A 2021 study published in Science Advances estimated that the Philippines contributes 356,371 metric tons of plastic to the ocean each year, equivalent to 36% of global riverine plastic emissions from 4,820 rivers. The estimate has since been widely cited in claims that the Philippines is the world’s No. 1 source of ocean plastic pollution.

KORONADAL CITY — Police have placed a 15-year-old student under the care of a youth facility on Tuesday after he was linked to an alleged online threat against a school in neighboring General Santos City. In a statement, Brig. Gen. Alan Manibog, Police Regional Office 12 (PRO-12) director, said the minor was allegedly behind a Facebook

19-Year-Old Student Arrested in Alleged Extortion Case Involving Government Employee  A 19-year-old female student was arrested after extorting money from a government employee in General Santos City.  The National Bureau of Investigation-Sarangani District Office (NBI-SARDO) arrested the young woman after she was accused of extorting money from a government employee.  The suspect, a resident of ... Read more

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Carol Banawa Makes Filipinos Proud w/ Major Award in the US CAROL BANAWA – Former actress and singer Carol Banawa is celebrating a major achievement that honors her inspiring journey in America. Former Kapamilya actress and singer Carol Banawa has been honored with the Most Outstanding Migrant Award in the United States, marking a significant ... Read more

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Man in Cagayan Denies Feeding Pet Puppy to Python A man in Gattaran, Cagayan has denied claims that he intentionally fed his pet puppy to a python after a video involving the animals gained attention online.  Many netizens expressed their concerns after the video was shared on social media. Some viewers believed that the man had allowed ... Read more

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GenSan College Students Trained to Stay Alert Amid Campus Safety Concerns GENSAN – Bullying, sexual harassment, gangs, and school violence were among the serious issues discussed as 1,500 college students in General Santos City underwent a campus safety seminar. Around 1,500 second-year students of Goldenstate College in General Santos City participated in a five-day security ... Read more

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Mayor Vico Sotto had this message for his constituents Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto apologized to residents affected by delays in three infrastructure projects in the barangays of Buting, Pinagbuhatan, and Maybunga. Mayor Vico is currently in his laste term. He is known not just in Pasig, but in the whole country, with his good ... Read more

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KADINGILAN, Bukidnon — A 100-year-old resident from the municipality of Kadingilan has added her name to the growing roster of centenarians in Bukidnon, following national and local government recognition of her community contributions. Anacleta Balonda Ramonida officially became Bukidnon’s 33rd recorded centenarian—comprising 23 females and 10 males—receiving ₱100,000 in cash incentives and food packs under

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur – Police authorities intercepted an estimated P14 million worth of suspected smuggled cigarettes during a pre-dawn operation along the shoreline of Barangay Campo Islam, Zamboanga City, on Tuesday. Lt. Col. Shellamie Chang, spokesperson for Police Regional Office 9 (PRO-9), said law enforcers acted on a tip regarding an alleged illicit

MANILA, Philippines — Public Works and Highways Secretary Vince Dizon on Wednesday testified in the graft trial of former Ako Bicol Rep. Zaldy Co and his co-accused. This case stemmed from the P289.4-million worth Sunwest project in Oriental Mindoro’s Naujan town which state prosecutors said was found to have serious structural deficiencies.  Dizon, who inspected