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Camarines Sur police officer’s hand severed in bolo attack

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A police officer lost his left hand after he was attacked with a bolo by a man who authorities said appeared to be mentally disturbed in San Jose, Camarines Sur on Saturday, August 22. The 42-year-old cop, a member of San Jose Municipal Police Station, was responding to a report about

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Cebu City seeks higher penalties for garbage ordinance violations

CEBU CITY, Philippines — People who violate Cebu City’s garbage ordinance could face higher fines and escalating penalties for repeat offenses under a proposed measure seeking to strengthen enforcement against improper waste disposal, nonpayment of garbage fees, and other violations. City Councilor Winston C. Pepito is proposing to amend Article 31, Title VIII of Ordinance

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Sara Duterte trial: Prosecution backs revised schedule amid delays

MANILA, Philippines – The prosecution team in Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial supports revising the schedule of the proceedings, Manila Rep. Joel Chua said on Sunday, as repeated postponements have slowed the trial. Chua, a public prosecutor, said the team wants to wrap up Duterte’s case quickly and is open to measures that would

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Fire razes 150 stalls in Iligan City central market

ILIGAN CITY — A fire razed to the ground some 150 stalls at the central market in Zone 10 Poblacion here before dawn on Sunday, officials said. Fire Officer 1 Renzie B. Reuyan, fire and arson investigator at the Bureau of Fire Protection Central Fire Station here, told the Inquirer in an interview that the

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P802-M proposed for counselors as campus violence raises alarm

MANILA, Philippines – The Marcos administration plans to spend P802 million in 2027 to hire more than 2,000 guidance counselors for state schools, a bid to strengthen mental health services for students, House Minority Leader Marcelino Libanan said on Sunday. The allotment under the proposed P7.2-trillion national budget for 2027 would open up 1,800 new

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Bomb blasts, arson attacks rock Narathiwat

Multiple bomb blasts and arson attacks struck Narathiwat and Yala yesterday, injuring two people and prompting a curfew across parts of the southern border provinces. Officials from the Narathiwat Special Task Force said the unrest hit 11 locations across the province, damaging vehicles, telecommunications infrastructure and government property. In Rangae district, an explosion struck a …

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Suvarnabhumi probes 600k baht worth of items missing from suitcase

A passenger reported belongings worth around 600,000 baht missing from a suitcase after flying from Bangkok to Krabi, prompting Suvarnabhumi Airport to investigate the baggage’s journey through the airport. The passenger posted on social media that they travelled on Thai VietJet flight VZ342 from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Krabi on August 21. After the journey, the …

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Brian Kerle Academy stays perfect at Roxas City Invitational

Australia's Brian Kerle Basketball Academy continued its impressive run in the inaugural Roxas City Invitational Tournament 2026, overcoming Adamson University, 78-75, for its second straight victory on Saturday, August 22, at the Dinggoy Roxas Civic Center.

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Leptospirosis cases surge, NKTI limits walk-in admissions

MANILA, Philippines — The National Kidney and Transplant Institute (NKTI) in Quezon City has limited walk-in admissions at its emergency room (ER) as it operates at full bed capacity amid a surge in leptospirosis cases and a high volume of patients. “To prioritize patients requiring emergency care and admission, walk-in admissions will be subject to

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Walang pasok: In-person class suspensions for Aug. 24

MANILA, Philippines — Some local government units (LGUs) suspended in-person classes on Monday, Aug. 24, due to the effects of the southwest monsoon. READ: Enhanced habagat to bring heavy rain in Luzon, western Visayas next week Below is the running list of suspensions for Aug. 24. /mcm

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