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Defending champs off to strong starts in SHAABAA semifinals

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Defending champions Batch 2012-Harley Davidson and Batch 2018-CORE drew first blood in their respective semifinal series in the ongoing Sacred Heart Ateneo Alumni Basketball Athletic Association (SHAABAA) Season 29 playoffs on Sunday, June 28, at the Magis Eagles Arena in Mandaue City. Batch 2012-Harley Davidson stunned heavily favored Division B top-seed

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3 fugitives fall in Bukidnon police operations

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Three top-tier fugitives wanted for parricide and illegal drugs were arrested in Bukidnon following a series of joint police operations across the province, an official said on Monday. Major Joann Navarro, Police Regional Office-10 (PRO-10) spokesperson, said the separate apprehensions of the suspects on June 25 were “not just about

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Mpox case confirmed in Mandaluyong City; contact tracing launched

MANILA, Philippines — The Mandaluyong City government on Monday, June 29, confirmed a case of mpox, prompting health officials to launch contact tracing and other disease surveillance measures to prevent transmission. The City Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit (Cesu) said in an advisory that it is managing the confirmed case in coordination with the City Health

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Bantug: Pretrial order sent to parties in Sara Duterte impeachment case

MANILA, Philippines — Ahead of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial on July 6, the pretrial order has been sent electronically to the House prosecution panel and Duterte’s defense team, impeachment clerk of court Renato Bantug said. When asked whether the pretrial order has already been sent, Bantug answered in the affirmative via text message

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Illicit cigarettes seized in Isabela have P82.33M in tax liabilities – BIR

MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Internal Revenue in Cagayan Valley has seized over 100,00 packs of suspected illicit cigarettes with an estimated floor price of P9.02 million but with tax liabilities of at least P82.33 million – P81.8 million in excise tax and P1.53 million in value-added tax, according to a BIR statement on Monday.

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Palace: Mabanta’s apology a ‘lesson’ on creating baseless intrigue

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Monday said PGMN founder Franco Mabanta’s apology to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos serves as a “lesson” against making baseless accusations. Mabanta released an apology video addressed to the First Couple, as well as Vice President Sara Duterte and Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo, for his

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Thailand visa exemption in 2026 – every nationality covered and what is changing

Thailand’s visa exemption framework is one of the most generous in Southeast Asia, and also one of the most actively changing. As of late June 2026, nationals from 93 countries and territories enter Thailand visa-free for up to 60 days. A Cabinet decision made on 19 May 2026 approved scrapping that scheme entirely, but as …

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Narathiwat bomb attack injures 2 Malaysian tourists

Two Malaysian tourists were injured in a bomb attack on a road in Narathiwat province today, June 29, following an ongoing insurgency in southern Thailand. Officers from Tak Bai Police Station were notified of the explosion at around 11.45am on Sai Sapom Road in the Phraiwan subdistrict, Tak Bai district, Narathiwat. Explosive ordnance disposal teams, …

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Amid LPA threat: Cebu PDRRMO ready to augment local disaster response

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) is prepared to reinforce local disaster response teams as a developing weather disturbance threatens parts of the province. The assurance came as a low-pressure area (LPA) continues to bring rains and thunderstorms across Cebu, prompting authorities to heighten monitoring and preparedness

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