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Chinese suspect vanishes after violent attack on transwoman in Pattaya

A Chinese man has fled Thailand after allegedly assaulting a transgender woman in a Pattaya hotel room, leaving her with injuries that required 30 stitches. The victim posted a video on Facebook yesterday, May 25, showing the alleged assault and said she would pursue the case. She said she suffered facial injuries requiring 18 stitches, …

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Repeat drug users in Thailand to face imprisonment instead of rehabilitation

House of Representatives President Sophon Saram said Thailand’s drug laws should be revised to impose stricter penalties on repeat drug users, including imprisonment instead of rehabilitation. Thailand previously required all suspects found in possession of illegal drugs to face prosecution and imprisonment based on the quantity of drugs involved and the severity of the offence. …

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Cayetano challenge alleged coup plotters: Show me 13 signatures

MANILA,  Philippines— Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano said he was prepared to administer the oath to his replacement—just show him 13 signatures. Cayetano himself said this on the Senate floor on Monday, as he lamented the lingering ouster talks against him since assuming the Senate presidency on May 11. “I’m at your service and I

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Knicks sweep Cavaliers to advance to NBA Finals

The New York Knicks routed the Cleveland Cavaliers, 130-93, to sweep the NBA Eastern Conference Finals, 4-0, and advance to the Finals. Karl Anthony Towns led the Knicks in the rout with 19 points. The Knicks will next face the winner of the Western Conference Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and the OKC Thunder.

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Red tide alert raised in Samar, Biliran waters

TACLOBAN CITY — Health and fisheries authorities have raised a red tide warning in parts of Samar and nearby coastal waters after seawater and shellfish samples tested positive for saxitoxin, which can cause paralytic shellfish poisoning. In an advisory released on Monday, the regional office of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) said

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Taal Volcano logs 21 quakes, 10 tremors in past 24 hours

LUCENA CITY — Taal Volcano recorded a significant increase in volcanic earthquakes and tremor episodes over the past 24 hours, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Tuesday. In its morning bulletin, Phivolcs reported that Taal Volcano recorded 21 volcanic earthquakes and 10 volcanic tremor episodes, each lasting between one and

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Padilla under DOJ scrutiny: ‘He already confessed to a lot of things’

MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Justice (DOJ) is studying the “factual circumstances” and public admissions to determine if Senator Robin Padilla may be prosecuted for a particular crime. After six months in hiding, dela Rosa appeared before the Senate to cast his vote for a new Senate president. After the gunfire incident, he left

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3 persons of interest eyed in killing of BARMM radioman

COTABATO CITY — Police authorities in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) are looking into three persons of interest in the killing of an FM radio reporter in the region’s Special Geographic Area on May 21.4 Citing a report from the Malidegao Municipal Police Station, Capt. Steffi Salanguit, spokesperson for the Police Regional

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PNP sets up help desks for Parola fire victims

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) will set up help desks to assist victims of last Saturday’s blaze that displaced over 2,500 families at the Parola Compound in Binondo, Manila. “A sufficient number of our personnel were sent not only to secure evacuation centers but also to coordinate with the local government unit

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Maris Racal Faces Backlash Over Viral Giveaway to Jeepney Drivers

Maris Racal Sparks Online Debate After Simple Gift Distribution Goes Viral MARIS RACAL – An act of simple gratitude from actress Maris Racal quickly turned into a trending topic after netizens shared mixed opinions about her recent outreach activity. Kapamilya star Maris Racal recently became the subject of mixed reactions from netizens after a video ... Read more

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