CDN Top Stories [July 13]: NBI readies Balamban 'ghost projects' cases

Happy Monday, mga Ka-Siloys! Here are the top stories and headlines for today, July 13, 2026

NBI: 2 Cebu ‘ghost’ flood control projects now up for case evaluation

NBI Director Melvin Matibag said the bureau had completed its investigation and turned over its findings and evidence to prosecutors for evaluation and possible filing of criminal charges.

Poorest in Cebu are still struggling even as inflation eases

Inflation in Cebu Province eased in June, offering some relief to households after months of steep price increases. But food costs continued to weigh heavily on consumers, especially for low-income families.

Habagat to continue bringing rain to Cebu

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said in its daily weather outlook that monsoon rains may occur over the Visayas and Palawan, including the Kalayaan Islands.

Ligutan brushes off ‘baseless’ red-tagging allegations

Lawyer Amando Virgil Ligutan has broken his silence on allegations linking him to the National Union of People’s Lawyers (NUPL), dismissing the claims as baseless and saying the accusations came “out of the blue.”

Diesel to rise by ₱4/liter, rollback for gasoline on July 14

Domestic fuel prices are projected to rise as much as ₱4 per liter next week due to supply constraints and the latest military actions between the U.S. and Iran.

In sports: Sumabong dominates Taiwanese foe in ‘Kumong Bol-Anon 25’ main event

Joseph “The Hunter” Sumabong introduced himself as a legitimate contender in the minimumweight division after unifying two regional titles in the main event of the “Kumong Bol-Anon 25” of the PMI Bohol Boxing Promotions on Saturday night, July 11, in Tagbilaran City, Bohol.

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