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Nartatez to Cebu police: Speed up probe into car dealer ‘abduction’

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. ordered the Cebu police to speed up their investigation into the supposed abduction of a car dealer. “The PNP is treating this reported abduction case with utmost urgency and we are committed to determine the facts and identify those responsible,” Nartatez said

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PhilHealth, IBP ink ties to provide free legal aid to qualified members

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) and the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) have committed to bringing legal services closer to qualified PhilHealth members for free, especially in promoting and raising awareness of their rights under the Universal Health Care (UHC) program. PhilHealth and the IBP signed a two-year memorandum of

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Recto says Leviste, opposition may be behind plunder complaint

MANILA, Philippines — Executive Secretary Ralph Recto on Tuesday said he still has questions about who is really behind the plunder and malversation complaint filed with the Office of the Ombudsman, but added that the opposition or Batangas 1st District Rep. Leandro Leviste could allegedly be involved. He made the remarks during a brief media

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P1.36-M shabu seized, 3 nabbed in Taguig City sting

MANILA, Philippines — The police seized an estimated P1.36 million worth of suspected shabu (crystal meth) and arrested three suspects in a buy-bust operation in Taguig City, the Philippine National Police – National Capital Region Police Office (PNP – NCRPO) said on Tuesday. The suspects were arrested late Monday night at a fast food restaurant

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DILG urges LGUs to speed up approvals for renewable energy projects

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) urged local government units (LGUs) to speed up the approval processes for renewable energy (RE) projects across the country. In a statement on Tuesday, DILG explained that their appeal to LGUs came amid the government’s push for energy security and the declaration of

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7 mine workers remain trapped in flooded Laos cave

Thai volunteer rescue teams joined a cave rescue mission in Laos after seven mine workers became trapped in a flooded cave since May 19 while searching for gold. Ten mine workers entered a cave in Longchaeng district of Xaisomboun province, but only three managed to escape. Seven others remain trapped inside the cave after heavy rain …

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7-Eleven Japan founder Toshifumi Suzuki dies at 93

Toshifumi Suzuki, the founder of 7-Eleven Japan and one of the most influential figures in Japanese retail, has died aged 93 after suffering heart failure, leaving behind a global convenience store empire with more than 85,000 outlets worldwide. Seven & i Holdings announced yesterday, May 25, that Suzuki died at his home in Tokyo on …

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Thailand News | Brit Arrested After Hit and run, Sea Turtle Photo Backlash, Ex-F1 Injured in Bangkok

  Today we’ll be talking about a British driver who’s been arrested after a serious hit and run incident on Koh Pha Ngan, then, former formula 1 driver Mika Salo was injured in a suspected bangkok knife attack, plus, a tourist couple flees from a Jomtien convenience store after an alleged energy drink theft turns …

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PRC license validity extension: 1.2M professionals to benefit from it

MANILA, Philippines – House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III on Tuesday said that over 1.2 million Filipino professionals are expected to benefit from a House-approved measure extending the validity of Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) licenses from three years to five years. According to the Speaker, House Bill No. 8876, which seeks to amend existing provisions governing

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US hits Iran with new strikes, despite talks to end war

WASHINGTON, United States — US forces attacked missile sites in southern Iran and boats trying to lay mines on Monday, US Central Command said, imperiling a fragile ceasefire and casting new doubt on a deal to end the Middle East war. The strikes came as top Iranian negotiators arrived in Doha for the latest round

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