COTABATO CITY — A suspected member of the terrorist Dawlah Islamiyah (DI)-Hassan Group was killed while two others were arrested as troops overran their temporary camp in Barangay Tuayan Mother, Datu Hoffer Ampatuan in Maguindanao del Sur on Saturday morning, May 30, the military said Sunday. Lt. Col. Ronald Suscano, spokesperson of the 6th Infantry
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Pattaya app driver locks car doors before sexually assaulting passenger
A ride-hailing app driver in Pattaya has been reported to police after a female passenger accused him of sexual assault and later entering her hotel room in South Pattaya yesterday, May 30. The case was shared on Facebook, along with a video clip. The woman, identified only as 27 year old May, is from Phichit province. …
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Business confidence drops sharply as inflation, oil prices squeeze firms
MANILA, Philippines – Business confidence in the Philippines weakened further in April as companies continued to feel the impact of the Middle East conflict, with elevated oil prices pushing up operating costs and weighing on consumer demand. Data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) showed the overall business confidence index (CI) dropped deeper into
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No signs of Chinese drills in Bajo de Masinloc – AFP
MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Sunday said that while Chinese ships have been sighted in the vicinity of Bajo de Masinloc in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), there are no indications or signs that they are conducting tactical exercises, as they earlier claimed. “The AFP has monitored the reported
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Trump claims Iran agrees to ‘no nuclear weapons’ amid peace deal
WASHINGTON, United States — US President Donald Trump claimed he had secured guarantees from Iran that it would not build nuclear weapons, as reports emerged he had sent a tougher peace proposal back to Tehran. Any tweaks to the proposal risk delaying a deal to end the Middle East war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz
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Raising a child alone? Here’s how to apply for a Solo Parent ID
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Solo parents who shoulder childcare, household expenses, and daily responsibilities on their own may apply for a Solo Parent ID to qualify for government assistance and legal benefits. Issued under Republic Act No. 11861, or the Expanded Solo Parents Welfare Act, the identification card serves as official recognition for qualified solo
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Typhoon Domeng slightly intensifies; to exit PAR on June 1
MANILA, Philippines — Typhoon Domeng (international name: Jangmi) slightly intensified on Sunday afternoon as it moved north-northwest over the Philippine Sea east of Batanes, the state weather bureau said. According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) 5 p.m. typhoon bulletin, Domeng was last located 650 kilometers east-northeast of Basco, Batanes. READ:
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Cebu Football Club caps PFL season with 1-0 victory over Kaya FC
Cebu Football Club overcame the odds and ended its Philippines Football League (PFL) campaign on a high note after pulling off a hard-fought 1-0 victory over favored Kaya FC-Iloilo at the Rizal Memorial Stadium.
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PCAP finals: Toledo’s valiant stand against Pasig falls short
The Toledo Xignex Trojans put up a gallant fight against the heavily favored Pasig City King Pirates before surrendering the Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) All-Filipino Conference crown in a thrilling grand finals showdown on Saturday night, May 30.
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Erwin Tulfo files bill waiving board, bar exam fees for indigents
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Erwin Tulfo has filed a bill seeking to waive board and bar exam fees for indigent Filipinos. In filing Senate Bill No. 2035, or the “Free Professional Examinations Act,” Tulfo said the measure aims to to make professional licensure more accessible and expand opportunities for indigent Filipinos. “It is a reality
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