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Baguio transpo groups, traders seek reforms, relief from oil price hike

BAGUIO CITY — Transport groups, commuters, vendors, and local officials here are calling for policy reforms, including the removal of fuel taxes and the repeal of the oil deregulation law, as rising oil prices continue to strain livelihoods and basic services. The calls were raised during a multisectoral forum organized on Saturday (March 21) by

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School principal linked to illegal drugs busted in Surigao – PDEA

MANILA, Philippines — A public school principal was arrested in Surigao del Sur over his alleged involvement in illegal drugs, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) said Sunday. According to PDEA, the suspect—whom they only identified as an individual currently serving as a District 1 School Supervisor (Principal III)—was arrested during a joint anti-drug operation

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Barangay captain slain in Zamboanga del Sur

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur — A 36-year-old barangay chairwoman was shot dead in Barangay Licuroan, Midsalip, Zamboanga del Sur early Sunday morning, according to the police. The victim, Jodeliza Mansip, was traveling on a motorcycle with a 20-year-old male companion from Barangay Poblacion toward Barangay Licuroan when she decided to continue on foot due

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Thailand to cut visa-free stay to 30 days, Foreign Ministry says

Thailand’s Foreign Ministry is preparing to ask the government to cut the visa-free stay for eligible foreign tourists from 60 days to 30 days, Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkaeo said on March 20. Sihasak said the 60-day visa exemption policy was introduced under the government of Srettha Thavisin to support Thai tourism, which he noted remains …

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Swedish man attacked by transgender woman in Pattaya

A 59 year old Swedish man was injured after being assaulted by a transgender woman in Jomtien, Pattaya, Chon Buri, in the early hours of Saturday, March 22. At about 2.49am, the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Pattaya Rescue Centre received an emergency call for assistance at a residence in Wat Thammasamakkhi Soi 3. Volunteers arrived to …

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