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MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Loren Legarda is seeking to limit class sizes in public schools, proposing a standard of 35 students and a maximum of 50 learners per room to help improve teaching and learning conditions. “Hindi lamang numero ang usapin dito. Kapag napakaraming mag-aaral sa isang classroom, mas nahihirapan ang guro na mabigyan ng

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Authorities have arrested Romblon province’s No. 1 most wanted fugitive, who faces a statutory rape charge, during a coordinated manhunt operation on Thursday (August 20).  In a statement, the Police Regional Office in MIMAROPA (Occidental and Oriental Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon, and Palawan) said the suspect, a 36-year-old man, was apprehended

MANILA, Philippines — As the House prosecution panel on Thursday expressed support for Vice President Sara Duterte’s call for a speedy impeachment trial, it emphasized that the proceedings and decisions must be handled with due process.  House prosecution spokesperson and Lanao del Sur Rep. Zia Alonte Adiong and House prosecution legal spokesperson made these statements following Duterte’s

CAUAYAN CITY – Fifty-nine tourists and island visitors are currently stranded in the province of Batanes as of Thursday (August 20) as bad weather caused by the southwest monsoon continues to hound the island after weeks of rain.  The provincial government has asked for mercy flights to fetch 59 island guests who are under the

Authorities Arrest Construction Worker for Allegedly Stabbing Jeepney Barker Friend Over Jealousy  A 39-year-old construction worker was arrested after he allegedly stabbed his friend, a jeepney barker, in Barangay Commonwealth, Quezon City.  On Wednesday evening (August 19, 2026), the 40-year-old victim was working beside the road. Initial findings from the investigation showed that the suspect approached ... Read more

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Angelu de Leon shared this challenging chapter in her life Actress and Pasig City Councilor Angelu de Leon shared her experience battling Bell’s palsy. Angelu started young in the entertainment industry. She was known as one of the 90s teen stars. She has done several projects during the height of her career. Until now, she ... Read more

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Seventeen people, including 13 students, were injured after a swarm of giant honey bees attacked people near a government complex in Pattaya today, August 20. Sawang Boriboon rescue workers were alerted at around 10.20am and dispatched more than five ambulances to the area, which is near Bang Lamung Police Station, the district office and a …

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A Thai woman issued a warning after finding her checked luggage opened and searched following a VietJet Air flight from Vietnam to Bangkok. She said some belongings were missing when she collected the suitcase at Suvarnabhumi International Airport on August 15. The passenger shared her experience on TikTok after returning from Ho Chi Minh City. …

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ROXAS CITY, Philippines — A proud son of Roxas City, Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) player Christian Manaytay of the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters is thrilled to see his hometown take center stage as it hosts its first international basketball tournament. The Roxas City Invitational Basketball Tournament 2026 tips off Friday, Aug. 21, at the

MANILA — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is moving toward a broader response to school violence that combines youth mental health, family intervention, and preventive school safety measures following the tragic shooting incidents in Tacloban and Zamboanga City. DSWD Undersecretary Fatima Dimaporo told the Senate Committee on Women, Children, Family Relations and Gender