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LTFRB to school service drivers: No overloading, students use seatbelts

MANILA, Philippines – The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) reminded school transport drivers to avoid overcrowding their vehicles and ensure that students wear their seatbelts as classes are set to open on June 8. “We want to get close to make sure that our students are not being made into ‘sardines,’ because sometimes

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Bangkok rider snatches tourist bag to fund online gambling

A food delivery rider was arrested in Bangkok yesterday, June 3, over the alleged bag snatching of a Qatari tourist in Thong Lor, with police identifying two other suspects in the case. Thong Lor police arrested 26 year old Anusorn after a Qatari tourist filed a complaint on June 2, reporting that two men on …

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Thai woman found dead after missing during trekking trip

A missing woman, who disappeared during a trekking trip in the forest on the border between Phatthalung and Trang provinces, was found dead near a waterfall today, June 4, bringing a four-day search operation to an end. The 53 year old Thai woman, Wanthanee, also known as Ae, went missing on June 1 after separating …

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Search continues for Thai woman missing during trekking trip

Search efforts entered a fourth day today, June 4, as more than 100 people continued looking for a missing Thai woman who disappeared while trekking in a forest area on the border of Trang and Phatthalung provinces. The search operation involves local woodsmen, residents, wildlife sanctuary officials, park rangers and administrative officers attempting to locate …

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SHAABAA 29: Batch 2003 Cebu Landmasters still clean; ARQ routs 1996

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Batch 2003 Cebu Landmasters Inc. secured its sixth straight victory on Wednesday in Division A of the SHAABAA Season 29, at the Magis Eagles Arena in Mandaue City. The league leaders made quick work of the undermanned Batch 2000 Core Pacific, cruising to a 72-37 win in the ongoing elimination round.

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Cayetano to Senate staff: ‘Choose with conscience’ who to follow’

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano on Thursday warned Senate staff who will block resource persons during his bloc’s scheduled hearings will face punishment, asking them to choose “with conscience” who they want to follow: him or the acting Senate president. Cayetano said this during Thursday’s Senate blue ribbon committee hearing, particularly during the

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SHAABAA: Batch 2003 Cebu Landmasters stays unbeaten; ARQ routs 1996

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Batch 2003 Cebu Landmasters Inc. continued its dominant run in Division A of the Sacred Heart Ateneo Alumni Basketball Athletic Association (SHAABAA) Season 29, securing its sixth straight victory on Wednesday, June 3, at the Magis Eagles Arena in Mandaue City. The league leaders made quick work of the undermanned Batch

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‘Love makes a family’: RACCO-7 urgently seeks more foster parents

CEBU CITY, Philippines — More than 1,000 children remain under the care of child-caring facilities and government institutions in Central Visayas, prompting the Regional Alternative Child Care Office (RACCO)-7 to intensify its call for more families to become licensed foster parents. The appeal comes as the region joins the nationwide observance of Adoption and Alternative

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PNP: Warrant for second count of graft served to Estrada, Bonoan

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) served another arrest warrant for a second graft charge against Sen. Jinggoy Estrada, former Public Works and Highways Secretary Manuel Bonoan, and their three co-accused, the agency confirmed on Thursday. In a statement, the PNP said the new warrant was issued by the Sandiganbayan Fifth Division on

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Marcoleta apologizes to media for ‘paid hacks’ remark: I didn’t mean it

MANILA, Philippines – Sen. Rodante Marcoleta on Thursday apologized to members of the media after referring to them as “paid hacks.” “I apologize for the way I spoke. I did not mean it,” Marcoleta said in Filipino in a press briefing. READ: Senate media slams Marcoleta’s ‘dangerous’ attack on press But he also defended his

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