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2 dead, 5 hurt in truck-jeepney crash in Batangas City

LUCENA CITY — Two motorists were killed and five others were injured in a vehicular crash involving a truck and a passenger jeepney in Batangas City on Wednesday (August 26). The Philippine Red Cross (PRC), in a report posted on its Facebook page, said its emergency medical team responded to the crash in Barangay Concepcion

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DepEd launches AI-powered platform for school disaster preparedness

MANILA, Philippines – To strengthen disaster resilience across school communities, the Department of Education officially launched its artificial intelligence-driven (AI), multi-hazard platform LIGTAS+, or Learning Institution Geohazard Tracking and Assessment for Safety, for nationwide implementation. “Through LIGTAS+, with its artificial intelligence-powered features, we will have clearer and more actionable information to support our schools,” said

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Dizon calls DPWH compliance with Accessibility Law ‘terrible’

MANILA, Philippines – Public Works and Highways Secretary Vince Dizon on Wednesday described his agency’s compliance with Batas Pambansa 344, or the Accessibility Law, as “terrible,” noting that the agency still has much to do to make public infrastructure accessible to persons with disabilities (PWDs) and other sectors. During the House Committee on Appropriations’ briefing

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Adiong: Equating heroes’ aliases with OVP beneficiaries an insult

MANILA, Philippines — Equating the reasons why national heroes used aliases with why recipients of the Office of the Vice President’s (OVP) confidential funds (CF) had to use pseudonyms is an insult to the memory of those who sacrificed their lives, Lanao del Sur Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong said. In a press briefing after Vice President

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Defence Ministry: USS Abraham Lincoln visit is for rest only

Thailand’s Defence Ministry says next week’s port call by the USS Abraham Lincoln is strictly a rest stop for its crew, with no joint military exercises or operations planned. Ministry Spokesperson Rear Admiral Surasant Kongsiri confirmed the carrier and two escort ships will dock at Sattahip in eastern Thailand from September 2 to 6. Surasant …

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Lampang locals convicted of stealing shrimp from overturned truck

Thirty-two locals in Thoen district, Lampang, were sentenced to six months in prison, suspended for two years, and fined 10,000 baht after stealing fresh shrimp worth over 300,000 baht from a truck that overturned on March 16. The incident occurred late at night on March 16, when a fresh shrimp delivery truck operated by a …

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Seven injured in science experiment explosion at Yala school

Seven people, including five primary school pupils and two teachers, were injured when alcohol exploded during a science experiment at a school in Yala today, August 26. Police in Yaha district received a report of the accident at around 11.30am. The incident occurred during an experiment in a Year 2 classroom at a school in …

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You can consult a doctor at any hour, without ever leaving home

Got a cold that won’t quit, a stomach bug, or a question about a medication and don’t want to lose half a day to a hospital visit over it? Telemedicine in Thailand has become a practical answer to that, letting you speak to a doctor by video or phone in minutes, any hour, without booking …

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Mactan-Cebu becomes first PH airport to earn ACA Level 2 certification

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) has accomplished another milestone in its sustainability efforts by obtaining an Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) Level 2 – Reduction certification. At present, MCIA is the only airport in the country to have received this recognition. This accreditation acknowledges the measures MCIA has taken to lower its

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Jinggoy Estrada escorted to private hospital for knee X-ray

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Jinggoy Estrada, who is currently detained as he faces a plunder case, arrived at a private hospital in San Juan City after being allowed by the Sandiganbayan to have a medical exam. Several jail personnel Estrada when he arrived at Cardinal Santos Medical Center from the New Quezon City Jail in

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