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Bukidnon power co-op helps restore electricity in quake-hit GenSan

MARAMAG, Bukidnon — Line workers from the First Bukidnon Electric Cooperative Inc. (FIBECO) have been deployed to earthquake-hit areas in General Santos City (GenSan) to help restore electricity following the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck off Maasim, Sarangani, on June 8. Jemilo Pelimer, FIBECO acting general manager, said the cooperative sent personnel as part of

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Rains possible on Independence Day due to habagat – Pagasa

MANILA, Philippines — Several areas over the west of Luzon may experience rains on Friday, Independence Day, as the southwest monsoon continues to bring cloud bands, state meteorologists said on Thursday. Weather updates from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) showed that there will be a high chance of rains and thunderstorms over

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Ellen Adarna On Breaking Her Father’s “Rule” About Marriage

Ellen Adarna ponders on her decision to get married at one point in her life. Famous actress Ellen Adarna reflected on her life after breaking her late father’s piece of advise about getting married. At one point, actress Ellen Adarna believed in the magic of marriage. She ended up marrying actor Derek Ramsay, but their ... Read more

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Foreigners caught on CCTV abandoning baby near Udon Thani canal

Police arrested a foreign couple for abandoning an infant near a drainage canal in Udon Thani. The baby girl later died despite rescue efforts. The incident came to light yesterday evening, June 10, when three children aged between 10 and 12 discovered the baby beneath a tree near a canal bank in the Don Udom …

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What are rip currents? Experts explain after fatal Ateneo drownings

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The term “rip current” has gained wider public attention following the Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU) confirmation that the natural ocean phenomenon is believed to have played a role in the drowning of two Blue Eagles players, Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili, in Dipaculao, Aurora on June 8. According to the

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Child labor vs child work: Knowing the legal line under RA 9231

CEBU CITY, Philippines — In the Philippines, Republic Act (RA) 9231 draws a legal line between permitted child work and prohibited child labor by regulating when, where, and how minors may work to protect their safety, education, and development. The distinction becomes evident in everyday situations where children are seen helping in family businesses, appearing

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Ateneo puts Baldwin, Quimpo on leave amid findings on drowning incident

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU) released a statement on Thursday, June 11, detailing the institution’s initial findings on the tragic drowning incident that claimed the lives of rookie guard Rene Baterbonia and Nigerian center Divine Adili on June 8. According to the statement, which was released through university president Fr. Roberto

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