CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former three-division world champion John Riel “Quadro Alas” Casimero is inching closer to a long-awaited showdown with Japanese boxing superstar Naoya Inoue after climbing to No. 4 in the World Boxing Organization (WBO) junior featherweight rankings. Fresh off a sensational knockout victory over former two-division world champion Luis Nery of Mexico
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Cebu City school shooting threat: What we know so far
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Police have now obtained the social media account that posted a shooting threat against a Cebu City school and have submitted the social media post to their cybercrime unit while coordinating with the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to identify the person behind the account. The latest development comes a day
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‘Double Barrel’: Police can still weaponize Duterte’s drug war policy
MANILA, Philippines – The Duterte administration’s drug war policies remain fully in effect and can still be weaponized unless the Supreme Court explicitly repeals them. In a newly filed Manifestation and Urgent Motion for Resolution, the Center for International Law (CenterLaw) — representing Sr. Ma. Juanita R. Daño and other petitioners — stated that key
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Mandaue retrains traffic enforcers for better service delivery
More than 200 field personnel of the Traffic Enforcement Agency of Mandaue (TEAM) recently completed a five-day refresher training aimed at improving service delivery and addressing complaints against traffic enforcers.
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Possible super typhoon may enter PAR Wednesday, says Pagasa
MANILA, Philippines — The state weather bureau announced on Friday that an offshore typhoon (Typhoon Bavi) is expected to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) by next Wednesday. According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) weather specialist Loriedin De La Cruz–Galicia in a 5 p.m. forecast, Typhoon Bavi is projected
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East Bay Ph1 facility strengthens Manila Water’s strategic water reserves
MANILA, Philippines – Amid concerns over the effects of El Niño and lower water allocations from Angat Dam, Manila Water assures customers across its East Zone concession area of continued 24/7 water supply, backed by years of strategic investments in alternative water sources, including the East Bay Phase 1 Water Treatment Plant (WTP). Physically completed
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2 married Caraga cops face adultery, admin raps for alleged affair
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — Two active members of the Philippine National Police (PNP) assigned to the Police Regional Office-13 (Caraga) are facing criminal and administrative charges after they were allegedly caught in a compromising situation inside a rented room in Barangay Bayanihan, Butuan City on Wednesday, July 1. In a statement, PRO-13 said
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8 hurt in Olongapo bus-jeepney collision
OLONGAPO CITY — Eight people were injured after a passenger jeepney and a passenger bus collided along the highway in Barangay Old Cabalan on Friday afternoon, July 3. According to the city’s Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (DRRMO), emergency responders rushed to the scene and provided medical assistance to the injured. READ: Gatchalian to
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Angara urges schools to maximize PTAs in promoting school safety
MANILA, Philippines – As the Department of Education (DepEd) continues to strengthen security measures in schools, Education Secretary Sonny Angara called on schools nationwide to fully maximize Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs) as vital partners in promoting learner welfare and preventing school-related violence, emphasizing that ensuring children’s safety requires strong collaboration among schools, families, communities, and government. Angara
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Taguig City police corporal in hot water for allegedly harassing minor
MANILA, Philippines — A police corporal assigned to the Taguig City Police Station is now being investigated for allegedly harassing a minor, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said. “This is unacceptable. We condemn any form of misconduct, especially those involving children. We will ensure that the case is investigated thoroughly, impartially, and in accordance with
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