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Killer whales: Orcas blow fish to bits ‘for fun,’ study finds

SYDNEY,  Australia — A group of killer whales have been documented blowing a sunfish to bits in an unusual underwater escapade offering never-before-seen insights into orca behaviour, according to research released Thursday. Video released by the US-based NGO Beneath The Waves shows one orca holding the tail of a sunfish, with its fellow whale then

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Visayas grid on yellow alert early Friday night

MANILA – A yellow alert has been issued for the Visayas grid from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday still due to the unavailability of generating units of a major coal-fired power plant and the forced shutdown of a Cebu-based power plant.  In an advisory, the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines said Units 1 and

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Habagat raises water levels in Antique dams; NIA urges public alert

ILOILO CITY — Persistent rains brought by the southwest monsoon (habagat) have pushed water levels at two major irrigation dams in Antique into warning and critical levels, prompting the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) to urge residents to remain vigilant amid the continuing downpour. In its 8 a.m. dam update on Friday, July 24, the NIA-Region

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PNP on alert as Tropical Storm Kiyapo threatens Northern Luzon

      MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) has placed its units in Northern Luzon on heightened alert as Tropical Storm Kiyapo (international name: Noul) threatens to affect parts of the region. PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said Friday that police units along the storm’s projected path have been instructed

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Prepare for another hefty fuel price hikes slated for next week

MANILA, Philippines — Motorists may again face another hefty fuel price hikes of up to P6.50 per liter next week amid growing supply concerns.  Jetti Petroleum president Leo Bellas said Friday that diesel may jump by P6 to P6.50 a liter.  READ: Big fuel price hikes loom due to US-Iran war flare-up READ: Trump vows tit-for-tat

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LIST of cancelled ferry trips due to Kiyapo

    MANILA, Philippines — Ferry operations in parts of Bohol, Masbate, Eastern Leyte and Samar were cancelled on Friday, July 24 as Tropical Storm Kiyapo continued to bring rough sea conditionss, the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) said. In an advisory, PPA said the shipping lines with cancelled trips are as follows: Bohol READ: Kiyapo

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P2M shabu seized, 2 alleged traffickers nabbed in Batangas City

LUCENA CITY – Anti-narcotics operatives arrested two suspected drug traffickers and seized more than P2 million worth of suspected shabu (crystal methamphetamine) in a buy-bust operation in Batangas City early Friday, police said. The Calabarzon police said operatives from the Batangas City Drug Enforcement Unit, with assistance from the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA)-Batangas, arrested

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Motorcycle rider, wife attacked in Bataan town

ORION, Bataan — A man piloting a motorcycle, with his wife riding with him, was shot by a gunman driving a car on Friday morning (July 24) in front of a convenience store.  Police said the victim, identified only as “Michael,” a resident of barangay Calungusan in this Bataan town, was bringing his wife to

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Janine Gutierrez Says She’s Not Friends With Her Ex-Boyfriends

Janine Gutierrez was asked about her ex-boyfriends Kapamilya actress Janine Gutierrez had this answer when she was asked if she’s friends with her ex-boyfriends. Janine is quite private when it comes to her love life. She is currently in a relationship with Kapamilya A-list actor Jericho Rosales. In recent months, the couple has become more ... Read more

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