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Matibag: NBI to subpoena Phisgoc 2019 officials over SEA Games probe

MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) will subpoena officials of the Philippine Southeast Asian Games Organizing Committee (Phisgoc) in connection with the bureau’s probe into the alleged funding irregularities of a sports complex built in New Clark City, Tarlac, which was used in the 2019 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, according to Director

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The best Phi Phi island tour from Phuket leaves at 6am and here is why

Most Phi Phi island tours from Phuket leave around 8am. They arrive at Maya Bay between 9 and 10am, the same window as the day-trip fleet from Krabi, Koh Lanta, and Phi Phi Don. The beach is crowded before most people have finished their breakfast. That is not a bad tour company. That is just …

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Thai driver says apology fails to stop road rage suspect from damaging car

A Thai driver reported a road rage incident on Nonthaburi road to police after a man climbed onto the bonnet of his pickup truck, damaged the windscreen and remained on the moving vehicle following a dispute. The 28 year old complainant, Pornchai Praphai, filed a report with Sai Noi Police Station yesterday, July 16, after …

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Indian fortune teller arrested over illegal work in Pattaya

An Indian fortune teller in Pattaya was arrested yesterday, July 16, after Tourist Police accused him of working without a permit and allegedly charging tourists for fortune-telling and spiritual rituals. Following complaints from residents and tourists, Tourist Police investigated reports that a group of South Asian men, particularly Indian nationals, dressed in religious-style clothing, were …

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Tarriela to senators: Demand China apology over ‘monkey’ video

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine Coast Guard spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea Rear Adm. Jay Tarriela on Friday challenged senators who previously criticized his caricature of Chinese President Xi Jinping to demand an apology from China over a state-run media video depicting Filipinos as monkeys. Tarriela specifically named Sens. Alan Peter Cayetano and Robin Padilla,

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China Daily’s racist attack against Filipinos condemned by lawmakers

MANILA, Philippines – Lawmakers condemned the blatantly racist and dehumanizing AI-generated video and editorial cartoons published by China Daily, a Chinese state media outlet. In a joint statement Friday, House of Representatives Deputy Speakers Paolo Ortega and Jay Khonghun, and Deputy Majority Leaders Ernix Dionisio Jr. of Manila and Zia Alonto Adiong of Lanao del Sur

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DHSUD, Pag-IBIG turn over over 8,000 housing units

Mas daghan pang Filipino families ang adunay higayon nga makaangkon og kaugalingong balay human gi-inspect ug gi-turn over sa Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) ug Pag-IBIG Fund ang housing projects sa Tarlac ubos sa Expanded Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino (4PH) Program. Gipangulohan nila DHSUD Secretary Jose Ramon P. Aliling ug Pag-IBIG

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Remembering Judge Menmen Paredes, whose fight for justice never ended

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Long before retired Regional Trial Court (RTC) Judge Meinrado “Menmen” Paredes earned respect as one of Cebu’s most principled jurists, he had already paid the price for standing up against authoritarian rule. Just two days after then-President Ferdinand Marcos Sr. declared martial law in September 1972, soldiers arrested the young law

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GCash won’t scrap transaction fees yet; eyes further cuts

CEBU CITY, Philippines — GCash is not yet ready to eliminate transaction fees despite a growing trend of several banks going fee-free, an executive said. But the country’s largest e-wallet said it is studying the possibility of further fee reductions. The company recently reduced its transfer fee from P15 to P10 and is exploring additional

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