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Napolcom probes 20 Eastern Visayas cops for partisan socmed posts

TACLOBAN CITY — The National Police Commission (Napolcom) has renewed its warning to police officers against engaging in partisan political activities on social media, revealing that about 20 police personnel in Eastern Visayas are currently under investigation for posts deemed to favor political figures. Lawyer Risty Sibay, Napolcom regional director for Eastern Visayas, said Tuesday that

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Drilon asks SC to decide on legality of unprogrammed funds in budget

MANILA, Philippines—Former Senate President Franklin Drilon on Tuesday urged the Supreme Court to decide on the case questioning the legality of unprogrammed funds in the old national budget. The former Senate leader seeks a resolution on the matter before the new round of proposed budget items for 2027 moves to Congress to be deliberated on.

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Bangkok rubbish workers alert police after finding active grenade

Police are investigating a grenade discovery after an active grenade was found outside a bank in the Bang Khun Non area of Bangkok this morning, June 2. Officers from Bang Khun Non Police Station and Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) units were called to the scene at about 7.30am. The grenade was discovered on a footpath …

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Cabinet asked to back MRTA takeover of Bangkok rail lines

Thailand’s Transport Ministry is seeking Cabinet approval in principle today for a plan to place Bangkok’s electric rail network under a single management body, a move intended to replace the current Bangkok BTS fare structure with a unified 40-baht cap across all lines from January 1, 2027. Deputy Transport Minister Siripong Angkasakulkiat announced yesterday that …

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Sambag 1 buy-bust: Two face raps for possessing P1.53M shabu

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Two men arrested in a predawn buy-bust operation in Barangay Sambag 1, Cebu City remain under police custody as authorities prepare complaints involving the alleged sale and possession of dangerous drugs following the seizure of P1.53 million worth of suspected shabu. The Sambag 1 buy-bust suspects, identified only as aliases “Archie,”

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Lamine Yamal: His meteoric rise from Rocafronda to the World Cup

MATARÓ, Spain — Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo will play at a record sixth World Cup in 2026, but years from now the tournament may instead be remembered as Lamine Yamal’s first. From the concrete square in Mataro the Spanish 18-year-old used to play in, to the biggest stages in world football, his rise has

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Bonoan released from confinement at PNP General Hospital

MANILA, Philippines — Former Public Works and Highways Manuel Bonoan has been released from confinement at the Philippine National Police General Hospital (PNP GH) in Camp Crame, Quezon City on Tuesday. He was discharged from the facility at around 1:23 p.m. Police kept reporters away from the vehicle Bonoan boarded, preventing them from asking for

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Senate can adjourn sine die without convening — Drilon

MANILA, Philippines—What comes next for the Senate after the majority bloc’s refusal to open the session last Monday? Under the approved legislative calendar, Congress is set to adjourn sine die on Friday, June 5. Its last session day will be on Wednesday, June 3. The Senate was supposed to hold a regular session at 5:00 p.m.

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Marcos to DepEd: Ensure smooth opening of classes on June 8

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday ordered the Department of Education (DepEd) to ensure that all schools are prepared for the opening of the new school year and prevent the unnecessary disruption of classes. The president said the DepEd “knows perfectly well what to do,” and does not need to be told how

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NBI files raps vs Barzaga over Senate shootout social media claims

MANILA, Philippines – National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) director Melvin Matibag on Tuesday filed an ethics complaint against Cavite Rep. Francisco “Kiko” Barzaga over a series of social media posts linked to the enforcement agency’s attempted arrest of fugitive Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa that led to a Senate shootout. Matibag filed the 16-page complaint

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