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Boxer Mark Vicelles earns recognition in Shizuoka, Japan

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Filipino boxer Mark “Rasta Mac” Vicelles continues to make a name for himself in Japan’s highly competitive boxing scene. Now based in Shizuoka Prefecture and training with the Suruga Danji Boxing Gym, Vicelles recently paid a courtesy call on Shizuoka Governor Yasutomo Suzuki following his latest achievement in the ring. According

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₱860M worth of illicit cigarettes seized in Cebu

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Authorities intercepted 11 40-foot cargo containers loaded with illicit cigarettes worth an estimated ₱860 million during a joint operation in Cebu on Wednesday, June 24. The operation stemmed from intelligence information that led authorities to the shipments in Mandaue City and Cebu City. The Bureau of Customs (BOC)-Port of Cebu, Philippine

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House prosecutors thank Senate after VP Duterte pretrial completion

MANILA, Philippines —The House prosecution panel thanked the Senate impeachment court on Thursday night for helping complete the pretrial proceedings in the case against Vice President Sara Duterte despite the thousands of documentary exhibits involved. The five-day pretrial conference, held on June 18 and June 22 to 25, closed with the marking of documentary evidence

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Luistro: If trial will have longer hours, 2 witnesses daily possible

MANILA, Philippines — The prosecution may be able to present two witnesses on a single day for Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial if the court adopts longer operating hours, lead public prosecutor and Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro said on Thursday. In a press briefing at the Senate after the end of the pretrial conference, Luistro

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Mayon Volcano records minor lava burst

MANILA, Philippines — Mayon Volcano recorded a minor explosive activity involving bursts of lava on Thursday evening, according to the Office of Civil Defense (OCD). The OCD said the minor strombolian activity began at 6:58 p.m. This activity came after two lava effusions were recorded on Wednesday evening, as Mayon entered its 170th day of

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Baterbonia death raises concern on athlete protection gaps

SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — The death of Agusan del Sur basketball standout Rene Clert Baterbonia has raised concerns over athlete protection in local sports development programs, particularly when athletes transition from local government unit (LGU)-supported initiatives to school or collegiate teams. Baterbonia’s mother, Rovelyn, brought the issue after publicly claiming that their family

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Average house price in Thailand by region (2026)

Thailand has one of the widest property price ranges in Southeast Asia, which makes the national average close to useless as a planning number. The same budget that gets you a modest studio in Sukhumvit could buy a four-bedroom pool villa in Hua Hin, or a sea-view condo in Pattaya, or a decent townhouse in …

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Buddhism doesn’t ban Polygamy, As long as everyone’s happy

If you’ve spent any time in Thailand, you’ve probably heard the term mia noi “minor wife.” You may have also assumed that in a country where 95% of the population is Buddhist, such arrangements must be somehow frowned upon by the religion. However, the reality is more nuanced. Understanding it helps unlock something important about Thai …

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CPSC bares comprehensive sports development plans for Cebu Province

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu Provincial Sports Commission (CPSC) is looking beyond the traditional role of merely organizing tournaments and sports programs as it charts a long-term road map for sports development across the province. CPSC Chairman Dr. Rhoel Dejaño reiterated that the commission’s primary thrust is to identify promising athletes from the grassroots

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Gabriel Santisima to defend WBO AsPac crown in Sanman 102 mainer

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Rising Filipino prospect Gabriel Santisima will put his World Boxing Organization (WBO) Asia Pacific super bantamweight title on the line against Philippine champion Marsolo Pandian in the main event of the “Sanman 102” boxing card on July 11 in Malungon, Sarangani Province. Santisima, one of the top prospects of the Cebu-based

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