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P25-million smuggled cigarettes seized in Negros Occidental raid

BACOLOD CITY—Operatives of the Police Regional Office–Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) seized P25 million worth of smuggled cigarettes from a truck driver, who was arrested, during a pre-dawn operation in Barangay To-oy, Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental, on Monday. The operation, led by the Regional Intelligence Division in coordination with local police units and the Bureau of

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House releases SALNs of 26 lawmakers after Remulla’s ‘warning’

MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman has obtained the statements of assets, liabilities and net worth (SALN) of 26 House lawmakers who are under the agency’s probe over their possible involvement in the infrastructure anomalies, Assistant Ombudsman Mico Clavano said on Tuesday. Last week, Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla warned House Secretary General Cheloy

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Kiko Barzaga released after posting bail over cyberlibel case

MANILA, Philippines — Cavite 4th District Rep. Kiko Barzaga was released after posting bail over the cyberlibel case against him, the police confirmed. Barzaga posted a P384,000 bail before the Makati City Regional Trial Court Branch 147 at 10:10 p.m. on Monday, Cavite police spokesperson Lt. Sarah Jane Drio told the Inquirer in a phone

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DPWH awards P7.78-B Boracay bridge to San Miguel despite opposition

ILOILO CITY — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has granted the Boracay Bridge Project to San Miguel Holdings Corporation, chaired by Ramon S. Ang, following the issuance of a Notice of Award dated March 25, 2026. The document, signed by DPWH Secretary Vivencio Dizon, confirms the government’s approval of the recommendation by

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Luistro: Petitions vs Duterte impeachment hearing never addressed issues

MANILA, Philippines — All the petitions seeking to stop the House of Representatives’ committee on justice from conducting the impeachment hearings on Vice President Sara Duterte have failed to address issues raised in the complaints, Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro said on Tuesday. Luistro, in her opening speech at the committee’s hearing, noted three petitions filed before

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Nartatez says PNPA drafting tighter measures vs hazing

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. on Tuesday said the agency’s academy was now drafting tighter measures against hazing following an alleged incident at their barracks victimizing at least 22 freshman cadets. “The cycle of wrong mindset on leadership and discipline among the cadets must stop and it

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Negros Occidental opens ‘Panaad’ to mark 30 years of unity

BACOLOD CITY — Negros Occidental Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson officially opened the 30th Panaad sa Negros Festival at the Panaad Park and Stadium on Monday, describing the milestone as a testament to the shared history, unity, and resilience of Negrenses. Lacson, who rang the ceremonial bell to signal the start of the weeklong celebration, said

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