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Cuenca, Batangas warns residents as heat index may hit dangerous 48°C

LUCENA CITY — Despite the onset of the rainy season, the local government of Cuenca town in Batangas has advised residents to take precautionary measures as the heat index in the area may reach a dangerous 48 degrees Celsius on Monday, June 1. “The heat index in our town today may reach the ‘danger’ level.

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Over 55,500 PNP personnel to secure school opening

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) will deploy 55,507 personnel nationwide to ensure security for the opening of School Year 2026–2027, officials said Monday. At a press briefing in Camp Crame, PNP Operations Director Brig. Gen. Ponce Rogelio Peñones said 28,751 police officers will be directly assigned for the opening of classes. READ:

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Typhoon Domeng exits PAR, Pagasa says

MANILA, Philippines — Typhoon Domeng exited the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) on Monday morning, according to the state weather bureau. In its latest update, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Domeng, which was located northeast of Itbayat, Batanes, exited the PAR around 11:30 a.m. READ: Typhoon Domeng maintains strength, to

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INQToday: Angeles building collapse death toll rises to 12

Angeles building collapse death toll rises to 12 The death toll in the collapse of a nine-story building under construction in Angeles City, Pampanga is now at 12. CIDG to honor Sandiganbayan if it orders arrest of Jinggoy Estrada If the Sandiganbayan orders for the arrest of Sen. Jinggoy Estrada and the Senate provides him

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Estrada camp moves to block plunder arrest warrant, seeks dismissal

MANILA, Philippines — The camp of Sen. Jinggoy Estrada on Monday filed an Omnibus Motion before the Sandiganbayan seeking to stop the possible issuance of an arrest warrant in connection with the plunder case filed against him. In a statement, Estrada said his legal team submitted an Urgent Omnibus Motion Ad Cautelam, a formal request

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Co-payment scheme begins, opposition flags borrowed funds

More than 39.2 million people have begun receiving 1,000 baht in government support today, June 1, as the Thais Help Thais Plus co-payment scheme officially launches, according to the Finance Ministry. Permanent Secretary for Finance Lavaron Sangsnit said beneficiaries comprise 13.18 million state welfare cardholders and 26.04 million people registered under the 60/40 co-payment programme. …

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​​Thailand’s ‘Dine and Dodge’ Problem: When tourists walk out without paying

Small restaurants across Thailand’s tourist hotspots are facing a rising pattern of foreign visitors who eat full meals and then refuse to pay and the legal system offers them almost no protection. It was 120 baht. About three dollars. That was how much a Russian couple short-changed a small restaurant in Mai Khao, Phuket, on …

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Dela Rosa escape: NBI subpoenas Aplasca, Padilla’s aide, uncle

MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has subpoenaed four persons to shed light over Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa’s “escape” on May 14, a few hours after the shooting incident at the Senate. In an ambush interview on Monday, NBI Director Melvin Matibag revealed that subpoenas have been issued to the following:

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Singer Dua Lipa marries actor Callum Turner – media

LONDON, United States — Pop star Dua Lipa and “Fantastic Beasts” actor Callum Turner married in London on Sunday, according to media reports, which said the low-key nuptials may be followed by a three-day party in Sicily. The Sun and Daily Mail tabloids showed photos of the couple leaving Old Marylebone Town Hall following a

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DTI eyes mandatory certification for solar panels, batteries

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is moving to place solar energy equipment, such as panels and batteries, under its mandatory product certification program, a measure aimed at ensuring the safety, quality, and reliability of solar technologies sold in the country. Under a draft department administrative order prepared by the DTI’s

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