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MANILA, Philippines — Another group of players from the Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) men’s basketball team appeared before the Philippine National Police–Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP–CIDG) on Wednesday as part of the investigation into the deaths of their teammates, Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili. Shawn Tuano was among those observed entering the CIDG

CEBU CITY, Philippines – One of the country’s largest cashless ecosystem is going public. Mynt, Inc., the fintech company behind GCash, announced Wednesday, June 17, that its board of directors and shareholders have authorized the filing of a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and a listing application with the Philippine Stock

MANILA, Philippines – The yellow alert status on the Visayas grid was prolonged for Wednesday, from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., as demand remains high but operating margin is short of the contingency requirement. On Tuesday, the yellow alert status was in effect from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. READ: EXPLAINER: Color-coded grid alert statuses and

TALACOGON, Agusan del Sur — The Baterbonia family is still awaiting the results of the investigation on the drowning incident that killed rising Mindanaoan basketball star Rene Clert, an older brother said. The 18-year-old Ateneo Blue Eagles player died on June 8 during a team-building activity in Dipaculao, Aurora province, in Luzon. READ: Baterbonia returns

TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol— Repair works on the damaged approach of Bato Bridge in Barangay Cabawan, Maribojoc town, Bohol, have been further delayed after floodwaters from the Abatan River overflowed due to high tide, rendering the area impassable and hampering ongoing rehabilitation efforts. Photos shared by residents showed floodwaters inundating sections of the roadway leading to

MANILA,  Philippines — Saying he was tired of losing old friends and creating new enemies, Sen. Panfilo Lacson said he “intentionally and voluntarily relinquished” the chairmanship of the Senate blue ribbon committee (BRC), which has been investigating the flood control projects scandal.  Lacson headed the blue ribbon panel during the time of then-Senate President Vicente “Tito”

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Wednesday said it will increase its visibility around schools after a Grade 8 student allegedly stabbed seven Grade 5 students in Cavite. “We sympathize with the victims and their families, and we assure the public that the PNP is taking this matter seriously,” PNP chief Gen.

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang congratulated Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian on his election as Senate president during the chamber’s special session on Wednesday. Gatchalian secured enough votes to assume the Senate leadership after Sen. Joel Villanueva joined the 12-member majority bloc. READ: Gatchalian is new Senate president “The Palace congratulates newly elected Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian. It also

Sen. Ping Lacson Expresses Good Words for Sen. Chiz Escudero, Sen. Joel Villanueva PING LACSON – The Senator commended his colleagues Sen. Chiz Escudero and Sen. Joel Villanueva who recently joined the majority bloc. The June 3 Senate plenary session was pushed through because of the unexpected attendance of Sen. Chiz Escudero. The Senator who ... Read more

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Man Rescued After Falling Into Hidden Manhole in Baguio City  A man was rescued by the authorities after accidentally falling into a drainage manhole in San Luis Village, Baguio City.  According to reports, the man was walking through the area when he unknowingly stepped into an open manhole. The opening was reportedly covered by thick grass and vegetation, making it difficult to see.  The victim failed to notice ... Read more

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