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Gatchalian revives call to ban social media for teens 16 and below

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Sherwin Gatchalian reiterated his call on Monday to prohibit social media use among minors aged 16 and below, citing Indonesia’s decision to restrict children from high-risk platforms. In a press release, Gatchalian cited results from the 2022 Program for International Student Assessment. This study found that every additional hour 15-year-old Filipino students

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Why does Cebu City need to update fun run ordinance? CCSC explains

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Sports Commission (CCSC) Chairman Dr. Rhoel Dejano said it is the right time to update Cebu City’s fun run ordinance after more than a decade without revisions. In an interview with CDN Digital, Dejano, who initiated the updated revisions, explained that the measure consolidates two existing ordinances into one.

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Carpooling program eyed in Metro Manila to counter fuel price surge

MANILA, Philippines—The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is set to release a memorandum circular next week for the proposed carpooling initiative in Metro Manila amid rising fuel prices. In a press briefing on Monday, officials from the MMDA, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), and the Land Transportation Office (LTO) presented the proposed guidelines

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Another illegal mining operation dismantled in South Cotabato

KORONADAL CITY – Authorities dismantled another illegal “banlas,” or sluice mining operation, in the mountains of Tampakan, South Cotabato, as part of an intensified crackdown against illegal mining in the area. Tampakan Mayor Leonard Escobillo said Monday that the local government, together with police forces, raided a banlas site in Sitio Kampo Kilot, Barangay Pulabato,

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Maguindanao del Sur village head, driver hurt in another ambush

COTABATO CITY – Another ambush struck Maguindanao del Sur on Monday morning, with the target narrowly escaping death. Capt. Steffi Salanguit, spokesperson for the Police Regional Office–Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (PRO-BAR), said Hadji Mansor Mangelen, village chairperson of Barangay Damalusay, Paglat, Maguindanao del Sur, was slightly injured in the 8:30 a.m. ambush in Barangay Malangit, Pandag

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Richard Gutierrez Admits It’s A Big Challenge To Replace ‘Batang Quiapo’ Timeslot

Richard Gutierrez stars in a series occupying the Kapamilya first primetime slot Kapamilya actor Richard Gutierrez admitted that it was a big challenge for him and the whole team of Blood vs Duty to replace the time slot previously occupied by Batang Quiapo of Kapamilya primetime king Coco Martin. For many years, Coco had occupied ... Read more

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QCPD Identify Driver in Viral Gas-and-Run Incident in Quezon City 

QCPD Had Profile of Driver in Viral Gas-and-Run Incident The Quezon City Police District confirmed that they already have a profile of the driver in a viral gas-and-run incident in Balintawak.  Last week, the incident happened when a driver reportedly had his vehicle filled with diesel at a gas station but left without paying. The case quickly spread online and ... Read more

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Thai victim loses 25,000 baht after falling for Saddam fortune scam

A Thai man lost 25,000 baht after a scammer persuaded him to pay a tax to secure US$1.5 million, or about 49 million baht, allegedly taken from the vault of former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein. The victim filed a complaint with officers at Phetchakasem Police Station, saying he transferred the money to a woman on …

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Man sounds horn, shouts for PM outside Government House

An elderly man rode a motorcycle to the front of the Thai Khu Fah Building at Government House on March 30 and shouted for Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, calling for fairness and financial assistance, according to Thai media reports. Reporters at Government House in Dusit, Bangkok, said the incident happened shortly after Anutin left the …

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