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What are rip currents? Experts explain after fatal Ateneo drownings

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The term “rip current” has gained wider public attention following the Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU) confirmation that the natural ocean phenomenon is believed to have played a role in the drowning of two Blue Eagles players, Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili, in Dipaculao, Aurora on June 8. According to the

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Child labor vs child work: Knowing the legal line under RA 9231

CEBU CITY, Philippines — In the Philippines, Republic Act (RA) 9231 draws a legal line between permitted child work and prohibited child labor by regulating when, where, and how minors may work to protect their safety, education, and development. The distinction becomes evident in everyday situations where children are seen helping in family businesses, appearing

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Ateneo puts Baldwin, Quimpo on leave amid findings on drowning incident

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU) released a statement on Thursday, June 11, detailing the institution’s initial findings on the tragic drowning incident that claimed the lives of rookie guard Rene Baterbonia and Nigerian center Divine Adili on June 8. According to the statement, which was released through university president Fr. Roberto

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150-megawatt wind power project breaks ground in Bago City

BACOLOD CITY — The Bago Negros Energy Corp. (BNEC) broke ground for the construction of the 150-megawatt (MW) wind power project, the first of its kind in Negros Island Region, in a ceremony held in Barangay Calumangan on Wednesday. With a total initial project cost of P9.78 billion, the BNEC proposes to construct and operate 23

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Last reported missing quake victim recovered in collapsed Gensan store

GENERAL SANTOS CITY — Rescue teams recovered the remains of the last reported missing person from the collapsed Savemore supermarket in Barangay Calumpang on Wednesday night, ending a three-day search and retrieval operation following the June 8 magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Mindanao. Authorities identified the victim as Babylyn Angcad, 28, of Cotabato City. Her

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Marcos meets San Juan scholars, leads school supplies distribution

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. visited the Pinaglabanan Elementary School in San Juan City on Thursday to meet his 105 Presidential Scholars and lead the ceremonial distribution of tablets for the city’s 13,000 public school students. He was accompanied by Education Secretary Sonny Angara, Rep. Bel Zamora, San Juan Mayor Francis Zamora, Special Assistant

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Ateneo: Baldwin, Quimpo gone on leave amid probe into students’ deaths

MANILA, Philippines—The Ateneo de Manila University said Blue Eagles head coach Thomas Anthony “Tab” Baldwin and team manager Christopher “Epok” Quimpo have “gone on leave for the duration of the inquiry,” amid the school’s independent investigation into the deaths of student-athletes Rene Clert Baterbonia and Chukwuemeka Divine Adili. In a statement on Thursday, the Ateneo said

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BREAKING NEWS: Chavit Singson arrested over cyberlibel

MANILA, Philippines — Former Ilocos Sur Gov. Luis “Chavit” Singson was arrested on Thursday afternoon over a cyberlibel case, according to a police report obtained by Inquirer. Singson was arrested in a gated village in Barangay Ugong Norte, Quezon City, the police report said. The report did not immediately indicate whether Singson had posted bail.

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Ellen Adarna On Breaking Her Father’s “Rule” About Marriage

Ellen Adarna ponders on her decision to get married at one point in her life. Famous actress Ellen Adarna reflected on her life after breaking her late father’s piece of advise about getting married. At one point, actress Ellen Adarna believed in the magic of marriage. She ended up marrying actor Derek Ramsay, but their ... Read more

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