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Quezon town partners with BFAR for assessment of coral reefs, resources

MANILA, Philippines — In line with National Fisherfolk Day, the local government unit (LGU) of Gumaca in Quezon province has partnered with the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) to assess the health of coral reefs and water resources.  In a Facebook post on Sunday, the LGU honored fisherfolk for their role in protecting

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Calapan City records dangerous 44°C heat index

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Residents of this city were urged to take extra precautions against extreme heat after the city recorded a heat index of 44°C at 11 a.m. on Sunday, May 31, placing it under the “danger” category. According to the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (CDRRMC), the heat index reading

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Senate security tightened for Sara Duterte’s response to impeach raps

MANILA, Philippines – The Senate is implementing tightened security measures as the camp of Vice President Sara Duterte is expected to file on Monday her answer to the writ of summons issued against her in relation to her impeachment trial. “Vice President Sara Duterte has until Monday, 1 June 2026, from 8 a.m. to 7

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School overcrowding, bullying fuel absenteeism – Edcom 2 findings

MANILA, Philippines – Overcrowded classrooms and bullying are driving absenteeism and lower engagement, while smaller class sizes are linked to better participation and safer learning environments, according to Second Congressional Commission on Education (Edcom 2) findings. Edcom 2 said it held a focus group discussion on May 28 with Junior High School students of President

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Laser beam projection on aircraft prohibited, punishable by law – Caap

MANILA, Philippines — The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (Caap) on Sunday reminded the public that projecting laser beams and other high-intensity lights toward aircraft is strictly prohibited and punishable by law. According to Caap, laser illumination either impairs aircraft pilots’ vision or causes distraction in critical phases of flight. READ: Caap reminder: Flying

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Heart Evangelista Avoids Media Interview?

Heart Evangelista faced the members of the press for her new TV project Queen of Creative Collaborations Heart Evangelista is perceived to be avoiding to be interviewed in the recent media conference for her upcoming Kapuso show The People Have Spoken. Heart has been in the entertainment industry for over two decades now, and she ... Read more

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Sri Lankan man stabs Bangkok peacemaker to death

A Sri Lankan national has been arrested after a Thai man was fatally stabbed while trying to stop a knife attack in Bangkok’s Prawet district on May 29. Police investigated the crime scene on Soi Phatthanakan 61, where the confrontation took place. Apisek Racha, a Sri Lankan citizen, allegedly attempted to assault his friend, 23 …

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‘Sabon’ scam: 18 vendors nabbed for ‘coercing’ motorists in Cebu City

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Local police have intercepted 18 vendors accused of forcing and scamming motorists and commuters to buy products while selling along major roads in Cebu City.  The Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) said the individuals were caught during monitoring and enforcement operations conducted along Gorordo Avenue in Barangay Lahug on Saturday, May

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Matty Juniosa places fourth in ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ Season 19

Filipino singer Matty Juniosa secured a fourth-place finish in the Season 19 finale of “Britain’s Got Talent” on Saturday, May 30 (early morning of May 31 in the Philippines). Juniosa, who earned two Golden Buzzers during the competition, delivered a powerful rendition of “Nothing Compares 2 U” by Sinéad O’Connor for his final performance. The

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MRT-7 to operate with 14 stations, including SJDM – DOTr

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Sunday clarified that the Metro Rail Transit 7 (MRT-7) project will operate with 14 stations, including the San Jose del Monte (SJDM) station in Bulacan. The DOTr made this clarification “contrary to circulating reports that only 13 stations will push through.” READ: Hopes on track: How

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