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At least 94 houses were destroyed, leaving 159 families homeless, one person dead and five others injured, while property damage exceeded P50 million in four separate fire incidents that hit Cebu City and Lapu-Lapu City during the observance of All Saints’ Day.

Two operators participating in the government's Libreng Sakay program in Cebu City have been ordered to explain why they should not face sanctions after their modern jeepney units allegedly refused to pick up passengers during rush hour in Mabolo, drawing renewed scrutiny of service compliance among vehicles receiving government subsidies.

Residents, business owners and other stakeholders are encouraged to scrutinize a proposed overhaul of Cebu City's tax and fee structure, which could bring higher charges for businesses, garbage collection, parking, tricycle registration, health permits and even burial permits.

The Cebu provincial government has created a Super El Niño Task Force to coordinate preparations for the possible intensification of the weather phenomenon, which could bring prolonged drought and threaten water supply, agriculture, public health, and livelihoods across the province.

The national government is proposing to spend P17.8 billion next year to provide nutritious meals to undernourished children in public schools and day care centers, House Minority Leader and 4Ps party-list Rep. Marcelino “Nonoy” Libanan said Monday.