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Groups claim 234 containers of suspected US e-waste reached Subic

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — Environmental groups on Thursday alleged that at least 234 containers of suspected electronic waste (e-waste) and one container of plastic waste from the United States (US) have reached this freeport since March, raising concerns that the country could become a dumping ground for foreign hazardous waste. Tony Dizon, advocacy and campaign

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Kris Bernal Aspires To Reach Kim Chiu’s Popularity

Kris Bernal had this statement about Kim Chiu Kapuso actress Kris Bernal said that she aspires to reach the kind of popularity that Kapamilya actress Kim Chiu has. Kris rose to fame after winning as the “Ultimate Love Team,” alongside actor Mart Escudero, in the fourth season of the Kapuso reality talent search StarStruck in ... Read more

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Authorities Prevent Possible School Shooting in Tolosa, Leyte 

Possible School Shooting in Tolosa, Leyte, Halted by Authorities Authorities successfully prevented a possible shooting at a school in Leyte after receiving information about an alleged mass shooting threat involving a student.  According to Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla, authorities were alerted about a possible attack targeting Tolosa National High School in Leyte. The information was reportedly relayed by Senator Bam Aquino and ... Read more

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Thailand scraps 60-day visa-free stay: what changes, who is affected, and what to do

On May 19, 2026, Thailand’s Cabinet approved scrapping the 60-day visa-free stay for all 93 countries and territories that had been enjoying it since July 2024. Most nationalities revert to 30 days. The border run as a long-term strategy is effectively over. And the window to act before the change becomes law is still open, …

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Gov’t merit scholarship: How to apply for up to ₱120K educational aid

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Bagong Pilipinas Merit Scholarship Program (BPMSP) is now accepting applications from incoming college and technical-vocational students who meet academic and income requirements. Successful applicants may receive tuition support, stipends, and allowances worth up to ₱120,000 annually depending on their chosen scholarship track. Applications will be accepted until June 30, 2026,

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World Cup: Brazil advances, history for South Africa, Canada, Bosnia

LOS ANGELES, United States — Brazil punished Scotland’s defensive frailties to advance to the World Cup’s last 32 on Wednesday as South Africa, Canada and Bosnia-Herzegovina completed a historic hat-trick by progressing to the knockout rounds for the first time. Five-time World Cup champions Brazil clinched first place in Group C after defeating Scotland 3-0

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14-year-old Leyte student held for online school attack threat

MANILA, Philippines — Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said Thursday that a 14-year-old student was taken into police custody for posting on social media a threat to launch a new attack on another Leyte school following the Tacloban City shooting. Philippine National Police – Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP CIDG) operatives took the minor into

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Cebu tourism sector optimistic on pivot to ‘quality over quantity’

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Amid headwinds driven primarily by the Middle East war, the tourism sector in Cebu remains confident in pushing it as the next MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions) destination in the Philippines. The Cebu Business Month officially opened its third segment, the MICE-Tourism Summit in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu on Thursday, June

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Cotabato peace ralliers call for Lagdameo’s resignation

COTABATO CITY – Supporters of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and its political party, the Bangsamoro Justice Party (UBJP), sought the resignation of Special Assistant to the President (SAP) Anton Lagdameo during the peace rally here on Thursday. Held in front of the Bangsamoro Government Center here, rally participants accused Lagdameo of meddling in

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Bataan solon nixes ‘costly’ nuclear energy

DINALUPIHAN, Bataan – Bataan Third District Rep. Maria Angela Garcia has rejected calls to refurbish the mothballed Bataan Nuclear Power Plant (BNPP) and have it produce power for the grid. Garcia said she does not consider nuclear energy to be cheap “because putting up a nuclear plant is too costly.” On the sidelines of this town’s

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