Twenty Costumes, One Ritual: The Festival Attire of Miss Hadang 2026
The 20 candidates of Miss Hadang Festival Queen 2026 told the story of Calbayog in fabric, feathers, and beadwork at the pre-pageant night.
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SAMELCO I Says ₱26/kWh September Power Rate Is Not Yet Final
The projected ₱26 per kilowatt-hour electricity rate for SAMELCO I consumers this September is not yet final. The cooperative says the actual rate could potentially fall below ₱15/kWh following the ERC's implementation of a regional secondary price cap on the wholesale electricity spot market.
San Policarpo NHS Bet Crowned Miss Hadang Festival Queen 2026
The San Policarpo NHS bet bested 19 candidates on coronation night, taking the crown along with Best in Evening Gown. Here are the complete results of Miss Hadang Festival Queen 2026.
CITY COUNCILOR CALLS AGAINST SELECTIVE LAW ENFORCEMENT
“What deeply concerns me is not the enforcement of the law, but the selective manner in which it was applied,” City Councilor Rosendo Morales said in his privilege speech delivered as allowed in the regular session of the Sangguniang Panglunsod on January 21, 2026.
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