Yearly Archives: 2026

Alleged Nigerian drug network leader arrested in Bangkok

Thai police arrested an alleged Nigerian drug network leader at a luxury condominium in Bangkok last night, June 9, seizing cocaine and assets worth about 700,000 baht. The suspect, identified only as 36 year old Patrick, was arrested in Bang Phong Phang subdistrict, Yan Nawa district, during an operation called “Clipping the Wings of the …

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Japan online petition slams Trump posts using ‘Naruto’ manga, anime

TOKYO, Japan — Almost 20,000 people have signed an online petition in Japan to protest against US President Donald Trump and the White House using manga and anime characters in posts on social media. In the latest example, a video on Truth Social uploaded on Saturday depicts Trump as ninja Naruto Uzumaki from “Naruto”, sparking

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Rene Baterbonia: Agusan solons seek probe into Ateneo athletes’ deaths

BUTUAN CITY – Representatives Alfel Bascug (Agusan del Sur 1st District) and Eddiebong Plaza (2nd District) filed House Bill No. 1108 on Tuesday directing the House of Representatives to conduct an inquiry into the deaths of Rene Clert Baterbonia and Divine Adili. Baterbonia, a native of Talacogon, Agusan del Sur, and Adili died during a team-building

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Newly-opened bridge in Bohol closed after approach collapsed

TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol— A newly constructed bridge in Maribojoc town, Bohol, has been temporarily closed to vehicular traffic after a portion of its approach collapsed, disrupting transportation and affecting residents and businesses in the area. The incident occurred at Bato Bridge in Barangay Cabawan on Tuesday morning when the limestone fill serving as the bridge’s

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Ex-solon urges admin to fund permanent evacuation centers law

MANILA, Philippines — A former lawmaker has asked the current administration to allocate funds for the implementation of Republic Act No. 12076 or the Permanent Evacuation Centers Act, as hundreds of residents may be displaced after the recent strong earthquake near Sarangani province. In a statement on Wednesday, former Bayan Muna Rep. Carlos Isagani Zarate lamented

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Nueva Vizcaya town vice mayor suspended 5 months over property deal

BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya–For using a privately owned lot as a motor pool and spending P39,850 for improvement, the vice mayor of Bagabag in Nueva Vizcaya was meted out a five-month suspension by the provincial board. In an 11-page decision handed down on Monday, provincial board members led by Vice Gov. Eufemia Dacayo found Bagabag Vice

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LOOK: Marcos in GenSan to inspect earthquake damage

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. arrived in General Santos City on Wednesday to personally assess the damage caused by the destructive magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Mindanao. Marcos first visited St. Elizabeth Hospital in General Santos City, with Mayor Lorelie Pacquiao and the hospital’s chief executive officer, Tony Veneracion. READ: Marcos orders swift response

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PNP: P28.67-M cigarettes seized, 2 nabbed in Puerto Princesa City

MANILA, Philippines — Allegedly smuggled cigarettes worth P28.67 million were confiscated, leading to the arrest of two individuals in Puerto Princesa City, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said Wednesday. The PNP reported the police intercepted the cigarettes aboard a truck at a checkpoint along the National Highway in Barangay Santa Monica on Tuesday afternoon. “[The

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SUV Driver in SLEX Hit-and-Run Incident Surrenders to Authorities 

SUV Driver in SLEX Hit-and-Run Incident Surrenders to Authorities  The SUV driver involved in a hit-and-run incident along South Luzon Expressway has surrendered to authorities.  According to the Highway Patrol Group, the driver of the SUV involved in a hit-and-run incident that injured an HPG member on the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) has surrendered to authorities.  HPG ... Read more

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Coco Martin ‘Sigabo’ Trailer Bashed For “AI Slop”

Coco Martin received negative reactions because of the trailer for his new series Kapamilya primetime action king Coco Martin showed action-packed scenes in the trailer of his new series Sigabo with his longtime partner, prime actress Julia Montes. After three years, Julia and Coco reunited onscreen, and their fans have been gushing over their partnership, ... Read more

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