu Girls’ Asian Games medal wait continues

The Philippine Blu Girls will have to wait a little longer for their first Asian Games softball medal after Chinese Taipei turned Saturday's bronze-medal match into a three-inning rout.
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