MANILA, Philippines — Ateneo de Manila University men’s basketball team coach Reynaldo Jacinto maintained that the fatal drownings of players Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili in Aurora were an “accident,” his lawyer said. Jacinto had appeared before the Philippine National Police–Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP–CIDG) in Camp Crame on Friday as part of the
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Art conservation: How this UP professor is preserving pieces of the past | INQStories
As art conservation remains a relatively uncommon field, art conservator and fine arts professor June “Beng” Dalisay has devoted her life to raising awareness of the discipline and training the next generation to help keep our heritage alive.
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Mandaue flood control projects in Tipolo and Banilad almost done
Flood control projects in Barangays Banilad and Tipolo in Mandaue City are nearing completion, said Mayor Thadeo Ouano.
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Cebu, Naga city busts: 4 adults, minor held; ₱1.1M shabu seized
Four adults were arrested while a 15-year-old boy was taken into custody after separate buy-bust operations in Cebu City and Naga City on Thursday, June 18, resulted in the seizure of more than P1.1 million worth of suspected shabu.
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Eman Bacosa returns to action on June 21, PBF title at stake
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Eman Bacosa Pacquiao, son of eight-division world boxing champion Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao, continues his rise in the professional ranks as he gears up for a title fight on June 21 in Manila. READ: Eman Bacosa making his own name and embracing Pacquiao legacy Bacosa will take on Rodelyn Perez for the
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Easterlies to drench parts of Luzon, Visayas as TD hovers outside PAR
MANILA, Philippines — The tropical depression outside the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) is still not directly affecting the country, while easterlies are forecast to bring rains over parts of Luzon and Visayas, the state weather bureau said on Friday. In the 5 p.m. forecast of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration, weather
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Recto says P60-B fund transfer didn’t affect PhilHealth operations
MANILA, Philippines — Executive Secretary Ralph Recto on Friday maintained that the transfer of P60 billion in Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) funds to the National Treasury did not affect the state insurer’s operations. This comes after a group led by Atty. Rodel A. Taton, Dr. Cynthia C. Ng, and several other medical and legal professionals
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Marcos back in Manila from ‘very productive’ Russia visit
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is back in Manila on Friday following what he described as a “very productive” two-day working visit to Kazan, Russia. He and the Philippine delegation landed at Villamor Air Base in Pasay City at 4:02 p.m. READ: INQToday: 24 Filipinos detained in Russia coming home – Marcos During the
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Group: Escudero as impeach trial lead may impact Senate credibility
MANILA, Philippines — As the Senate got back on track after weeks of being tangled in chaos, a broad coalition of civil society groups, mass organizations, and concerned individuals has warned that designating Sen. Francis Escudero as the presiding officer of the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte could have a further impact on
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Use of reserved mangrove forest approved for the Koh Lanta bridge
Thailand’s Cabinet approved the use of mangrove forest for the Koh Lanta bridge project in Krabi, clearing a major step for the long-planned transport development in southern Thailand. Deputy spokesperson of the Prime Minister’s Office Lalida Phersviewatthana announced yesterday, June 18, that the Cabinet approved the Department of Rural Roads’ request to use approximately 14,470 square …
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