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PRO-7 weeklong operations net 446 arrests across Central Visayas

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A weeklong police operation across Central Visayas led to the arrest of 446 individuals and the confiscation of illegal drugs, firearms, and gambling proceeds, according to the Police Regional Office in Central Visayas (PRO-7). In a statement, PRO-7 said the arrests resulted from sustained law enforcement operations conducted from May 31

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New UP webpage showcases life, biodiversity in West Philippine Sea

Since the 1990s, scientists from the University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute have “diligently pursued research” in the Kalayaan Islands despite “considerable odds.” Now, their research findings, field photos and personal reflections from expeditions to the Kalayaan Island Group have been compiled on a single webpage. UP MSI said the webpage, “Pag-asa Island: A

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LIST: Canceled flights on June 10 due to Mindanao earthquake

MANILA, Philippines – Several flights to and from General Santos City are canceled on Wednesday as the General Santos International Airport remains closed to commercial operations following the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Mindanao, aviation authorities said. According to the latest advisory from the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (Caap), 20 flights operated by

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SC rules Koronadal can’t force bus firm to use city terminal

MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court has prohibited the city government of Koronadal from compelling a bus operator to use a public terminal as it violates the private firm’s rights to its property and does not ultimately solve the road congestion problem. In a 19-page en banc decision on Aug. 12 but released only on

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What is VP Sara doing as Mindanao reels from massive quake?

MANILA, Philippines — As Mindanao grapples with the aftermath of the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck on June 8, killing dozens and injuring hundreds, questions are being raised about Vice President Sara Duterte’s response to the disaster. The interest stems partly from Duterte’s long-standing support base in Mindanao, which has long been considered a political

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