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Mike Defensor still thinking about appearing at NBI; questions subpoena

MANILA, Philippines — Former congressman Mike Defensor is still unsure about appearing at the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Wednesday, June 10, as he questions the subpoena issued to him. NBI Director Melvin Matibag earlier said the bureau released a subpoena to Defensor after it received information that he allegedly bribed each of the

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Pangasinan to extend financial aid to Mindanao quake-hit provinces

LINGAYEN, Pangasinan — The provincial government of Pangasinan will provide financial assistance to provinces in Mindanao affected by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck on Monday. Gov. Ramon Guico III confirmed the province’s commitment to extend aid when asked whether Pangasinan would help support ongoing disaster recovery and rehabilitation efforts in the quake-hit areas. READ:

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NCRPO mum on Senate threats, but on ‘heightened awareness’

MANILA, Philippines — The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) did not comment on alleged threats to the Senate but maintained that it was on “heightened awareness” nonetheless. “At this time, we defer to official statements from Senate security and higher headquarters,” NCRPO spokesperson Maj. Hazel Asilo told the Inquirer in a text message on

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New Senate majority to donate one month’s salary to quake victims

MANILA, Philippines – The new Senate majority will donate their one month salary to support the relief efforts for communities affected by the massive quake that struck Sarangani on Monday. The commitment comes as the Office of the Civil Defense reported at least 37 deaths, four missing persons, and 456 injured individuals. The earthquake has

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Thailand to launch Krabi-Phuket seaplane to target high-spending tourists

Thailand is preparing to launch a seaplane service linking Krabi and Phuket by the end of this year, aiming to attract high-spending tourists and strengthen its position as a regional aviation hub. Deputy Spokesperson of the Prime Minister’s Office, Lalida Phiriswattana, reported today, June 9, that the Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul focuses …

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Dutch man dies after heart procedure, Thai wife alleges medical negligence

A Thai woman has gone public with allegations of medical negligence after her late Dutch husband died less than 24 hours after returning home from a heart procedure in Thailand. Jiranuch, the wife of the deceased man, Richard, posted about the case on Facebook yesterday, June 8. She said Richard had flown from the Netherlands …

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Thailand video news | Philippines Earthquake, Thailand’s Immigration App & AIRPORT complaint

In today’s stories, A shocking murder-suicide involving a TikTok star, a Phuket tuk tuk driver accusing a passenger of theft, and Thailand’s plans to introduce a new immigration app are making headlines today. We’ll also look at growing concerns over pollution at Bang Saen Beach, a viral airport complaint that’s dividing opinion online, a boat …

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Spurs beat Knicks in Game 3 of NBA Finals

The San Antonio Spurs recovered to beat the New York Knicks, 115-111, in Game 3 of the NBA Finals in New York.  Victor Wembanyama had 32 points for the Spurs, who now trail the best-of-seven series, 1-2. READ: Wemby misses at end, Knicks edge Spurs to go 2–0 in NBA Finals Stephon Caste added 23

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Guadalupe buy-bust: 17-year-old nabbed with P510K shabu

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Around 75 grams of suspected shabu worth P510,000 were seized from a 17-year-old boy following a buy-bust operation in Barangay Guadalupe, Cebu City, on Sunday evening, June 7. The operation, conducted at around 6:35 p.m. in Sitio Tabay, involved operatives of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency in Central Visayas (PDEA-7) and

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Mindanao earthquake death toll climbs to 37; 479 injured – NDRRMC

MANILA, Philippines — The death toll from the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck off Maasim, Sarangani in Mindanao on Monday morning has risen to 37, while 479 people have so far been reported injured and four others remain missing, authorities reported on Tuesday. According to the latest data from the National Disaster Risk Reduction and

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