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‘Chinese forces’ fire flares at PCG aircraft flying over West PH Sea

MANILA, Philippines — “Chinese forces” on Thursday afternoon fired flares at an unarmed Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) aircraft patrolling the West Philippine Sea, in what an official called “a clear and deliberate act of bullying.” Rear Admiral Jay Tarriela, PCG spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea, said the incident occurred at Panganiban (Mischief) Reef and

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DAR-NIR adopts bike-to-work program amid energy saving push

BACOLOD CITY – The Department of Agrarian Reform-Negros Island Region (DAR-NIR) is promoting the bike-to-work program for the daily commute of its officials and staff. DAR-NIR Director Lucrecia Taberna led the launch of “Padyak to Work” (Pedal to Work) on Thursday at North Capitol Road here as a strategy to reduce fuel reliance and boost physical

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Suspect in Brgy. Luz shooting arrested with drugs, unlicensed gun

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A woman tagged as the suspect in a recent shooting incident in Cebu City remains in police custody after authorities allegedly found illegal drugs and an unlicensed firearm in her possession during her arrest in Barangay Luz last Tuesday evening, April 7. As of Thursday, April 9, the suspect is detained

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DSWD: Unlisted jeepney, trike drivers in NCR to get cash aid next week

MANILA, Philippines — Jeepney and tricycle drivers in Metro Manila who were unable to claim their cash aid because they were unlisted can return for special payouts next week, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said Thursday. The distribution of cash aid has been hampered by technicalities, including incorrect driver names or unlisted

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