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4 nabbed in e-sabong raid in Misamis Occidental; cockfighting arena closed

MANILA, Philippines — Four individuals were arrested in a raid of a site allegedly used for online “sabong” or cockfighting in Misamis Occidental. The operation also resulted in the closure of the arena, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said on Saturday.  The move took place on Friday, prompted by an information received by the police

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1 dead, 1 injured in Laguna road mishap

LUCENA CITY — A female motorcycle passenger was killed, while the driver was injured in a road accident on Friday, June 26, in Cabuyao City, Laguna. In a report released on Saturday, the Police Regional Office 4A said the motorcycle, driven by a 33-year-old man identified only by the alias “Rex,” was struck by a

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Suspect in slaying of ex-village councilor in Bataan nabbed

BALANGA CITY, Bataan — A suspect in the killing of a former village councilor in Hermosa, Bataan was arrested by police in San Fernando, Pampanga before midnight on Friday, June 26. The suspect was identified as Alvin Vitangcol, 46, a native of San Ildefonso, Bulacan who had been residing in Hermosa. Police said they have

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Marcoleta: Don’t rush to blame video games for Tacloban shooting

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Rodante Marcoleta on Friday warned his colleagues against rushing to link video games to the fatal school shooting in Tacloban City. Marcoleta pointed out that several senators were quick to conclude that video games were to blame, without deeply investigating the events of the June 22 shooting. “Some of my colleagues

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Marcos, ‘as a father,’ appeals for united effort to protect children

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Saturday said he was speaking, not only as the country’s leader but also “as a father,” as he called for stronger efforts to protect the Filipino children. He made the appeal following the recent tragedies involving students. According to Marcos, no parent should have to fear sending

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Elderly Man Points Gun at Driver Who Illegally Parked in Front of His House 

Elderly Man Draws Criticism After Confronting Driver w/ Gun Over Illegal Parking  An elderly man received a flood of comments online after he allegedly pointed a gun at a driver who had illegally parked in front of his home.  Recently, a video shared on the Facebook page “Bassilyo” showed the elderly man confronting the driver while holding ... Read more

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Family of Student Injured on the Way to Graduation Seeks Financial Assistance 

Family of Student Injured on the Way to Graduation Seeks Financial Assistance  The family of a student who was injured in an accident while on his way to his graduation ceremony is now appealing for financial assistance.  The family of Eivan Jules Celino Abellar, a graduating student of Sultan Kudarat State University (SKSU) Isulan Campus, is seeking financial ... Read more

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Thailand weather forecast warns of nationwide flash floods June 28

The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) warned of severe weather conditions nationwide from Sunday, June 28, to Friday, July 3, in a bulletin issued at 5pm on Friday (June 26). Residents across the country are urged to prepare for heavy downpours, whilst boat operators in the upper Andaman Sea face strong wind waves over the same …

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Duterte lawyers ask ICC to reject prosecution’s cash freeze bid

MANILA, Philippines — The defense camp of former President Rodrigo Duterte is pushing back against the International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecution’s request to inspect his personal property and freeze any cash confiscated during his arrest last year. The prosecution first submitted these requests on May 1 and followed up on June 9, though Trial Chamber

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Cebu town mayors stand with Enad, urge due process in graft case

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The League of Municipalities of the Philippines (LMP)-Cebu Chapter has thrown its support behind suspended Minglanilla Mayor Rajiv Enad and other town officials facing graft charges. The league expressed solidarity with the officials while urging respect for due process as the case moves through the courts. In a statement issued on

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