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Jerusalem now WBC No. 1 contender, world title rematch within reach

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former World Boxing Council (WBC) minimumweight champion Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem remains firmly in the world title picture, with a shot at reclaiming the crown now within reach. Despite losing his WBC minimumweight title to South African rival Siyakholwa Kuse last May 16 in Johannesburg, South Africa, Jerusalem currently holds the No.

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Over 200 screened for free cataract surgery, leg prosthesis in Cebu City

CEBU CITY, Philippines — More than 200 Cebu City residents seeking free cataract surgery and leg prosthesis assistance underwent screening and assessment on Friday, June 5, at the Cebu City Hall Social Hall, exceeding organizers’ initial expectations. The activity, organized by the Cebu City Government in partnership with private organizations, aims to identify qualified beneficiaries

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Grandson nearly strangles grandfather, is arrested

A 26-year-old man was arrested after he allegedly tried to strangle his grandfather during a heated confrontation inside their home in Barangay Poblacion Pardo, Cebu City, on Thursday afternoon, June 4.

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Marcos to new law grads: Success is measured by integrity, not posts held

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday urged new law graduates in Iloilo City to always choose principle over convenience, truth over falsehood, and service over self-interest. In his speech during the 3rd Commencement Exercises of the West Visayas State University – College of Law in Iloilo City, Marcos encouraged them to remain committed

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Public warned vs ‘forces of darkness’ over alleged June 12 attack plan

MANILA, Philippines — Palace Press Officer Claire Castro on Friday did not confirm the alleged plan by “pro-Sara” groups to attack Malacañang on June 12, but urged the public to stay vigilant against “forces of darkness.” Castro issued the statement following a social media post of veteran journalist and columnist Ramon Tulfo, claiming that the Philippine

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Court orders arrest of Curlee Discaya, 10 others, over malversation case

MANILA, Philippines — The Bulacan Regional Trial Court Branch 20 has ordered the arrest of controversial government contractor Pacifico “Curlee” Discaya and 10 others for malversation in connection with an allegedly anomalous Bulacan flood control project. Also included in the arrest warrant are his wife, Sarah Discaya; as well as St. Timothy Construction executive Ma.

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Robin Padilla Claims Daniel Padilla is the New “Bad Boy”

Here’s what Robin Padilla said about Daniel Padilla. Senator Robin Padilla plans to pass his “Bad Boy” role to his nephew, Daniel Padilla, in its next installment. The one we know as the “Bad Boy of the Philippine Cinema” is Robin Padilla and this was taken from his iconic rugged on-screen anti-hero personas. A film ... Read more

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Retiring in Bangkok: why hospital access beats price per sqm

If you are retiring in Bangkok, you have probably been filtering neighbourhoods by price per square metre, BTS stops from Sukhumvit, and how far the nearest supermarket is. That is the wrong filter. The better one is simpler: which district puts you within 15 minutes of a hospital with English-speaking specialists, JCI accreditation, and direct …

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Khon Kaen, Kalasin lose power after truck crashes into power poles

A trailer truck crashed into two high-voltage power poles in Khon Kaen yesterday, June 4, leaving the driver seriously injured and causing a wide power outage across parts of Khon Kaen and Kalasin. The crash happened on the Nam Phong to Kranuan road in Nam Phong district. Provincial Electricity Authority workers rushed to the scene …

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Thai teen allegedly assaults girlfriend to death in Pattaya petrol station

A Thai father demanded justice, claiming his daughter died following an alleged assault by her 16 year old boyfriend at her workplace in Pattaya, while colleagues initially told him she collapsed from consuming kratom and energy drinks. The incident occurred at a petrol station on Sukhumvit Road in Pattaya at around 10pm on June 4. …

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