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Jinggoy Estrada Faces 3rd Plunder Case, To Exhaust All Legal Remedies

Senator Jinggoy Estrada to exhaust all legal remedies as he faces looming arrest. According to Senator Jinggoy Estrada, he will exhaust all legal remedies against the plunder charges against him. The Office of the Ombudsman on Thursday afternoon filed plunder and graft charges against Jinggoy Estrada before the Sandiganbayan. Assistant Ombudsman Mico Clavano formally filed ... Read more

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Marcos pushes PH as green shipbuilding hub in talks with Tsuneishi

MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. welcomed continued Japanese investments in the Philippines’ shipbuilding industry following his meeting with executives of Tsuneishi Group Corporation on Thursday on the sidelines of four-day his state visit to Tokyo. The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said discussions focused on Tsuneishi’s ongoing and planned investments in shipbuilding expansion, green

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Marcos in Japan: A state visit with arms sales and China in mind

TOKYO (AP) — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is receiving an exceptional level of hospitality that included a palace banquet during a four-day state visit to Japan that culminated Thursday, May 28. The visit sends a clear message that Tokyo is keen to upgrade ties with a nation it sees as a key defense partner —

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Coalition urges probe into Stradcom-led LTO system, data breach

MANILA, Philippines — A coalition on Thursday urged the Land Transportation Office (LTO), Department of Transportation (DOTr), and the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DepDev) to address its concerns on possible data breach and alleged bypass of clearance over the continued use of Stradcom-led LTO IT system.  Coalition 169 noted that the LTO continued

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El Niño may cut PH rice output by 700,000 metric tons, says DA

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Thursday warned that a severe El Niño could slash national rice output by as much as 700,000 metric tons, signaling serious risks to the country’s food security and rural incomes. The DA made the pronouncement as it ordered the reconvening of its El Niño task force

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Thailand LGBTQ+ friendly for centuries. Long before Western debates: Bangkok Pride 2026

Bangkok Pride Month 2026 : Thailand’s warmth toward the LGBTQ+ community didn’t start with a law. It was already in the culture, long before the world started paying attention. Ask almost anyone who has lived in or travelled through Thailand and you’ll hear some version of the same story. A gay couple holding hands on …

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Alcoy killing: Suspect allegedly stabbed woman, 19, over gas money

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The 42-year-old tricycle driver accused of killing of 19-year-old Jeani Pyrll Belardo in Alcoy town, Cebu, allegedly admitted to stabbing the victim because he got angry that it took her so long to give him gas money. In a Thursday, May 28 interview, Police Major Jose Nilo Abello said that the

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Paknaan residents fear displacement from 4th Cebu-Mactan Bridge project

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Residents of Barangay Paknaan in Mandaue City have expressed concern over the planned construction of the fourth Cebu-Mactan Bridge, which is expected to affect around 204 houses once the project officially begins. Glenda Limbatao, 32, a resident of Zone Ahos in Barangay Paknaan, said her family were among the fire victims

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BOC: P841-M illicit goods seized in Valenzuela warehouse

MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Customs (BOC) seized suspected counterfeit goods worth P841 million in a warehouse in Valenzuela City, the agency said on Thursday. According to the agency, the operation was conducted after receiving information on the alleged storage of fake goods in the warehouse. Authorities proceeded to the said warehouse last April

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Sabungeros case: Over 2,000 bones from Taal Lake examined — PNP

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police Forensic Group (PNP FG) has examined over 2,000 bones so far as part of the search for the remains of cockfighting aficionados (sabungeros) who were reportedly killed and thrown into Taal Lake in Batangas, the agency said on Thursday. Asked whether efforts to recover the sabungeros’ remains—which began

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