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Baterbonia family still awaiting probe results on kin’s death

TALACOGON, Agusan del Sur — The Baterbonia family is still awaiting the results of the investigation on the drowning incident that killed rising Mindanaoan basketball star Rene Clert, an older brother said. The 18-year-old Ateneo Blue Eagles player died on June 8 during a team-building activity in Dipaculao, Aurora province, in Luzon. READ: Baterbonia returns

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High tide, flooding delay repair of damaged bridge in Bohol town

TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol— Repair works on the damaged approach of Bato Bridge in Barangay Cabawan, Maribojoc town, Bohol, have been further delayed after floodwaters from the Abatan River overflowed due to high tide, rendering the area impassable and hampering ongoing rehabilitation efforts. Photos shared by residents showed floodwaters inundating sections of the roadway leading to

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Palace congratulates new Senate President Gatchalian

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang congratulated Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian on his election as Senate president during the chamber’s special session on Wednesday. Gatchalian secured enough votes to assume the Senate leadership after Sen. Joel Villanueva joined the 12-member majority bloc. READ: Gatchalian is new Senate president “The Palace congratulates newly elected Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian. It also

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Lacson gives up blue ribbon post: Tired of losing friends, creating foes

MANILA,  Philippines — Saying he was tired of losing old friends and creating new enemies, Sen. Panfilo Lacson said he “intentionally and voluntarily relinquished” the chairmanship of the Senate blue ribbon committee (BRC), which has been investigating the flood control projects scandal.  Lacson headed the blue ribbon panel during the time of then-Senate President Vicente “Tito”

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PNP to bolster visibility near schools after Cavite knife attack

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Wednesday said it will increase its visibility around schools after a Grade 8 student allegedly stabbed seven Grade 5 students in Cavite. “We sympathize with the victims and their families, and we assure the public that the PNP is taking this matter seriously,” PNP chief Gen.

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Ping Lacson Commends Chiz Escudero, Joel Villanueva for “Responding to their Higher Calling”

Sen. Ping Lacson Expresses Good Words for Sen. Chiz Escudero, Sen. Joel Villanueva PING LACSON – The Senator commended his colleagues Sen. Chiz Escudero and Sen. Joel Villanueva who recently joined the majority bloc. The June 3 Senate plenary session was pushed through because of the unexpected attendance of Sen. Chiz Escudero. The Senator who ... Read more

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Man Rescued After Falling Into Hidden Manhole in Baguio City 

Man Rescued After Falling Into Hidden Manhole in Baguio City  A man was rescued by the authorities after accidentally falling into a drainage manhole in San Luis Village, Baguio City.  According to reports, the man was walking through the area when he unknowingly stepped into an open manhole. The opening was reportedly covered by thick grass and vegetation, making it difficult to see.  The victim failed to notice ... Read more

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‘Lemon Law’ gains traction as Cabinet backs defective goods bill

Thailand’s defective goods bill, dubbed the Lemon Law, has cleared the Cabinet after a decade-long bureaucratic entanglement and delays, shifting the burden of proof to sellers when goods are found to be defective. The proposed Lemon Law, formally known as the Liability for Defective Goods Act, was submitted by the Office of the Consumer Protection …

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ANA tightens personal item rules from July 1 as Japan airlines standardise cabin baggage

All Nippon Airways (ANA) will introduce a fixed size limit for personal items carried onto its flights from July 1, 2026, replacing a vague guideline that has been in place for years and catching out passengers who travel with large handbags, laptop cases or small backpacks. Personal items on ANA Group-operated flights must not exceed …

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Digital platforms overtake traditional media in 2026 – study

PARIS, France – A report issued Tuesday revealed that global audiences are turning to digital platforms for news more than traditional outlets, threatening the viability of established media business models. According to Jim Egan, lead author of the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism report, 2026 marks a significant milestone: for the first time, social

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