CEBU CITY, Philippines — Two weeks since the deadly 6.9 magnitude earthquake shook north Cebu, the number of aftershocks had already breached the 12,000 mark, with experts saying that more sinkholes may appear. The Mines and Geosciences Bureau in Central Visayas (MGB-7) continues to conduct ground assessment in the areas affected by September 30’s earthquake. READ: 64 sinkholes found after 6.9 quake in north Cebu 70 sinkholes verified But as of Tuesday, October 14, they already recorded and verified at least 70 sinkholes, ground depressions that often form right after strong earthquakes. These number might also increase, said Josephine Aleta, […]... Keep on reading: North Cebu: More sinkholes expected as aftershocks persist

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Check out the Lotto draw results of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) for Tuesday, October 14, 2025. READ: Lotto Draw Results, October 13, 2025 Grand Lotto: Lone bettor bags P223M jackpot on Oct. 6 draw Megalotto: Lone bettor wins P13M jackpot PCSO Lotto games The PCSO holds five 6-pick number games, the Lotto 6/42, MegaLotto 6/45, SuperLotto 6/49 GrandLotto 6/55 and UltraLotto 6/58 at ₱20.00 per combination. All of these number games can be played using the system play (systems 7 to 12), 5 Roll, and Lucky Pick. The Lotto 6/42 is drawn on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays and […]... Keep on reading: Lotto draw results, October 14

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MANILA, Philippines – The state-run weather agency said on Wednesday that the low pressure area (LPA) has now a big chance to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility and develop into a tropical depression within 24 hours. Once inside, it would have its domestic name ‘Ramil,’ the 18th cyclone to be hitting the country in 2025, said weather specialist Chenel Dominguez of the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). It may pass close to Northern Luzon, and bring heavy rains in the area especially over the weekend, the Pagasa forecaster said. In the meantime, the national weather bureau said in its 5a.m. advisory that the easterly winds, which carry humid and warm weather, have been affecting Metro Manila, CALABARZON (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal and Quezon), Bicol Region, Eastern Visayas, Isabela, Aurora, Nueva Ecija, Bulacan, Marinduque, Oriental Mindoro, Romblon, Capiz, Aklan, Cebu, and Bohol. The other weather system – northeasterly wind flow – would prevail over Batanes, Cagayan, Apayao, and Ilocos Norte where partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains would be likely. The rest of Luzon and the rest of Visayas would be experiencing partly cloudy to overcast skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms also due to the easterlies, the state weather agency said. Over Mindanao, Pagasa said cloudy skies with isolated downpours or thunderstorms would prevail within a 24-hour period caused by the localized thunderstorms.

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MANILA, Philippines – The state-run weather agency said on Wednesday that the low pressure area (LPA) has now a big chance to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility and develop into a tropical depression within 24 hours. Once inside, it would have its domestic name ‘Ramil,’ the 18th cyclone to be hitting the country in 2025, said weather specialist Chenel Dominguez of the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). It may pass close to Northern Luzon, and bring heavy rains in the area especially over the weekend, the Pagasa forecaster said. In the meantime, the national weather bureau said in its 5a.m. advisory that the easterly winds, which carry humid and warm weather, have been affecting Metro Manila, CALABARZON (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal and Quezon), Bicol Region, Eastern Visayas, Isabela, Aurora, Nueva Ecija, Bulacan, Marinduque, Oriental Mindoro, Romblon, Capiz, Aklan, Cebu, and Bohol. The other weather system – northeasterly wind flow – would prevail over Batanes, Cagayan, Apayao, and Ilocos Norte where partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains would be likely. The rest of Luzon and the rest of Visayas would be experiencing partly cloudy to overcast skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms also due to the easterlies, the state weather agency said. Over Mindanao, Pagasa said cloudy skies with isolated downpours or thunderstorms would prevail within a 24-hour period caused by the localized thunderstorms.

