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MATUNGAO, Lanao del Norte — Matungao town in Lanao del Norte celebrated its 77th Charter Day on Saturday, June 20, marking it with a fun run that highlights interreligious harmony between Muslims and Christians in the area. Local government unit (LGU) workers, youth, members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and Philippine National Police,

LUCENA CITY, Philippines — A private school in General Trias City, Cavite, where seven students were wounded in a recent stabbing incident, has temporarily shifted to online learning next week as it implements additional security measures. In an advisory posted on its Facebook page on Sunday, June 21, Bethel Academy of Gen. Trias Cavite Inc.

MANILA, Philippines—The Philippine National Police (PNP) ordered a follow-up operation to locate and arrest the masterminds and financiers behind an underground scam hub in Muntinlupa City. The investigation stemmed from the June 15 arrest of an alleged manager of a Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (Pogo) in Muntinlupa City, which led to the discovery of the

Pattaya’s tourism businesses are fighting for every customer as falling walk-in numbers push vendors to take a more direct approach with visitors. Along the resort city’s busiest streets, shop owners and staff are increasingly stepping out to call to passersby, and in some cases gently guiding them toward their shops, as competition for tourist spending …

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CEBU CITY, Philippines — Twenty-six Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) councils in Cebu City could receive P1.5 million each in financial assistance for youth programs and activities under a series of resolutions set to be taken up by the City Council. The measures, authored by Councilor Rhea Mae Jakosalem, seek to approve the project proposals of the

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The playoff picture is now complete in the Architects and Engineers Basketball Association (AEBA) 9th Corporate Cup following the conclusion of the elimination round over the weekend at the University of San Carlos (USC) Downtown Campus gymnasium. Johnro Electrical Engineering secured the top seed after finishing the eliminations with an 8-1

MANILA, Philippines — A total of 24 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) returned to the Philippines in two batches over the weekend after spending nine months in detention in Russia. Russian authorities released the OFWs detained in Irkutsk, Siberia, after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. sought their release during his recent meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

MANILA, Philippines — Severe Tropical Storm Francisco (international name: Mekkhala) is approaching typhoon status, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Sunday. READ: Severe tropical storm ‘Francisco’ enters PAR, trough brings rains to VisMin In its 11 a.m. advisory, the state weather bureau reported that Francisco was packing maximum sustained winds of

MANILA, Philippines — Severe Tropical Storm Francisco (international name: Mekkhala) is nearing typhoon category, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said on Sunday. In its 11 a.m. bulletin, Pagasa reported that Francisco was packing maximum sustained winds of 110 kilometers per hour, and gusts of up to 135 kph. The cyclone was

ILOILO CITY — Authorities seized at least 2,055 grams of suspected “shabu” (crystal meth) valued at nearly P14 million and arrested three high-value individuals (HVIs) during a major buy-bust operation in Oton, Iloilo early Sunday morning, June 21. The operation, spearheaded by the Police Regional Office 6 (PRO-6) and supporting intelligence units, took place at