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Thailand train-bus crash compensation paid, motorists charged

Six of the eight families of those killed in the Thailand train bus collision on May 16 have received compensation, with charges filed against the train driver and motorists found blocking the tracks, Deputy Transport Minister Siripong Angkaskulkiat announced yesterday, May 26. The Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) and the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) …

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LIVE UPDATES: First Status Conference for Duterte at the ICC

MANILA, Philippines — The International Criminal Court (ICC) holds a status conference today in the case against former president Rodrigo Duterte to discuss key pre-trial matters, including the possible start date of the trial, evidence disclosure, witness protection, and the participation of victims in the proceedings. Duterte has excused himself from attending the hearing after

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Council gives Archival 30 days to present post-SRP garbage plan

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City Council has given Mayor Nestor Archival 30 days to submit a transition plan that would move the city away from using the South Road Properties (SRP) as a garbage dumping and staging area. The directive emerged during Tuesday’s regular session of the council after Councilor Joel Garganera delivered

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Cebu’s Apriel Smith eyes first Miss Charm crown for PH

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Apriel Smith expressed her hope of bringing home the first-ever Miss Charm crown as she represents the Philippines in the international pageant. In a video released by the Miss Charm organization, Smith shared her thoughts on confidence, culture, and her goals for the competition. “Confidence comes from preparation,” Smith said. READ:

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Hontiveros rejects comparison of videoconferencing push to De Lima case

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Senator Risa Hontiveros rejected comparisons between the Senate majority’s current push for videoconferencing and the 2021 call to allow then-Senator Leila de Lima to join sessions and committee hearings remotely. In a Facebook post on Wednesday afternoon, May 27, 2026, Hontiveros said the two situations were different. READ: Lito Lapid mi-sulti

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Visayas among pilot areas for Globe’s cell-to-satellite service with Starlink

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Ayala-led telecommunications firm Globe Telecom will launch its direct-to-cell satellite service in partnership with Elon Musk’s Starlink this June, with selected areas in the Visayas region part of the pilot rollout.  Executives from Globe announced that they are on track with the phased rollout of the satellite-to-mobile technology. It will initially

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Mynimo.com’s Happy Jobs Fair 2026 connects job seekers in Cebu with employers face-to-face

Mynimo.com will host the Happy Jobs Fair 2026 on Saturday, May 30, 2026 from 8 AM to 5 PM at the IEC Convention Center Cebu in Mabolo, Cebu City, giving job seekers in Cebu the opportunity to directly meet top recruiters for a more efficient and accessible job hunting experience for free.   The event

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Drilon blasts Senate majority over remote voting bid

MANILA, Philippines – Former Senate President Franklin Drilon on Wednesday criticized the Senate majority bloc for pushing for an amendment of the Senate rules that would allow senators to vote remotely by teleconference, even calling the proposal “tyranny of the majority.” Drilon said the move “is directly connected” to the impeachment trial of Vice President

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Latest PNP reshuffle: 6 senior officers given new posts, 2 relieved

MANILA, Philippines — Six senior police officers were given new posts, while two others were relieved of their posts in the latest reshuffle in the Philippine National Police (PNP). The reassignments were made through General Orders Nos. NHQ-GO-DES-2026-2836 and 2837, both dated May 26 and effective May 27. National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) Deputy

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