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Erwin Tulfo files bill exempting indigents from board, bar exam fees

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Erwin Tulfo has filed a bill seeking to exempt qualified indigent Filipinos from paying board and bar examination fees. In filing Senate Bill No. 2035, or the “Free Professional Examinations Act,” Tulfo said the measure aims to expand opportunities for underprivileged Filipinos by making professional licensure more accessible. “It is a

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Bacolod cops nab teen suspect in P2.17-M shabu sting op

BACOLOD CITY – A 19-year-old male suspect was arrested in a buy-bust that led to the recovery of P2.176 million in shabu at Purok Tahong, Barangay 2 here Sunday, the Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) said in a report. At around 2:30 a.m., alias “Nash” sold a sachet of shabu worth P1,000 to an undercover policeman

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Chiang Mai named top digital nomad destination

Chiang Mai has earned a place among the world’s top eight destinations for digital nomads and creators, after Forbes magazine included the northern Thai city in its 2026 ranking. The city joins Medellín, Cape Town, Lisbon, Bali, Mexico City, Tokyo, and Berlin on the list, reflecting Chiang Mai’s growing focus on intellectual capital and creativity …

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Bangkok international school found illegally teaching 100 foreign students

An illegal international school in Soi Pridi Banomyong, Bangkok, was raided yesterday, May 30, after immigration officers found it had operated without a licence and employed six foreign teachers without work permits. The inspection took place at about 1pm, after Immigration Bureau officers received a tip-off that the school was operating without approval and employing foreign …

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₱10-M cap on housing loans unlikely to ease Cebu affordability woes

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Housing affordability will remain an issue for home seekers in Cebu even if government-backed loans have increased their ceiling by as much as ₱10 million.  The decision of the government-run Home Development Mutual Fund, or Pag-IBIG Fund, to raise the maximum amount of housing loans may expand financing options for higher-income

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Gilgeous-Alexander praises Spurs after Game 7 loss ends Thunder’s reign

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — When the season ended, along with Oklahoma City Thunder’s reign as NBA champions, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tipped his cap to the San Antonio Spurs. The Oklahoma City guard — the back-to-back NBA Most Valuable Player — was great in Game 7 of the Western Conference finals. However, the San Antonio Spurs were

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Wembanyama awarded West finals MVP, looks ahead to NBA Finals matchup

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama watched Shai Gilgeous-Alexander hoist the NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) trophy at the start of the Western Conference finals. Now at the end of the series, Wembanyama left with an MVP trophy of his own — and a whole lot more. READ: Spurs dethrone Thunder

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School overcrowding, bullying fuel absenteeism – Edcom 2 findings

MANILA, Philippines – Overcrowded classrooms and bullying are driving absenteeism and lower engagement, while smaller class sizes are linked to better participation and safer learning environments, according to Second Congressional Commission on Education (Edcom 2) findings. Edcom 2 said it held a focus group discussion on May 28 with Junior High School students of President

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Laser beam projection on aircraft prohibited, punishable by law – Caap

MANILA, Philippines — The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (Caap) on Sunday reminded the public that projecting laser beams and other high-intensity lights toward aircraft is strictly prohibited and punishable by law. According to Caap, laser illumination either impairs aircraft pilots’ vision or causes distraction in critical phases of flight. READ: Caap reminder: Flying

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Quezon town partners with BFAR for assessment of coral reefs, resources

MANILA, Philippines — In line with National Fisherfolk Day, the local government unit (LGU) of Gumaca in Quezon province has partnered with the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) to assess the health of coral reefs and water resources.  In a Facebook post on Sunday, the LGU honored fisherfolk for their role in protecting

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