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CEBU CITY, Philippines — In the wake of the Ateneo de Zamboanga University shooting and other recent attacks, authorities and safety experts have issued new protocols for schools to prevent violence, handle active shooters, and limit online harm. The statements from the Psychological Association of the Philippines (PAP), the Philippine United Emergency Rescue Services Alliance

CALASIAO, Pangasinan –  Bugallon town has declared a state of calamity during a special session on Wednesday after over 25,000 residents were affected by continuous heavy rain caused by the southwest monsoon and tropical cyclones Luis and Maymay. Sanggunian Member Manuel Orduna said that Mayor William Dy requested the special session. READ: Calumpit declares state

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte on Wednesday maintained that she has no reason to attend her impeachment trial, saying her lawyers fully represent her. Duterte defended her decision to skip the proceedings despite calls for her to appear in person to expedite the trial. READ: Senate impeachment court grants witness’ request for leave

MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) intends to finish its investigation into the supposed “honey trap” plot against Executive Secretary Ralph Recto in three to five days, according to Director Melvin Matibag on Wednesday. This schedule came after the bureau recently subpoenaed the personalities implicated in the supposed modus. These persons included

MANILA, Philippines — Ateneo de Zamboanga University extended its class suspension until Thursday, Aug. 20, following the on-campus school shooting incident. Last Tuesday, an armed student opened fire at the Ateneo de Zamboanga University shooting one schoolmate dead, before taking his own life. “In view of the circumstances affecting the University community, and to allow

Central Retail Corporation’s food arm has agreed to buy out Japanese-owned supermarket chain MaxValu in Thailand, with all 30 branches set to be converted into the group’s Tops brand from October 1. Central Food Retail (CFR), a subsidiary wholly owned by Central Retail Corporation (CRC), signed a deal on August 7 to acquire 100% of …

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A Thai father in Chiang Rai lost his life in an explosion yesterday, August 18, while trying to hold off police to allow his son, who is wanted for drug offences, to escape from arrest. Officers from the Narcotics Suppression Bureau (NSB) Division 3 and soldiers went to search a house in Huai Chomphu subdistrict, …

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Severe flooding has hit Nan today, August 19, after continuous heavy rain triggered flash floods and rapidly rising waterways across the northern province. Floodwaters have entered homes and made several major roads impassable. Pua district was among the hardest-hit areas, with rapidly rising floodwater inundating homes across several communities as large volumes of water flowed into …

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Travellers arriving in Thailand may be asked to show that they have enough money to support their stay. Depending on how you enter the country, the requirement can be 10,000 or 20,000 baht per person, while visa-exempt travellers should check the rules applying to their nationality before flying. You have your passport, hotel booking and …

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Ezy Airlines postponed the launch of its Chiang Mai-Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai-Pai, and Chiang Mai-Nan routes indefinitely while awaiting approval from Chiang Mai International Airport. The airline had originally planned to open ticket bookings for the three northern routes on August 17, but the plan was delayed as Ezy Airlines has not yet received …

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