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Brandon Espiritu Faces Growing Criticism as Instagram Account Vanishes BRANDON ESPIRITU – A statement about “halfies” has placed Brandon Espiritu at the center of a heated debate, leading to backlash from netizens and members of the pageant community. Filipino-American pageant titleholder Brandon Espiritu has deactivated his Instagram account after facing widespread criticism over remarks he ... Read more

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Local Artists Get Their Chance to Shine as Cebu City Unveils New Busking Program BUSKING PROGRAM – Public parks and landmarks across Cebu City are set to become livelier as local artists are allowed to perform through a newly introduced busking program. Cebu City has officially introduced a new busking program aimed at providing local ... Read more

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Ateneo de Davao Grants Scholarships to Rene Baterbonia’s Six Siblings RENE BATERBONIA – A touching announcement during a memorial Mass brought comfort to grieving supporters after Ateneo de Davao University pledged scholarships for Rene Baterbonia’s six siblings. Ateneo de Davao University (AdDU) has pledged to provide scholarships to all six siblings of the late Rene ... Read more

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Chadchart Sittipunt is poised to win a second term as Bangkok governor, maintaining a commanding poll lead despite mounting questions about transparency and accountability in the final weeks of the campaign. A recent poll by the National Institute of Development Administration places his support at 67.3%, suggesting a potential repeat of his 2022 landslide victory. …

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The United Nations in Thailand paid tribute on June 12, mourning the passing of Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati. HRH Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati passed away at Chulalongkorn Hospital on June 11. She was 47 years old. The message of condolences was issued by Michaela Friberg-Storey, Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General and UN Resident …

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MANILA, Philippines — A progressive group denounced Senator Alan Peter Cayetano’s comparison of his Senate political struggles to Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr.’s fight against the Marcos dictatorship, describing it as laughable, insulting, and delusional. In a statement on Saturday, the August Twenty-One Movement (ATOM) also branded Cayetano as “Lapastangan” for invoking the iconic “Laban” hand

MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 4.9 earthquake shook Sarangani, Davao Occidental on Sunday morning, said the Philippine Institute of Seismology and Volcanology (Phivolcs). Phivolcs in an advisory said this tremor was another aftershock from the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck the province on June 8. READ: Magnitude 5.3 quake strikes off Glan, Sarangani Recorded at

LUCENA CITY — The municipal mayor of Pakil, Laguna clarified that the local government unit (LGU) has no legal authority to implement the cease-and-desist order (CDO) issued by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) against the proponent of the controversial 1,400-megawatt Ahunan Pumped Storage Hydropower Project (APSHP). “Although the local government unit received

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Local artists and performers now have a designated venue to showcase their talents following the formal launch of Cebu City Government’s busking program. The initiative allows selected performers to present their acts in several major public areas across the city, bringing art and entertainment closer to both residents and visitors. Performances

Teacher Dies After Alleged Muriatic Acid Incident Inside Bacolod Home MURIATIC ACID – Authorities are investigating a disturbing case where muriatic acid was allegedly used in a fatal attack on a teacher. A teacher in Bacolod City tragically lost his life inside his own home after allegedly being forced to drink muriatic acid by one ... Read more

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