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Missing seatbelt uncovers P1.75-M in alleged illegal mineral ores

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — A routine traffic stop for a missing seatbelt led to the discovery of alleged illegal mineral ores worth P1.75 million in Linamon, Lanao del Norte, on Wednesday. Maj. Joann Navarro, Police Regional Office-10 (PRO-10) spokesperson, said two suspects were arrested after a Hino wing van transporting the mineral ores was

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19 PWD employees hired based on merit, says DSWD-Cordillera

BAGUIO CITY — The Department of Social Welfare and Development in the Cordillera Administrative Region (DSWD-CAR) said its 19 employees with disabilities were hired and retained based on their qualifications and performance, not because of their condition. “They undergo the same performance management process, and the fact that their appointments are renewed means they are meeting

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Padilla: ‘Communist’ remark backs social justice, not armed struggle

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Robinhood Padilla on Thursday clarified that his recent declaration, “Komunista po ako” (I am a communist) meant that he stood for social justice rather than armed struggle. In a press release from his office, Padilla said he made the clarification following varying interpretations of his statement during the fifth day of

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T’nalak Festival featured in BSP commemorative coin

KORONADAL CITY — The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has approved the release of a P100 silver commemorative coin, which is sold for P5,000, featuring South Cotabato’s T’nalak Festival in line with the province’s 60th foundation anniversary on Saturday, July 19. Rudy Jimenea, T’nalak 2026 festival director and South Cotabato information officer, said the BSP will

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College Investigates Viral Bullying Incident Involving Students in Olongapo City 

College Probes Viral Bullying Incident Involving Students Inside Classroom A college in Olongapo City, Zambales has launched an investigation into an alleged viral bullying incident involving students inside a classroom.  The video quickly spread across social media and sparked concern among parents, students, and members of the public. Many expressed alarm after seeing footage that appeared to show a male student being physically ... Read more

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Japan steps in to help Thailand tackle Kok River contamination

Japan is partnering with Thailand to address heavy metal contamination in the Kok River basin and other transboundary waterways by strengthening monitoring and water quality management in northern Thailand and the Mekong basin. The Japanese government, the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and Thailand’s Pollution Control Department (PCD) …

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Balamban welder nabbed after K-9 sniffs out ‘drugs’ at shipyard gate

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A 27-year-old welder was arrested after a K-9 allegedly detected suspected illegal drugs in his belongings during a routine security inspection as he was about to report for work at a major shipbuilding and repair company in Balamban, Cebu. The suspect was apprehended through a citizen’s arrest at around 10:30 a.m.

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Malilay debut in JJIF Asian Championships adult division set

Jiu-jitsu world champion and Cebuana Eliecha Zoe Malilay is set to reach another milestone as she makes her adult division debut for Team Philippines in the Ju-Jitsu International Federation (JJIF) Asian Championships 2026 in Kazakhstan.

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DepEd-7 taps PNP to standardize active shooter drills in schools

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Department of Education in Central Visayas (DepEd 7) is pushing for a formal partnership with the Philippine National Police to establish clear protocols for active shooter drills in schools. The proposed Memorandum of Agreement aims to set uniform procedures for planning and conducting the drills while ensuring the students’ welfare.

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Filinvest Land strengthens Cebu footprint with Official Handover of One Oasis Building 8

Property giant Filinvest Land, Inc. (FLI) achieved another major milestone on June 27, 2026, with the official turnover of Building 8 at One Oasis Cebu. The completion of the latest phase of this master-planned residential community directly addresses a growing demand for ready-for-occupancy homes among local professionals and property investors. The opening of this 10-story

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