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This is the Gospel for today, October 15, which is the Wednesday of the Twenty-eighth week in Ordinary Time. READ MORE: Daily Gospel, October 14 Daily Gospel, October 13 Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ, according to Saint Luke 11, 42-46. The Lord said: “Woe to you Pharisees! You pay tithes of mint and of rue and of every garden herb, but you pay no attention to judgment and to love for God. These you should have done, without overlooking the others. Woe to you Pharisees! You love the seat of honor in synagogues and greetings in marketplaces. Woe to you! You […]... Keep on reading: Daily Gospel, October 15

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MANILA, Philippines — Journalists can again access a government official’s statement of assets, liabilities and net worth (SALN), minus sensitive personal information, but will need to submit a copy of their report within five days of publication to the Office of the Ombudsman. Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla spelled this out in a memorandum he issued […]... Keep on reading: Ombudsman lifts tough barriers to SALN access

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JERUSALEM — Hamas tightened its grip on Gaza’s ruined cities Tuesday, launching a crackdown and executing alleged collaborators, even as US President Donald Trump vowed to disarm the group. The Israeli military said the remains of four more hostages held in Gaza were transferred to the Red Cross, a day after Hamas handed over the bodies of four other captives and released the last 20 surviving hostages. Hamas published a video on its official channel showing the street execution of eight blindfolded and kneeling suspects, branding them “collaborators and outlaws.” The footage, apparently from Monday evening, emerged as armed clashes […]... Keep on reading: Hamas launches Gaza crackdown as Trump vows to disarm group

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MANILA, Philippines — Amid the ongoing investigations into anomalous infrastructure projects, fighting graft and corruption has emerged as the second most urgent national concern among Filipinos in the latest Pulse Asia survey released on Monday. Conducted on Sept. 27 to Sept. 30, a week after the Sep. 21 Trillion-Peso March, the survey showed that out […]... Keep on reading: For Filipinos, inflation is top concern; corruption next — Pulse

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MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Navy has spotted barriers near Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal while looking into reports about underwater structures in the area, its West Philippine Sea spokesperson Rear Adm. Roy Vincent Trinidad said on Tuesday. At a press briefing in Camp Aguinaldo, Trinidad said that members of the Northern Luzon Naval Command “noticed the […]... Keep on reading: Underwater structures, barriers seen in Panatag Shoal — PH Navy

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The Marcos administration's approval rating for its efforts to fight corruption drops to 17% in September, down from 28% in June, according to Pulse Asia

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MANILA, Philippines — Pasig Mayor Vico Sotto has issued a stern warning to barangay officials in the city engaged in corrupt practices. “Enough is enough!” Sotto said in his seventh State of the City Address on Monday. The mayor slammed in particular village leaders who he said were bragging that they had a financier or […]... Keep on reading: Vico Sotto warns village officials who count on protector in COA

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While the nation was gripped by protests against massive corruption surrounding flood control projects and the successive strong earthquakes that hit northern Cebu and Davao Oriental, the House of Representatives approved on Monday the proposed P6.7-trillion spending plan for 2026 that, unfortunately, leaves much to be desired. The Marcos administration followed through on its commitment […]... Keep on reading: Still laden with pork

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MANILA, Philippines — Facing the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) on Tuesday, former Speaker Martin Romualdez denied allegations that he received kickbacks in exchange for infrastructure projects. This was disclosed by ICI Executive Director Brian Hosaka following the conclusion of Romualdez’s first appearance in the ICI’s closed-door hearings. According to Hosaka, ICI commissioners asked Romualdez […]... Keep on reading: Romualdez denies kickback allegations in ICI hearing

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MANILA, Philippines — The contract for a new building of the Commission on Audit’s (COA) headquarters had been awarded to a contractor with ties to the wife of one of its own commissioners already linked to anomalous public works projects, according to a watchdog group. Records reviewed by the Right to Know, Right Now (R2KRN) […]... Keep on reading: Watchdog: COA exec’s wife linked  to contractor of agency’s new HQ

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Analyn Salvador-Amores, professor of anthropology at the University of the Philippines Baguio, may not fit the image of the swashbuckling anthropologist Indiana Jones, but her work is real, not reel. For many years now, Amores, “Ikin” to friends, has been on the hunt in German and American museums for artifacts from the Cordilleras. It is […]... Keep on reading: Philippine history stored abroad

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NEW YORK — The U.S. government has seized more than $14 billion in bitcoin and charged the founder of a Cambodian conglomerate in a massive cryptocurrency scam, accusing him and unnamed co-conspirators of exploiting forced labor to dupe would-be investors and using proceeds to purchase yachts, jets and a Picasso painting. In an indictment unsealed Tuesday, Brooklyn federal prosecutors charged Prince Holding Group chairman Chen Zhi with wire fraud conspiracy and money laundering conspiracy. At the same time, U.S. and British authorities imposed sanctions on Chen’s company, which is involved in real estate development and financial services, and the Treasury […]... Keep on reading: US charges Cambodian executive in massive crypto scam

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