Monthly Archives: May 2026

Jealousy eyed in fatal hacking of woman in Leyte

TACLOBAN CITY — A woman was hacked to death by her alleged former lover in Sitio Capion, Barangay San Sebastian, Matag-ob, Leyte, on Saturday afternoon, May 30, with authorities citing jealousy as the possible motive behind the killing. Police identified the victim only as “Seling,” a widow and household helper while the suspect was identified

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Safer P20/kilo rice retailing sought after Bukidnon woman’s death

DON CARLOS, Bukidnon — The grandmother of a 28-year-old mother of four who died while waiting in line to purchase government-subsidized P20-per-kilo rice has called for a safer and more accessible selling process to avoid the same tragedy. Lusminda Valoria said her granddaughter, Desiree Binagatan, joined a queue for discounted rice on May 25 to

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16 year old pregnant girl rescued from truck driver in Phetchaburi

A truck driver has been arrested after allegedly luring a 16-year-old girl with an intellectual disability, who is one month pregnant, from her home under the pretence of friendship, before committing indecent acts against her in his vehicle. The suspect, identified as 38-year-old Saichon (surname withheld), was arrested on May 30 on Phetkasem Road in …

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Thai army officer honoured in South Korea for truck rescue

A Thai army officer received a certificate of honour in South Korea yesterday, May 30, after helping rescue a driver from an overturned trailer truck on a road in Seoul earlier this month. Colonel Srisawat Sriprakon, a Thai army officer attending the National Defence College course in South Korea, received the certificate from Professor Lee …

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Salesian Sisters capture attention at San Antonio Spurs playoff game

The Salesian Sisters of St. John Bosco have gained national attention after a group of sisters attended a recent NBA playoff game, showcasing their enthusiastic support for the San Antonio Spurs. The sisters gained attention on social media after the Texas team’s May 24 home-court game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The devoted fans donned

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Typhoon Domeng to exit PAR on Monday — Pagasa

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Typhoon Domeng will likely exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on Monday afternoon, June 1, the state weather bureau said. Based on the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration’s (Pagasa) forecast track, the typhoon may continue moving north-northwestward across the Philippine Sea until tomorrow. It will then recurve toward

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Plans for direct Cebu–Russia flights still on the table

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Plans to establish direct flights between Cebu and Russia remain under discussion despite regulatory hurdles and geopolitical challenges that have delayed the initiative. During the Moscow-Cebu Business Forum held on May 29, local officials and Russian delegates said direct air connectivity remains the key factor in unlocking stronger tourism flows between

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Fact-finding task force created for Angeles building collapse

ANGELES CITY — A fact-finding and investigation task force has been created following the collapse of an under-construction nine-story building in Barangay Balibago that has claimed six lives and injured many others. Mayor Carmelo Lazatin II on Saturday announced that he had issued an executive order creating a fact-finding committee to ensure a proper and

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