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PCAP finals: Toledo’s valiant stand against Pasig falls short

The Toledo Xignex Trojans put up a gallant fight against the heavily favored Pasig City King Pirates before surrendering the Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) All-Filipino Conference crown in a thrilling grand finals showdown on Saturday night, May 30.

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Iran war pushes up prices, threatens Asia tourism demand

With summer around the corner, soaring prices and other complications from the war with Iran are straining the tourism-dependent economies of countries in Southeast Asia, including Thailand and Vietnam. The region’s peak tourist summer season is at risk as elevated jet fuel costs, coupled with ceasefire uncertainties, prompt flight cancellations and higher ticket prices. Tourism in Asia has yet to fully

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NBI defends possible subpoena vs Bato dela Rosa’s wife

MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Sunday said the possible subpoena against Nancy dela Rosa, wife of Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, is unrelated to efforts to locate the senator. NBI Director Melvin Matibag issued the statement after Sen. Panfilo Lacson urged the agency not to proceed with issuing the summons,

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Democrats aim to sway Bangkok voters from Chadchart

Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva has expressed confidence that Bangkok voters currently backing incumbent Chadchart Sittipunt can still be persuaded to support Democrat gubernatorial candidate Anucha Burapachaisri and the party’s council candidates ahead of the June 28 election. Abhisit was responding to a King Prajadhipok’s Institute (KPI) poll showing many Democrat supporters leaning towards Chadchart, …

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Street racing raid in Roi Et detains 51 youths over noisy bikes

Police and district officials detained 51 youths and seized 38 modified motorcycles during a Roi Et street racing crackdown overnight from May 29 to May 30, after residents complained about noisy bikes. The operation took place between 11.30pm and 2.30am on Highway 215. Officers checked areas in Nong Kaeo and Khaen Yai subdistricts, Mueang Roi …

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Erwin Tulfo files bill waiving board, bar exam fees for indigents

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Erwin Tulfo has filed a bill seeking to waive board and bar exam fees for indigent Filipinos. In filing Senate Bill No. 2035, or the “Free Professional Examinations Act,” Tulfo said the measure aims to to make professional licensure more accessible and expand opportunities for indigent Filipinos. “It is a reality

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Margielyn Didal shares inspiring skateboarding donation drive in Cebu

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebuana skateboarding Olympian and 2018 Asian Games gold medalist Margielyn Didal has shared her longtime dream of building a charitable program aimed at supporting young skateboarders in Cebu and beyond. Didal was in Cebu on Sunday, May 31, for the Xponential Tour at the Talisay City Skatepark, where she served as

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