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Cebu sector leaders decry hunger, food insecurity on World Food Day

By balita.fyi Newsdesk ยท Editor: Bart Sakwerda ยท ยท AI-written from the reports listed below

Leaders of marginalized sectors in Cebu gathered at the University of the Philippines Cebu on Friday, October 16, to denounce hunger, food insecurity and what they called government neglect of farmers, fishers and transport workers on World Food Day, SunStar reported. Victor Lapaz of Pamana-Sugbo raised concern over small fishers displaced by reclamation. The groups urged the National Government to prioritize local food production and protect farmland.

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Alleged drug den raided in Sambag 1, Cebu City; 3 arrested

Three people were arrested when the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) 7 and the Abellana Police Station raided an alleged drug den in Sitio Kabulihan, Barangay Sambag 1, Cebu City, on Wednesday, October 14, SunStar reported. Among them was a 29-year-old man alleged to run the den. Agents seized seven packs of suspected shabu weighing 10 grams and worth P68,000 after a three-week case buildup based on residents' tips.

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Cebu Province proposes P14.6-billion budget for 2027, up 22.7%

The Cebu Provincial Government endorsed its proposed P14.6-billion budget for 2027 to the legislative department on Thursday, October 15, a 22.7% increase from its P11.9-billion budget for 2026, SunStar reported. Health services get P5.865 billion, or 40.2% of the total, while agriculture and food security get P354.824 million, a 142% increase. The Provincial Board will still deliberate on the proposal.

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Metro Cebu air quality 'very unhealthy' as weak winds trap pollution

Metro Cebu's Air Quality Index rose to 165, in the 'very unhealthy' range, at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, October 13, SunStar reported, citing the Environmental Management Bureau 7. The agency blamed vehicle and industrial emissions, with cool nights and very low wind speeds keeping fine particles trapped. Cebu Daily News reported the poor air may persist while calm, cool weather continues. EMB 7 advised people with heart or lung conditions to stay indoors.

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Cebu Energy Alliance launched to press for action on Cebu power crisis

The Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) launched the Cebu Energy Alliance at the Cebu Energy Summit held at the Cebu Provincial Capitol on October 12, The Freeman and Rappler reported. Energy Secretary Sharon Garin and Governor Pamela Baricuatro signed a commitment to address the province's power problems. CCCI's Bernard Sia said repeated outages have cut business productivity, and the chamber will draft a position paper.

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