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New York sweeps Cleveland, back in NBA finals for first time since 1999

CLEVELAND — Karl Anthony-Towns had 19 points and 14 rebounds, OG Anunoby scored 17 and the New York Knicks routed the Cleveland Cavaliers 130-93 Monday night to complete a four-game sweep of the Eastern Conference finals and advance to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999. Landry Shamet scored 16 off the bench

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Cebu City lacks control over irrigation systems amid El Niño fears

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The response to a looming El Niño crisis is hanging by a thread after local agricultural officials admitted Tuesday that the city government has no direct control over the infrastructure meant to protect upland farms from drought. The disclosure surfaced during an executive session of the Cebu City Council, where councilors

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Nartatez to Cebu police: Speed up probe into car dealer ‘abduction’

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. ordered the Cebu police to speed up their investigation into the supposed abduction of a car dealer. “The PNP is treating this reported abduction case with utmost urgency and we are committed to determine the facts and identify those responsible,” Nartatez said

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PhilHealth, IBP ink ties to provide free legal aid to qualified members

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) and the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) have committed to bringing legal services closer to qualified PhilHealth members for free, especially in promoting and raising awareness of their rights under the Universal Health Care (UHC) program. PhilHealth and the IBP signed a two-year memorandum of

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Recto says Leviste, opposition may be behind plunder complaint

MANILA, Philippines — Executive Secretary Ralph Recto on Tuesday said he still has questions about who is really behind the plunder and malversation complaint filed with the Office of the Ombudsman, but added that the opposition or Batangas 1st District Rep. Leandro Leviste could allegedly be involved. He made the remarks during a brief media

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P1.36-M shabu seized, 3 nabbed in Taguig City sting

MANILA, Philippines — The police seized an estimated P1.36 million worth of suspected shabu (crystal meth) and arrested three suspects in a buy-bust operation in Taguig City, the Philippine National Police – National Capital Region Police Office (PNP – NCRPO) said on Tuesday. The suspects were arrested late Monday night at a fast food restaurant

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