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Pagasa: Neneng weakens into LPA, exits PAR

MANILA, Philippines — Tropical Depression (TD) Neneng has weakened into a low-pressure area (LPA) and exited the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) on Thursday afternoon, the state weather bureau said. In its weather bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) reported that, as of 4 p.m, the center of Neneng was estimated

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Solon: House to keep funding for child protection, mental health in 2027

MANILA, Philippines – The House of Representatives plans to continue funding mental health support and child protection programs next year, a lawmaker said on Thursday as budget talks are underway in the chamber. In a media briefing, Lanao del Sur Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong said a recent school shooting in Zamboanga City underscored the need

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Elderly woman in Phuket arrested for running gambling fraud scheme

Police arrested a 71 year old Thai woman for a gambling fraud scheme, swindling more than 9 million baht from a businesswoman in Phuket. She was also found involved in similar cases that caused losses exceeding 64 million baht. The elderly suspect, identified only as Sor, was arrested today, August 20, on the side of …

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Government challenges MP over TH-AI Passport IO allegations

The Thai government has challenged opposition MP Rukchanok Srinork to provide evidence for her suspicion that social media accounts supporting the TH-AI Passport project may be part of an information operation (IO) linked to the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (MDES). Deputy Government Spokesperson Lalida Persvivatana responded today, August 20, saying scrutiny of the …

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Nontshinga ready to silence Bohol crowd in Suganob rematch

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former International Boxing Federation (IBF) world light flyweight champion and current No. 2 contender Sivenathi “The One” Nontshinga knows exactly what awaits him when he steps into the ring against Regie “Filipino Phenom” Suganob of the PMI Bohol Boxing Stable on Sept. 12, in the main event of “Kumong Bol-Anon 26”

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Amid school violence, Tagle urges families to raise kids with compassion

MANILA – Cardinal Tagle on Wednesday called on families, particularly parents and grandparents, to raise children with compassion in the wake of Tuesday’s fatal shooting incident inside a school in Zamboanga City. The prelate also called on them to reflect on how values are formed at home. “For grandparents and parents, please show children a

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Clearing begins at Norkis Park for Mandaue City College, CTU campuses

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Clearing operations have begun at Norkis Park in Barangay Looc to make way for the construction of the eight-story building for Mandaue City College (MCC) and a three-story building for Cebu Technological University (CTU). Mayor Thadeo “Jonkie” Ouano and Rep. Emmarie “Lolypop” Ouano-Dizon inspected the site on Wednesday, August 19, accompanied

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Why August 21 is a holiday in the Philippines

August 21 is observed as a special non-working holiday in the Philippines every year to commemorate the death of former senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr., one of the country’s most prominent opposition figures during the dictatorship of former president Ferdinand Marcos Sr.

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Motorcyclist yields gun, shabu at Quezon checkpoint

LUCENA CITY — A motorcycle rider was caught with an illegal hand gun and shabu (crystal meth) at a checkpoint in Candelaria town in Quezon province on Wednesday (Aug. 19), police said on Thursday (Aug. 20). At 11:30 a.m., the 29-year-old rider, identified by police as “Luis,” was flagged down at a checkpoint along the

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