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Bangkok cafe demands apology after customer’s homophobic tantrum

The owner of a Bangkok coffee shop plans to take legal action against a customer accused of verbally abusing his LGBTQ+ employee during a confrontation at the store. The incident gained widespread attention after the owner of Outletó Coffee shared CCTV footage on his Facebook account, แก๊ป วิงส์, on July 10. The footage appears to …

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Pit-os-to-downtown monorail? Gov’t study pushed to ease Cebu traffic

CEBU CITY, Philippines — As traffic congestion continues to worsen in the fast-growing northern upland communities here, the transportation committee chairman has asked the national government to study the feasibility of building a monorail linking Barangay Pit-os to downtown Cebu. This proposal could revive discussions on another mass transit option, even as major transport projects

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DOE: Alegria oil field development to take 18 months

CEBU CITY, Philippines — It would probably take a year and a half for the operator of the Alegria oil field to start developing and processing crude oil and natural gas from the site, the Department of Energy (DOE) said. In a recent press briefing, the DOE provided updates on energy exploration initiatives in the

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San Juan seals sisterhood agreement with Cebu LGUs

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu Province, Cebu City, and Talisay City formalized sisterhood agreements with San Juan City on Wednesday, July 15, aiming to open up an exchange of governance practices between the Cebu LGUs and their Metro Manila counterpart. Gov. Pamela Baricuatro, Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival, and Talisay City Mayor Gerald Anthony “Samsam”

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Alleged arson reported at journalist’s home in Laguna

MANILA, Philippines — An alleged arson incident was reported at the home of Bilyonaryo News Channel digital chief and former Philippine Daily Inquirer journalist Marlon Ramos in Laguna early Thursday morning. The fire broke out at the kitchen of Ramos’ home in a subdivision in Santa Rosa City around 2:43 a.m., causing an explosion, according

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Pagadian cops recover P6.9-M worth of ‘smuggled’ cigarettes

PAGADIAN CITY – Authorities recovered alleged smuggled cigarettes valued at almost P7 million during a joint law enforcement operation in Barangay Muricay here early Thursday morning. Capt. Derf Jay Maquinta, spokesperson for the Zamboanga del Sur Police Provincial Office, said the city police, in coordination with other law enforcement agencies, conducted the operation at around

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Sarangani resumes regular gov’t work, classes after major quake

KORONADAL CITY — The provincial government of Sarangani has lifted its alternative work arrangements and restored regular government operations, which were disrupted by the powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake on June 8. Gov. Rogelio Pacquiao said that beginning Thursday, provincial government employees will return to their regular work hours of 8 am to 5 pm from

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JUST IN: 4.5 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Cagayan

Phivolcs Releases Bulletin about the Earthquake in Cagayan, July 15, 2026 EARTHQUAKE – The Phivolcs recorded a 4.5 magnitude quake in Cagayan today, July 15, 2026. Here are the details. Following the previous strong earthquake in General Santos that was initially recorded at 7.0 magnitude, another significant quake was recently recorded by the Philippine Institute ... Read more

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USD to PHP Exchange Rate Today, Thursday, July 16, 2026

Guide on USD to PHP Exchange Rate Today, Thursday, July 16, 2026 – How Much You Will Get? USD TO PHP – You can check out the exchange rate between United States (US) Dollar to Philippine Peso today, Thursday, July 16, 2026. Countless Pinoys are employed abroad for several years now in the pursuit to ... Read more

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Marcoleta to be transferred to city jail following hospital release

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Rodante Marcoleta is headed to the new Quezon City Jail in Barangay Payatas after the Sandiganbayan ordered his transfer on Wednesday, concluding a nine-day hospital arrest following his recovery from pneumonia. The order was issued by Associate Justice Karl Miranda, chair of the anti-graft court’s Third Division, who pointed to the

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