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Court orders arrest of Curlee Discaya, 10 others, over malversation case

MANILA, Philippines — The Bulacan Regional Trial Court Branch 20 has ordered the arrest of controversial government contractor Pacifico “Curlee” Discaya and 10 others for malversation in connection with an allegedly anomalous Bulacan flood control project. Also included in the arrest warrant are his wife, Sarah Discaya; as well as St. Timothy Construction executive Ma.

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Curlee Discaya to be turned over to DILG on June 8 – Remulla

MANILA, Philippines — Government contractor Curlee Discaya will be turned over to the Department of the Interior and Local Government next Monday, June 8, according to Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla. “Upon advice of [Senate President Pro Tempore Win Gatchalian], since the courts are closed, he will be released to us Monday morning,”

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Marcos to new law grads: Success is measured by integrity, not posts held

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday urged new law graduates in Iloilo City to always choose principle over convenience, truth over falsehood, and service over self-interest. In his speech during the 3rd Commencement Exercises of the West Visayas State University – College of Law in Iloilo City, Marcos encouraged them to remain committed

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Public warned vs ‘forces of darkness’ over alleged June 12 attack plan

MANILA, Philippines — Palace Press Officer Claire Castro on Friday did not confirm the alleged plan by “pro-Sara” groups to attack Malacañang on June 12, but urged the public to stay vigilant against “forces of darkness.” Castro issued the statement following a social media post of veteran journalist and columnist Ramon Tulfo, claiming that the Philippine

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Khon Kaen, Kalasin lose power after truck crashes into power poles

A trailer truck crashed into two high-voltage power poles in Khon Kaen yesterday, June 4, leaving the driver seriously injured and causing a wide power outage across parts of Khon Kaen and Kalasin. The crash happened on the Nam Phong to Kranuan road in Nam Phong district. Provincial Electricity Authority workers rushed to the scene …

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Thai teen allegedly assaults girlfriend to death in Pattaya petrol station

A Thai father demanded justice, claiming his daughter died following an alleged assault by her 16 year old boyfriend at her workplace in Pattaya, while colleagues initially told him she collapsed from consuming kratom and energy drinks. The incident occurred at a petrol station on Sukhumvit Road in Pattaya at around 10pm on June 4. …

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MPBL: Cebu Greats rout Valenzuela in bounce-back win

The Cebu Greats returned to their winning ways with a convincing 89-70 victory over the Valenzuela City Darkhorse in the ongoing MPBL Season 26 on Thursday night, June 4, at the Cuneta Astrodome in Manila.

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Bohol buy-bust: Drug den dismantled in Baclayon, 3 arrested

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Authorities dismantled a drug den and arrested three newly identified drug personalities during a buy-bust operation in Baclayon town, Bohol, on Thursday evening, June 4. The operation, carried out at around 6:37 p.m. in Barangay Taguihon, was jointly conducted by personnel of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency in Central Visayas (PDEA-7),

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Don’t dismiss El Niño impact, Speaker Dy tells execs

MANILA, Philippines — The government must prepare for the possible impact of an El Niño phenomenon instead of dismissing it, as several sectors like agriculture and food may be at high risk, House of Representatives Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III said on Friday. Dy in a statement, said that a proactive El Niño response is needed to

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