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Tsunami waves hit 6 areas after Mindanao earthquake, says Phivolcs

MANILA, Philippines — Tsunami waves were recorded in six areas in the country after the Magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck off Sarangani province on Monday morning, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). Phivolcs said the tsunami waves were recorded in these areas:  Phivolcs said the height of tsunami waves varies, the highest being

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Grandfather’s pet monkey kills 6 year old boy in Nakhon Si Thammarat

A six year old boy died after being attacked by a pet monkey belonging to his grandfather in Sichon district, Nakhon Si Thammarat, on Saturday, June 6. The incident occurred in Ban Khao Yuan Tao community, Thepparat subdistrict. The child had walked alone to a grocery shop owned by his grandfather, Jamroon, when the fatal …

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Thailand video news | Thailand blocks nearly 30,000 foreigners under immigration crackdown, Nakhon Ratchasima issues rabies warning

In Thailand video news, Alex brings you the latest stories from Thailand and across the region. Thailand has blocked nearly 30,000 foreigners under its new “Three No’s” immigration crackdown. Meanwhile, the UK has confirmed that British retirees in Thailand will continue to miss out on annual state pension increases. In crime news, an Italian man …

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Cebu City speeds up canal dredging, clearing ops as rainy season begins

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City has intensified canal declogging and dredging operations in flood-prone areas as the rainy season begins and localized thunderstorms continue to affect parts of the city. Mayor Nestor Archival said the local government has focused its operations in Cebu City areas frequently hit by flooding due to clogged drainage, including

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Baligod: 14 more ex-staff of Zaldy Co ready to testify in Senate probe

MANILA, Philippines — Another 14 “former employees” of ex-Congressman Zaldy Co are prepared to face the Senate probe, Atty. Levito Baligod confirmed on Monday. They will join the initial 18 self-confessed bagmen who allegedly delivered luggage full of cash to government officials involved in the flood control scandal. Baligod said he will submit the names

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Cebu condos still viable investments, but location now critical

CEBU CITY, Philippines  — Buying a condominium unit in Cebu can still be a worthwhile investment, but investors can no longer expect the easy gains that characterized the market in previous years. Cebu’s condominium sector remains attractive, particularly in established business districts, but market conditions have shifted as supply continues to expand and buyers become

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World Cup by the numbers: 104 matches, 48 teams and 3 countries

This year’s edition of the World Cup will be the biggest ever with an expanded field of 48 teams, three host countries and 16 stadiums staging the record 104 matches over the 39-day tournament. The tournament being held in the United States, Canada and Mexico is the first since FIFA expanded the field from 32

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12 Pagadian coastal barangays suspend classes after tsunami warning

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur — Classes in several coastal barangays of Pagadian City were suspended on Monday following the issuance of Tsunami Information No. 1 by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). The advisory was issued after a magnitude 7.8 offshore earthquake struck near Sarangani at 7:37 a.m. READ: Magnitude 7.8 quake

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PNP: Manhunt continues for remaining suspects in flood control case

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) is actively pursuing the remaining accused in a Bulacan flood control-related case following the implementation of an arrest warrant against controversial contractor Pacifico “Curlee” Discaya. In a statement on Monday, PNP chief, Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said police operations are ongoing to locate and arrest the

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2 dead in South Cotabato after magnitude 7.8 Mindanao quake

KORONADAL CITY — Two people died in South Cotabato due to the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck parts of Mindanao on Monday morning. Rolly Doanne Aquino, head of the South Cotabato Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office, said the deaths were recorded in Barangay Kablon, Tupi town. READ: Magnitude 7.8 quake rocks Mindanao, topples

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