LUCENA CITY, Philippines — A private school in General Trias City, Cavite, where seven students were wounded in a recent stabbing incident, has temporarily shifted to online learning next week as it implements additional security measures. In an advisory posted on its Facebook page on Sunday, June 21, Bethel Academy of Gen. Trias Cavite Inc.
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Lanao del Norte town turns 77, hosts fun run for interreligious harmony
MATUNGAO, Lanao del Norte — Matungao town in Lanao del Norte celebrated its 77th Charter Day on Saturday, June 20, marking it with a fun run that highlights interreligious harmony between Muslims and Christians in the area. Local government unit (LGU) workers, youth, members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and Philippine National Police,
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Pagasa: Severe Tropical Storm Francisco nearing typhoon strength
MANILA, Philippines — Severe Tropical Storm Francisco (international name: Mekkhala) is approaching typhoon status, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Sunday. READ: Severe tropical storm ‘Francisco’ enters PAR, trough brings rains to VisMin In its 11 a.m. advisory, the state weather bureau reported that Francisco was packing maximum sustained winds of
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MPBL: Cabañero stuffs stat sheet in Biñan’s close win over Meycauayan
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebuano standout Nic Cabañero delivered another impressive all-around performance as Biñan Tatak Gel edged Meycauayan Marilao Gems, 70-64, in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) on Saturday, June 20, at the Pola Gymnasium in Oriental Mindoro. Cabañero finished with 18 points and came close to a double-double after collecting nine rebounds,
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Ellen Adarna opens up about challenges of co-parenting with John Lloyd Cruz
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Ellen Adarna candidly opened up about the realities of co-parenting with actor John Lloyd Cruz, sharing that while challenges are inevitable, both have learned to put their son, Elias, first. Speaking during the second part of her guest appearance on Kuan On One, hosted by Melai Cantiveros-Francisco, Adarna admitted that their
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DA orders structural check of GenSan fish port after M7.8 earthquake
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) has ordered a comprehensive structural assessment of the General Santos Fish Port Complex (GSFPC) after several sections of the facility were shuttered following the magnitude 7.8 earthquake on June 8. According to the DA statement on Sunday, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. issued the directive following
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Pattaya operators turn pushy as tourist numbers fall
Pattaya’s tourism businesses are fighting for every customer as falling walk-in numbers push vendors to take a more direct approach with visitors. Along the resort city’s busiest streets, shop owners and staff are increasingly stepping out to call to passersby, and in some cases gently guiding them toward their shops, as competition for tourist spending …
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24 OFWs safely return to PH after 9 months of detention in Russia
MANILA, Philippines — A total of 24 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) returned to the Philippines in two batches over the weekend after spending nine months in detention in Russia. Russian authorities released the OFWs detained in Irkutsk, Siberia, after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. sought their release during his recent meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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AEBA 9th Corporate Cup playoff cast complete as elimination round concludes
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The playoff picture is now complete in the Architects and Engineers Basketball Association (AEBA) 9th Corporate Cup following the conclusion of the elimination round over the weekend at the University of San Carlos (USC) Downtown Campus gymnasium. Johnro Electrical Engineering secured the top seed after finishing the eliminations with an 8-1
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Ursula De la Serna sets record as fastest woman to visit 82 PH provinces in a year
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Is it possible to visit all 82 provinces in the Philippines in just one year? For most Filipinos, that may seem almost impossible. But for Cebuana Ma. Ursula De la Serna, it was a challenge she was determined to take on. Driven by her passion for travel and exploration, Ursula set
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