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The Bangkok Hilton: the real story behind Thailand’s most feared prison

Disclosure : The term “Bangkok Hilton” is a sarcastic nickname used by foreign media and Westerners to refer to Bang Kwang Central Prison  You have probably heard the phrase tossed around at a bar in Bangkok, usually as a punchline. Someone gets a parking fine, someone overstays a visa, and a friend grins and says, …

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CHED merit scholarship: How to apply before June 30 deadline

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Senior high school graduates hoping to secure government-funded college or technical-vocational education still have until June 30 to apply for the Bagong Pilipinas Merit Scholarship Program (BPMSP), a nationwide scholarship that covers tuition, school fees, stipends, and other educational assistance. The Commission on Higher Education in Central Visayas (CHED-7) urged qualified

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Explainer: Inside the Senate’s impeachment process for VP Sara

MANILA, Philippines – The Senate has completed the pre-trial conference in the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte, bringing the proceedings a step closer to the trial proper scheduled to begin on July 6. After five working sessions from June 18 to 25, the Senate Impeachment Court concluded the pre-trial conference, which centered on the

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LGBTQ+ acceptance: PH ranks third among 9 Asian economies, study says

MANILA, Philippines — While economic development is often associated with more liberal social values, data on attitudes toward homosexuality across Asia paint a more complex picture, according to a data scientist. Dr. Alicor Panao, an associate professor at the University of the Philippines, said that if economic growth naturally led to more liberal social attitudes,

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Ateneo drowning: Hazing raps sought vs Tab Baldwin, 10 others

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police – Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP CIDG) has recommended filing anti-hazing charges against former Ateneo men’s basketball head coach Tab Baldwin and 10 other individuals for allegedly violating Republic Act No. 11053. The charges stem from the drowning of drowning of players Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili during a

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Ateneo, Smart unaware of Aurora activity until after tragedy — Remulla

MANILA, Philippines — Ateneo de Manila University and telecommunications company Smart Communications were unaware of the training activity in Aurora where student-athletes Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili drowned, Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said. “Based on all testimonies, the activity was carried out without the knowledge of Ateneo de Manila University,” Remulla said in Filipino in

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Extremist groups declared persona non grata in Lanao del Norte

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur —Two major base commands of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) have formally declared extremist and lawless groups unwelcome in their areas of influence, a united stand against terrorism and criminality in the province. Philippine Army’s 1st Infantry Division spokesperson Maj. Noelio Brigole disclosed that the 127th Base Command, led

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Marcos inspects, hails QC flood control facility

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday inspected the newly rehabilitated G. Araneta Drainage System in Quezon City. The project is part of the government’s intensified flood mitigation efforts under the “Oplan Kontra Baha” program. Marcos was accompanied during the inspection by Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon and Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa. READ:

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DILG to seek HDO vs ex-Ateneo coach Tab Baldwin

              MANILA, Philippines — The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) will recommend that a hold departure order (HDO) be issued against resigned Ateneo de Manila University head coach Tab Baldwin, Secretary Jonvic Remulla said Friday. “We will recommend an HDO,” Remulla said during a press briefing

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Rayver Cruz Reveals The Only Condition To Work With An Ex-Girlfriend

Rayver Cruz and Julie Anne San Jose do not mind working with an ex Kapuso actor-host Rayver Cruz revealed the only condition he has to work with an ex-girlfriend. Rayver and his girlfriend Asia’s Limitless Star Julie Anne San Jose guested on the Kapuso afternoon talk show Fast Talk With Boy Abunda. They started as ... Read more

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