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Ex-cop, 2 others nabbed in Iloilo City drug bust; P1.36M shabu seized

ILOILO CITY – A 60-year-old former police officer and two other suspects were arrested, and over P1.3 million worth of suspected “shabu” (crystal meth) was seized in a buy-bust operation in Mandurriao District on Tuesday afternoon. Personnel of Iloilo City Police Station 10 (ICPS10), under the leadership of Officer-in-Charge Police Captain Lester Oliveros, conducted the

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‘Flood control probe may continue if new witnesses, evidence emerge’

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate’s probe into alleged irregularities in government flood control projects may continue if new evidence and witnesses surface, but stressed that affidavits must first be submitted in advance, Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian said on Friday. Gatchalian pointed out that since the former blue ribbon committee chairperson Sen. Panfilo Lacson has only

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Filipinos consuming less news, not switching platforms — analyst

MANILA, Philippines — The latest Digital News Report on the Philippines suggests that many Filipinos are consuming less news overall, a data scientist said. Released by the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism this week, the report provided a look at the “profound transformation” of news consumption over the past six years. Between 2020

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June 24 declared a holiday in Lian, Batangas for Sambuhos Festival

LUCENA CITY – Malacañang has declared June 24 a special non-working day in the town of Lian, Batangas, in observance of the “Sambuhos Festival.” Executive Secretary Ralph Recto, through Proclamation No. 1321 issued on June 16, said the declaration was intended to give residents “full opportunity to participate in the occasion and enjoy the celebration.”

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Over 1,400 transport workers in Eastern Visayas get aid

TACLOBAN CITY – As rising fuel prices continue to squeeze the earnings of public transport workers, over 1,400 drivers, conductors, mechanics, and other transport personnel across Eastern Visayas will receive temporary employment and wage assistance under the TUPAD (Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers) Tuloy Pasada 2026 program. The initiative, jointly launched by the Department

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Karylle Expresses “Gigil” To Senate Drama, Says She’s Ready To Talk To Her Tito Robin Padilla

Karylle shared her thoughts on Senate drama Actress-singer Karylle, fondly called K in showbiz, expressed “gigil” at the Senate drama and said she is ready to talk to her uncle, Senator Robin Padilla. K is known for her sweet and demure personality. She is loved for her talent in acting and singing, and her lovable ... Read more

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5 things to do in Bangkok this weekend (June 19 to 21)

Bangkok has a good one this weekend. The city is in a creative mood, the parks are busy, and there is enough going on between Lumpini and Khlong Toei to fill all three days without doubling back. If last weekend’s line-up left you wanting more, this one picks up where it left off. On this …

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16 year old boy kills girlfriend and leaves body in rubbish bin in Rayong

Rayong police arrested a 16 year old boy for a murder of his girlfriend after the garbage collector discovered her body inside a rubbish bin yesterday, June 18. Officers from Klaeng Police Station launched an investigation after garbage collectors reported finding human remains in a bin in Krasaebon subdistrict, Klaeng district. The garbage collector told …

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No personal congratulatory gesture yet from Cayetano, says Gatchalian

MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian on Friday said his predecessor, Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano has yet to personally congratulate him following the recent leadership change in the chamber, stressing that his doors remain open for all. According to Gatchalian, many of his colleagues, even from the minority, had already reached out to him

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PNP orders dismissal proceedings vs cop in alleged applicant extortion

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. ordered dismissal proceedings against a police official from the Police Regional Office – Bicol Region (PRO 5) tagged in an alleged extortion of a police force applicant. “I am deeply infuriated that a high-ranking officer and medical professional would blatantly compromise the

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