MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Tuesday said its operatives, in coordination with the Bureau of Customs and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), discovered suspected illegal drugs worth P60 million in parcels at a mail hub in Pasay City. In a statement, the PNP said the drugs were discovered during a
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DILG urges LGUs to brace for future tremors after Mindanao earthquake
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) urged local government units (LGUs) to prepare for future earthquakes after the magnitude 7.8 tremor that shook Mindanao last week. “As the country remains highly vulnerable to seismic hazards, the DILG underscored the importance of institutionalizing preparedness and recovery mechanisms at the local
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House ready to hold special session, Adiong says
MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives is ready to hold the special session called by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday, Lanao del Sur Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong said on Tuesday. Adiong, an Assistant Majority Leader at the House, told reporters in an online interview that the special session will start at nine o’clock in
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DENR tells public to avoid areas with coastal uplift
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in Soccsksargen on Tuesday told residents in the coastal areas of Gian, Sarangani, to stay clear of areas where coastal uplift occurred after the magnitude 7.8 earthquake in the province on June 8. Coastal uplift refers to the vertical rise of the shoreline caused
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TH-AI Passport project accused of favouring large companies
Thailand’s TH-AI Passport project, valued at 1.62 billion baht, drew scrutiny over its cost, procurement process, and expected benefits. The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (MDES), led by Minister Chaichanok Chidchob, recently presented the TH-AI Passport project to the Cabinet and the public as one of the ministry’s flagship digital initiatives. According to the …
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Documentary traces PH struggle in West Philippine Sea
MANILA, Philippines — A new three-part documentary series will revisit the Philippines’ struggle to defend its maritime rights in the West Philippine Sea, as tensions continue to simmer in disputed waters nearly a decade after the landmark 2016 arbitral ruling. “The Unsinkable Spirit” chronicles the country’s response to challenges in the West Philippine Sea through
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Allies, Cayetano file SC petition to restore pre-Gatchalian Senate
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano and his allies have sought the help of the Supreme Court amid the ongoing leadership row in the Senate. The Cayetano-led faction asked the high court to halt the “mob rule” and restore structural stability at the Senate.
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Kanlaon emits ash 19 times, registers 18 volcanic quakes
BACOLOD CITY – Kanlaon Volcano emitted ash 19 times and had 18 volcanic earthquakes in the last two days, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported. The volcano had six ash emissions on Tuesday, the longest of which lasted from 8:58 a.m. to 12:31 p.m., or for three hours and 33 minutes. READ:
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Gov’t school in Baguio City ensures ‘learning’ of special learners
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — People with disabilities must not be kept at home, as they too can be taught to survive and live day to day by providing them with formal education to hone their skills in school. “We cater to special children of all ages, and we adopt the education based on their assessed needs,”
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Sandiganbayan suspends Jinggoy Estrada for 90 days
MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan on Tuesday ordered the 90-day preventive suspension of Sen. Jinggoy Estrada amid charges related to the flood control scandal. “Accordingly, in view of the foregoing, this Court hereby orders the suspension pendente lite of accused Senator Jose ‘Jinggoy’ P. Ejercito Estrada from his present position as Senator of the Republic
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