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Final Four showdown set in Calderon Cup women’s volleyball

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The stage is now set for the Final Four of the inaugural Calderon Cup 21-Under Inter-Municipalities Women’s Volleyball Tournament following a hard-fought conclusion of the elimination round on Saturday, May 30, at the Moalboal Sports Complex in southern Cebu. Host team Moalboal proved to be the squad to beat, completing a

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Erwin Tulfo files bill exempting indigents from board, bar exam fees

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Erwin Tulfo has filed a bill seeking to exempt qualified indigent Filipinos from paying board and bar examination fees. In filing Senate Bill No. 2035, or the “Free Professional Examinations Act,” Tulfo said the measure aims to expand opportunities for underprivileged Filipinos by making professional licensure more accessible. “It is a

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Bacolod cops nab teen suspect in P2.17-M shabu sting op

BACOLOD CITY – A 19-year-old male suspect was arrested in a buy-bust that led to the recovery of P2.176 million in shabu at Purok Tahong, Barangay 2 here Sunday, the Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) said in a report. At around 2:30 a.m., alias “Nash” sold a sachet of shabu worth P1,000 to an undercover policeman

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Chiang Mai named top digital nomad destination

Chiang Mai has earned a place among the world’s top eight destinations for digital nomads and creators, after Forbes magazine included the northern Thai city in its 2026 ranking. The city joins Medellín, Cape Town, Lisbon, Bali, Mexico City, Tokyo, and Berlin on the list, reflecting Chiang Mai’s growing focus on intellectual capital and creativity …

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Bangkok international school found illegally teaching 100 foreign students

An illegal international school in Soi Pridi Banomyong, Bangkok, was raided yesterday, May 30, after immigration officers found it had operated without a licence and employed six foreign teachers without work permits. The inspection took place at about 1pm, after Immigration Bureau officers received a tip-off that the school was operating without approval and employing foreign …

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Laser beam projection on aircraft prohibited, punishable by law – Caap

MANILA, Philippines — The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (Caap) on Sunday reminded the public that projecting laser beams and other high-intensity lights toward aircraft is strictly prohibited and punishable by law. According to Caap, laser illumination either impairs aircraft pilots’ vision or causes distraction in critical phases of flight. READ: Caap reminder: Flying

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Quezon town partners with BFAR for assessment of coral reefs, resources

MANILA, Philippines — In line with National Fisherfolk Day, the local government unit (LGU) of Gumaca in Quezon province has partnered with the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) to assess the health of coral reefs and water resources.  In a Facebook post on Sunday, the LGU honored fisherfolk for their role in protecting

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Calapan City records dangerous 44°C heat index

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Residents of this city were urged to take extra precautions against extreme heat after the city recorded a heat index of 44°C at 11 a.m. on Sunday, May 31, placing it under the “danger” category. According to the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (CDRRMC), the heat index reading

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PNP disaster units on alert for Typhoon Domeng

MANILA, Philippines—The Philippine National Police (PNP) has placed its disaster response units on alert in anticipation of Typhoon Domeng’s impact on Northern Luzon, prompting preparations for possible evacuations and emergency operations. “Police offices in areas that may be affected by Domeng have been directed to remain on alert for its possible effects and to immediately

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