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Baligod: 14 more ex-staff of Zaldy Co ready to testify in Senate probe

MANILA, Philippines — Another 14 “former employees” of ex-Congressman Zaldy Co are prepared to face the Senate probe, Atty. Levito Baligod confirmed on Monday. They will join the initial 18 self-confessed bagmen who allegedly delivered luggage full of cash to government officials involved in the flood control scandal. Baligod said he will submit the names

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World Cup by the numbers: 104 matches, 48 teams and 3 countries

This year’s edition of the World Cup will be the biggest ever with an expanded field of 48 teams, three host countries and 16 stadiums staging the record 104 matches over the 39-day tournament. The tournament being held in the United States, Canada and Mexico is the first since FIFA expanded the field from 32

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Cebu City speeds up canal dredging, clearing ops as rainy season begins

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City has intensified canal declogging and dredging operations in flood-prone areas as the rainy season begins and localized thunderstorms continue to affect parts of the city. Mayor Nestor Archival said the local government has focused its operations in Cebu City areas frequently hit by flooding due to clogged drainage, including

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18 ‘ex-marines’ visit Robin Padilla at Senate, skip blue ribbon hearing

MANILA, Philippines — The 18 alleged bagmen, claiming to be “ex-Marines,” along with their legal counsel Levito Baligod, arrived at the Senate on Monday to visit Sen. Robin Padilla, skipping the Senate blue ribbon committee hearing on the flood control controversy. The senator called them his “guests.” He said he was informed of their arrival and

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Cebu condos still viable investments, but location now critical

CEBU CITY, Philippines  — Buying a condominium unit in Cebu can still be a worthwhile investment, but investors can no longer expect the easy gains that characterized the market in previous years. Cebu’s condominium sector remains attractive, particularly in established business districts, but market conditions have shifted as supply continues to expand and buyers become

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Mindanao earthquake: GenSan malls suspend operations

MANILA, Philippines – Major malls in General Santos temporarily suspended operations on Monday following a massive earthquake that struck off Mindanao, as operators conducted safety inspections of their facilities. In separate advisories, Robinsons Land and SM City General Santos said they were assessing the condition of their properties to ensure the safety of customers, employees

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