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Thailand’s dominant Covid strain not more severe, DDC says

Thailand’s Department of Disease Control confirmed today, June 3, that the Covid-19 NB.1.8.1 variant has remained the country’s dominant strain since mid-2025, but officials have found no evidence that it causes more severe illness than earlier variants. DDC director-general Dr Montien Kanasawat said the Ministry of Public Health continues to monitor Covid-19 and changes in …

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Thai caregiver criticised for dancing, drinking while caring for bedridden

A Thai freelance caregiver posted videos of herself drinking alcohol and dancing while caring for patients and elderly people, raising controversy on social media. The case drew public attention after the Facebook page หมอแล็บแพนด้า (Mor Lab Panda) shared screenshots from the videos yesterday, June 2. Channel 7 later reported on the incident and aired clips …

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Comelec: Barzaga may still run in special polls despite expulsion

MANILA, Philippines — Former Rep. Kiko Barzaga may still run in the special elections in the lone district of Dasmariñas, Cavite, even after he was expelled by the House of Representatives, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said on Wednesday.  This is what Comelec chairperson George Erwin Garcia answered when asked if Barzaga can file his

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Comelec needs P200 million to hold special polls in Dasmariñas, Cavite

MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will need around P200 million for the special elections in the lone district of Dasmariñas, Cavite following the expulsion of former Rep. Kiko Barzaga from the House of Representatives. Comelec chairperson George Erwin Garcia on Wednesday said this was discussed in the regular session of the Comelec

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AirAsia PH faces unpaid fees dispute, says flights unaffected

MANILA, Philippines — AirAsia Philippines on Wednesday said its flight operations remain unaffected despite reports that aviation authorities had ordered the budget carrier to vacate government-run airports over unpaid fees and obligations. In a statement, the airline assured passengers that services across its domestic and international network would proceed as scheduled. “AirAsia Philippines assures the

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Talisay shooting: Police investigate possible drug-related motive

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The killing of a 39-year-old man whose body was found along the shoreline of Barangay Tangke in Talisay City early Wednesday morning may be drug-related, police said. Police Lieutenant Colonel Homobuno Sayon, officer-in-charge of the Talisay City Police Station, said investigators are pursuing a possible drug angle after learning that the

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UC Webmasters add former UV HS standout Cambarijan to men’s team

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The University of Cebu (UC) Webmasters have strengthened their roster ahead of the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (CESAFI) Season 26 men’s basketball tournament with the addition of former high school scoring standout Roderick Cambarijan. The UC Webmasters, who have made four straight finals appearances in the CESAFI men’s division, secured

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Napolcom chief, relieved Rizal cop clash over senior citizen arrest

MANILA, Philippines — A relieved Rizal provincial police officer and National Police Commission (Napolcom) Commissioner Rafael Calinisan on Wednesday had a heated exchange over whether the former’s arrest of a senior citizen following a road crash in Taguig City was justified. Police Cpl. Simeon Suan arrested a 76-year-old man last Tuesday after both their vehicles

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Death toll in Angeles building collapse reaches 25 

ANGELES CITY, Pampanga — The death toll from the collapse of a nine-story building under construction in Barangay Balibago rose to 25 on Thursday after another individual was recovered from the rubble as retrieval operations continue despite heavy rain. The Unified Command said the latest victim was extricated at 3:45 p.m. from the debris field,

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