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BACOLOD CITY—A soldier from the 79th Infantry Battalion (IB) was killed during an encounter with remnants of the New People’s Army (NPA) in Barangay Tamlang, Escalante City, Negros Occidental, on Monday afternoon. According to Lt. Col. Eric Alfonso, commander of the 79th IB, government troops encountered communist rebels allegedly responsible for a series of civilian

ANGELES CITY — Rescuers recovered four more bodies from the rubble of the collapsed nine-story building under construction in Barangay Balibago from late Monday night to early Tuesday morning, raising the confirmed death toll to 17. The recovery operations spanned several hours, according to authorities. At least three more people are reported to be still

JV Ejercito was asked about the recent legal battle of his brother, Jinggoy Estrada Senator JV Ejercito reacted to the arrest of his brother, Senator Jinggoy Estrada, by saying that justice shall prevail. Ejercito and Estrada are both sons of former President Erap Estrada. Both of them also followed in the footsteps of their father ... Read more

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MANILA, Philippines — Former Public Works and Highways secretary Manuel Bonoan’s condition is slowly improving, according to the Philippine National Police – Health Service (PNP-HS). In a text message sent to reporters on Tuesday morning, PNP-HS Director Brig. Gen. Portia Manalad confirmed that Bonoan had been admitted to the PNP General Hospital in Camp Crame,

MANILA, Philippines — Sixteen areas are expected to experience a dangerous heat index on Tuesday, according to the state weather bureau. Heat index or the “apparent heat” is the combination of air temperature and humidity, indicating how hot the body feels. In its latest weather briefing, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa)

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Hundreds of students here will return to classes in temporary tents this school year as several school buildings remain unsafe months after an earthquake and a typhoon damaged campuses across the city. While classes resume nationwide this month, students in affected schools still study in makeshift learning spaces because authorities have

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Mayor Nestor Archival wants the growing garbage stockpile at the South Road Properties (SRP) cleared within 15 to 30 days, but he stopped short of outlining a long-term solution to the city’s worsening waste crisis, instead throwing his support behind Vice Mayor Tomas Osmeña’s separate effort to craft one. Archival’s timeline

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — A viral video showing a man throwing garbage into coastal waters near the Pasil Fish Market has prompted Cebu City officials to strengthen enforcement and environmental awareness efforts across communities. In a reposted video on Monday, June 1, Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival called on residents to take responsibility in protecting

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said that the “smooth” arrest of Sen. Jinggoy Estrada over the flood control scandal was in “stark contrast” to other high-profile fugitives on the run. “By prioritizing professionalism and the rule of law, we achieved a smooth process that benefited both sides,

Jinggoy Estrada made a revelation against the minority bloc Senator Jinggoy Estrada claimed that the Senate Minority Bloc offered him to leave the Majority Bloc for the dismissal of his plunder case. Estrada faces plunder charges for the third time. To recall, after his father, former President Erap Estrada, was impeached, the Senator was accused ... Read more

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