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2 dead, 3 wounded in Leyte ambush; cops launch hot pursuit

TACLOBAN CITY- A deadly shooting incident in Barangay Salvacion, Albuera, in Leyte, left two persons dead, and three others wounded on Monday morning, prompting a police manhunt in the mountainous area of the barangay. Based on initial police reports from the Leyte Police Provincial Office (LPPO), the victims were onboard a Toyota Wigo en route

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PNP bolsters patrols amid power outages after Mindanao earthquake

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday said it increased its patrol and visibility operations amid continued power outages in the wake of the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that shook Mindanao last week. “All police units remain ready to respond to emergencies and maintain order while affected areas work toward the full restoration

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Mindanao earthquake death toll rises to 65, says OCD

MANILA, Philippines — The death toll from the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that shook Mindanao last week has risen to 65, as of 6 a.m. on Monday, June 15, Office of Civil Defense (OCD) deputy administrator Raffy Alejandro said in a press briefing. Thirty-six were reported missing, and 1,400 were reported injured from the earthquake in

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Ormoc City blaze leaves 40 families displaced, 30 homes razed

TACLOBAN CITY— A late-night fire razed a residential area in Ormoc City, Leyte, leaving dozens of families homeless after destroying 30 houses and a classroom-laboratory building in Barangay Naugan on Sunday night. The third-alarm fire broke out in Purok 3 at around 11:52 p.m., rapidly spreading through a densely populated community and causing an estimated

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Phivolcs: Over 6,100 aftershocks after magnitude 7.8 Mindanao quake

MANILA, Philippines — A total of 6,144 aftershocks from the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that shook Mindanao last week have been recorded as of 11 a.m. on Monday, June 15, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. READ: Floods, coastal uplift affect quake-hit areas in Mindanao Of the 6,144 aftershocks, 78 were felt across

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Claudine Barretto Asked About Gretchen Barretto: “Ewan ko talaga at kung anong sumapi sa kapatid ko”

Claudine Barreto expressed admiration for Gretchen Barretto Optimum Star Claudine Barretto was asked about her older sister, Gretchen Barretto, and here’s what she said. Claudine and Gretchen’s sisterhood went through a tough time when a conflict arose between them. Fortunately, they were able to patch things up and even got closer. For many years now, ... Read more

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Aklan Police Says Gambling at Wake Gatherings Not Exempt From Anti-Illegal Gambling Law 

Gambling at Wake Gatherings Not Exempt From Anti-Illegal Gambling Law, Police Remind Public The Aklan Police Provincial Office (APPO) has reminded the public that gambling activities held during wake gatherings are not exempted from anti-illegal gambling law.  The clarification was made as authorities continue to strengthen efforts against illegal gambling across the province.  According to Police Captain Aubrey ... Read more

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2 Bangkok taxi riders shot dead after fare dispute with police

Two motorcycle taxi riders in Huai Kwang area of Bangkok were killed and another was injured in a shooting early yesterday morning, June 14, following a dispute over a fare with an off-duty Border Patrol Police officer. The incident occurred at about 2.50am on a roadside in Soi Prachasongkroh 38 near Huai Khwang Market in …

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Visayas grid on yellow alert anew due to unavailability of 4 coal plants

MANILA – The Visayas grid is placed under yellow alert status anew Monday as the unavailability of four major coal-fired power plants left the region with insufficient contingency reserves. According to an advisory from the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP), the yellow alert will run from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., with available

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Mindanao quake affects over 720,000 individuals — NDRRMC

MANILA, Philippines — According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), more than 720,000 people were impacted by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that hit Mindanao on June 8. Based on the latest situation report from the NDRRMC regarding the impacts of the magnitude 7.8 earthquake in Maasim, Sarangani, approximately 724,000 people, or

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