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World Cup: Brazil’s frailties laid bare in shaky opener vs Morocco

EAST RUTHERFORD, United States — Brazil’s defensive frailties, lack of creativity and problems at full-back were exposed in a 1-1 draw with Morocco in their World Cup opener, raising doubts over their chances of lifting a sixth title. Both Ancelotti and star forward Vinicius Junior, who scored the equaliser on Saturday, acknowledged the need for

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PNP cracks down on scam hubs linked to former Pogos

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police intensified its campaign against scam hubs that have allegedly resurfaced in smaller, guerrilla-style operations following the government’s crackdown on Philippine offshore gaming operators (Pogos). In a statement on Sunday, PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said they are currently verifying reports and intelligence indicating that illegal scam

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PNP urges policy review after hacking of Congress websites

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police on Sunday called for a government-wide review of cybersecurity measures after hackers defaced the websites of the Senate and House of Representatives within days of each other. “This incident serves as a reminder that cybersecurity must remain a top priority for all government agencies,” said PNP chief Gen.

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INQUIRER.net remains top PH news site

MANILA, Philippines — Inquirer.net remained the Philippines’ most visited news website from January to May 2026, recording 34.59 million visits and widening its lead over its closest rival, GMA Network, according to data from digital intelligence company Similarweb. Similarweb’s website traffic data from January to May 2026 showed GMA Network in second place with 29.77

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Floods, coastal uplift affect quake-hit areas

GENERAL SANTOS CITY, Philippines — Heavy rainfall on Saturday triggered flash floods in parts of Sarangani province and this city even as many residents try to cope with the aftermath of the powerful June 8 magnitude 7.8 earthquake, with the death toll rising to 61—seven in the Davao Region and 54 in Soccsksargen. Floods temporarily

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Tourism revives Pinatubo landscape

TARLAC CITY, Philippines — What was once buried under ash and lahar from the 1991 Mount Pinatubo eruption has been transformed into one of Central Luzon’s leading ecotourism destinations, now sustaining Indigenous communities and residents who spent decades rebuilding their lives after the disaster. Thirty-five years after the eruption displaced about 1.2 million people across

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