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Storm Higos to enter PAR Thursday as Francisco, ‘habagat’ soak Luzon

MANILA, Philippines – Tropical Storm (TS) Higos is forecast to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on Thursday and will be given the local name Gardo, the weather bureau said. Higos was located 2,120 km. east of Central Luzon as of 10 a.m. on Wednesday. It is moving west-northwest at 20 kilometers per hour (kph).

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School violence in PH: From Duterte’s 1972 shooting story to the Tacloban tragedy

Before rising to the nation’s highest office, Rodrigo Duterte figured in what is considered one of the Philippines’ earliest and most controversial school shooting incidents. Duterte himself recounted the incident during a campaign speech in Iloilo City in 2016, saying he shot a fraternity brother at San Beda College in Manila in 1972 after being

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Dole urges construction sector to adopt progressive wage model

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Wednesday called on the construction industry to adopt the agency’s model that promotes competitive and sustainable salaries for lower-wage workers while improving their skills. According to Dole, the advisory signed by Dole secretary Francis Tolentino last June 16 serves as a guide for the

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Bacolod City mayor reconstitutes task force to prevent ASF 

BACOLOD CITY–Mayor Greg Gasataya here has issued an executive order on Tuesday reconstituting a task force to formulate a comprehensive contingency plan to prevent the outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) in the city.  This proactive step is part of the city’s continued effort to protect local farmers, hog raisers, vendors, consumers, and the entire swine

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DSWD chief assures aid, justice for Tacloban shooting victims

TACLOBAN CITY— As the nation continues to grapple with the aftermath of the deadly shooting at San Jose National High School that claimed the lives of three students and injured 20 others, Social Welfare Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Wednesday visited the wake of one of the victims and assured grieving families of government support and

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Lowering criminal liability age won’t curb juvenile crime – Manila solon

MANILA, Philippines – Lowering the minimum age of criminal responsibility is not the answer to addressing the juvenile crimes committed by young offenders, Manila Rep. Joel Chua said on Wednesday, amid calls to reduce it. In a statement, he said the solution to crimes involving minors lies in proper family guidance and access to mental

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Lawmaker Calls for Review of Juvenile Justice Law Following Tacloban School Shooting 

Lawmaker Pushes Review of Juvenile Justice Law After Tacloban School Shooting  A lawmaker calls for review of Juvenile Justice Law and Welfare Act of 2006 following the tragic school shooting in Tacloban City.  A lawmaker is urging Congress to revisit the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act of 2006 following the tragic school shooting in Tacloban City that claimed the ... Read more

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How Roojai puts drivers behind the wheel of their own coverage

Thailand’s digital economy was already gaining traction before the pandemic, but Covid-19 turned gradual change into an industry-wide reset. The rapid rise of digital platforms, the Internet of Things, and insurtech innovations reshaped customer expectations overnight, forcing businesses to adapt faster than ever before. From its early days as a digital insurance broker to becoming …

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Thailand Video News | Pattaya Apartment Employee Critically Injured in Chemical Attack | Thailand Considers Social Media Restrictions for Children Under 16

In the headlines today, Thai households apparently paid billions more in electricity charges than they may have realized for more than a decade, also, Chinese language delivery platforms are facing foreign ownership investigation, in Pattaya a woman has been critically injured in an acid attack, in other crime news a Brit in Chiang Mai and  …

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