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Thailand eyes under-16 social media ban over screen time

Thailand is studying whether to introduce a law barring children under the age of 16 from using social media. This comes amid growing concern over how much time the country’s youngest children spend in front of screens. The proposal was raised by Deputy Prime Minister Songsak Thongsri, speaking on 21 June in his role as …

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Jellyfish sting treatment: what to do and what not to do

You are wading out at one of Thailand’s beautiful beaches, water warm and clear, when something brushes your leg and the burning starts. Or maybe you stepped on something at the tide line that looked like a deflated plastic bag. Either way, getting the jellyfish sting treatment right in the next few minutes matters more …

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Tacloban school shooting was planned weeks before — police

MANILA, Philippines — The assailants in the shooting incident inside a Tacloban City high school planned it weeks before the incident. This was according to the Police Regional Office Eastern Visayas (PRO 8). At least three students were killed, and several others were wounded or injured by the perpetrators — two male Grade 9 students

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Warrants issued vs Edward Ligas for 3 counts of cyber libel

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – A Regional Trial Court (RTC) in Talisay City has issued warrants of arrest against radio commentator and international boxing judge Edward Ligas in connection with three counts of cyber libel previously filed against him. The warrants, issued on Monday, June 22, by RTC Branch 65 in Talisay City, set bail at

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Tacloban school shooting: PNP vows cases vs gun owners

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) has vowed to pursue legal action against the registered owners of the firearms allegedly used in the school shooting in Tacloban City. “With all the pieces of evidence available, I expect a solid case that can stand in court,” PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said

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The Hospital at Maayo marks 10 Years of excellence, named Best Level 2 Hospital in Philippines

The Hospital at Maayo celebrated a decade of service this week, and the milestone arrived with a distinction that few institutions in the country can claim. The Philippine Hospital Association has named the facility the Best Level 2 Private Hospital in the Philippines, a single national honor awarded in its category. The recognition stood at

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Ateneo athletes deaths: NBI intends to finish probe this week

MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) intends to finish its probe into the deaths of Ateneo players Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili this week, according to Director Melvin Matibag.  In an ambush interview on Tuesday, Matibag said the NBI originally targeted to finalized the investigation last Friday, but the other personalities being

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Marcos reaffirms PH commitment to refugees

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday stressed that protection of every individual is a responsibility of the society and urged Filipinos to help build a nation where those seeking safety are empowered to pursue a better future. In his message for the 3rd National Refugee Day Forum of the Department of Justice-Refugees and

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