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P38.5-M drugs seized, 3 nabbed in Pampanga

MANILA, Philippines — Suspected illegal drugs worth a total of P38.5 million were confiscated in a buy-bust operation in Pampanga, leading to the arrest of three individuals, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said on Wednesday. Operatives caught the drugs and the suspects in Barangay Del Pilar, San Fernando City early Tuesday morning, according to the

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Marcos, Angara inspect quake-hit schools in GenSan

MANILA, Philippines – Demonstrating the government’s swift and coordinated response to the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Mindanao, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Education Secretary Sonny Angara on Wednesday inspected two affected public schools in General Santos City to assess ongoing recovery efforts and ensure the safety of learners and teachers.  Marcos and Angara, along

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Stray dog adopted by Princess Siribhachudabhorn dies from kidney failure

A former stray dog adopted by Her Royal Highness Princess Siribhachudabhorn has died suddenly from acute kidney failure, according to a Facebook post by the Princess’s foundation. Moo Daeng, not to be confused with the pygmy hippo Moo Deng at Khao Kheow Open Zoo, was adopted from outside a 7-Eleven convenience store in Korat. The …

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Khlong Bang Luang gains popularity among Chinese tourists

Khlong Bang Luang  in Pathum Thani province near Bangkok gained attention among Chinese tourists and also appeared in a popular Chinese television series filmed in Thailand, Speed and Love. The canal-side community was featured in the romantic action drama Speed and Love, a 29-episode series adapted from the web novel Shuang Gui by Shi Jiuyuan. …

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Rene Baterbonia: Only 2 Ateneo coaching staff gave statements on drowning incident

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) said Wednesday that only two members of the Ateneo de Manila University men’s basketball coaching staff have so far issued statements regarding the drowning incident that claimed the lives of players Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili. During a teleconference press briefing at Camp Crame, Aurora police chief

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Lola believed to have drowned while gathering seashells in Mandaue

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — A 74-year-old woman died after she was believed to have drowned while gathering seashells and catching crabs along the shoreline in Barangay Labogon, Mandaue City. The victim was identified as Emilita Manatad Piscador, 74,  a resident of Purok 5, Sitio Canumay, Barangay Labogon. According to a spot report from the Mandaue

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Cebu eyes scaled-down Festival of Festivals

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu Provincial Government is considering holding a scaled-down version of the “Festival of Festivals” as part of this year’s provincial founding anniversary celebration. Governor Pamela Baricuatro said the proposed showcase would be staged on a smaller budget compared to the previous administration’s Pasigarbo sa Sugbo festival. Speaking at a press

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DOTr reroutes GenSan-bound ships to Davao del Sur after earthquake

MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Wednesday said ships from Makar Wharf in General Santos City will be rerouted to Malalag Port in Davao del Sur to ensure continued passenger and cargo service following the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that hit parts of Mindanao. In a statement, acting Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez said

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Luistro: It’s normal that impeachment pre-trial isn’t open to public

MANILA, Philippines — Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro on Wednesday said there is nothing unusual about the Senate Impeachment Court’s decision to close the pre-trial conference for Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial to the public and the media, noting that this is normally done in court proceedings. In an interview, Luistro was asked whether the

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Dole orders centralized processing of working permits for foreigners

MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) on Wednesday announced that the processing and issuance of permits for foreign nationals seeking to work in the country will be fully centralized to improve oversight and ensure uniform enforcement of labor rules. In a statement, Dole said all of its regional offices have been

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