CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Authorities arrested a fisherman for allegedly operating without the required permit and seized about P780,750 worth of fishing equipment and catch during a maritime law enforcement operation in the waters off Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro, early Saturday, June 13. The operation was carried out by personnel of the Occidental Mindoro Maritime

CALASIAO, Pangasinan — Two elderly passengers died after the sport utility vehicle (SUV) they were riding plunged into a creek along the national highway in Badoc, Ilocos Norte, at around 6:25 p.m. on Friday, June 12. Capt. Elison Pasamonte, officer-in-charge of the Badoc Municipal Police Station, said the 69-year-old driver from Langangilang, Abra, admitted that

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — The Larry O’Brien Trophy will be in the building, and the rehearsals for the presentation ceremony, if one is needed, are complete. Thousands of New York Knicks fans have made the trip to the San Antonio Spurs’ home court in Texas, looking to see something that hasn’t happened in 53 years. The stage is set,

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Local governments across Cebu have begun sending relief goods, financial assistance, and emergency response support to communities affected by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck southern Mindanao on June 8. The assistance comes as several areas in Mindanao continue recovery efforts following the powerful quake, which caused deaths, injuries, displacement, and

ILOILO CITY — Police arrested 25 suspected illegal fishers and seized more than P1.3 million worth of prohibited fishing equipment in a series of coordinated operations across Western Visayas, the Police Regional Office 6 (PRO-6) reported on Saturday, June 13. The regionwide crackdown, conducted over a 24-hour period from 6 a.m. on June 12 to

Local Artists Get Their Chance to Shine as Cebu City Unveils New Busking Program BUSKING PROGRAM – Public parks and landmarks across Cebu City are set to become livelier as local artists are allowed to perform through a newly introduced busking program. Cebu City has officially introduced a new busking program aimed at providing local ... Read more

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Ateneo de Davao Grants Scholarships to Rene Baterbonia’s Six Siblings RENE BATERBONIA – A touching announcement during a memorial Mass brought comfort to grieving supporters after Ateneo de Davao University pledged scholarships for Rene Baterbonia’s six siblings. Ateneo de Davao University (AdDU) has pledged to provide scholarships to all six siblings of the late Rene ... Read more

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Brandon Espiritu Faces Growing Criticism as Instagram Account Vanishes BRANDON ESPIRITU – A statement about “halfies” has placed Brandon Espiritu at the center of a heated debate, leading to backlash from netizens and members of the pageant community. Filipino-American pageant titleholder Brandon Espiritu has deactivated his Instagram account after facing widespread criticism over remarks he ... Read more

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The United Nations in Thailand paid tribute on June 12, mourning the passing of Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati. HRH Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati passed away at Chulalongkorn Hospital on June 11. She was 47 years old. The message of condolences was issued by Michaela Friberg-Storey, Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General and UN Resident …

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Chadchart Sittipunt is poised to win a second term as Bangkok governor, maintaining a commanding poll lead despite mounting questions about transparency and accountability in the final weeks of the campaign. A recent poll by the National Institute of Development Administration places his support at 67.3%, suggesting a potential repeat of his 2022 landslide victory. …

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