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Indian man and 2 Pakistani nationals arrested for ecstasy pills hidden in dolls

Immigration police arrested three foreigners for drug trafficking case in Sa Kaeo after more than 100,000 ecstasy pills were discovered concealed inside dolls. The arrests took place at a petrol station in Sa Kaeo province yesterday, June 28, following a tip-off from an undercover officer. According to police, two Pakistani nationals, aged 24 and 19, …

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Man steals temple candlesticks, tells police Buddha gave permission

A man was arrested at a temple in Bangkok yesterday, June 28, after stealing brass candlesticks from a chapel and telling police a smiling Buddha statue had given him permission to take them. Officers from Phra Nakhon Police Station, who had been deployed inside Wat Pho temple specifically to deter theft and pickpocketing, reported spotting …

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Ex-sheriff punched by Sara Duterte can be forced to testify in trial

MANILA, Philippines — A House prosecutorial team member on Monday said the Senate as impeachment court can compel the court sheriff who was punched by Vice President Sara Duterte to testify in the trial. Atty. Mae Divinagracia made the statement after former Davao City court sheriff Abe Andres asked to be excluded from the witness

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Robin Padilla pushes ‘toughest’ anti-political dynasty bill

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Robinhood “Robin” Padilla urged his fellow lawmakers on Monday to approve his proposed anti-political dynasty bill, calling it the toughest and most wide-ranging version ever introduced in Congress. In a press release, Padilla said, “It is time to put an end to the inheritance of political power and return it to

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Palace: Don’t register with groups praying for others’ death

MANILA, Philippines —  Palace press officer Claire Castro has called on Filipinos not to “register” themselves for activities that wish ill on others, such as praying for their death. At a press briefing in Malacañang on Monday, Castro said, “And let us always remember, the new Filipino does not pray for the death of others.” READ:

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Pagasa warns Luzon areas of thunderstorms, possible flash floods

MANILA, Philippines — The state weather bureau on Monday afternoon warned of moderate to heavy rainshowers, lightning, and strong winds over Luzon, urging residents to take precautions against possible flash floods and landslides. In Thunderstorm Advisory No. 7, issued at 3:05 p.m., the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said the weather disturbance

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Cops probe possible abduction of ex-Abuyog vice mayor, son

TACLOBAN CITY — Police in Eastern Visayas are investigating the disappearance of former Abuyog, Leyte vice mayor James Bohol and his son after reports emerged that the two were allegedly taken by unidentified men in Mayorga, Leyte, on Saturday afternoon, June 27. Lt. Col. Annaliza Armeza, spokesperson of the Police Regional Office (PRO)-8, said authorities

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DILG: Up to DOJ if Ateneo ball boys, managers included in raps

MANILA, Philippines — It is up to the Department of Justice (DOJ) whether it will include the student managers and ball boys in the hazing charges against several Ateneo de Manila University men’s basketball team officials, Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said. In a press briefing in Camp Crame on Monday, Remulla explained that Republic Act

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2 areas in Rizal, Cavite log dangerous heat index

LUCENA CITY – The local governments of Taytay, Rizal, and Imus City, Cavite, urged their residents to take precautionary measures after the two localities recorded “dangerous” heat index levels on Monday. In an advisory posted on its official Facebook page, the Taytay Public Information Office (PIO) said the town’s heat index reached 44.32°C as of

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