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PNP: Obstruction raps vs Padilla unaffected by returned complaint

MANILA, Philippines — The obstruction of justice case lodged by the Philippine National Police against Sen. Robin Padilla will not be affected even after the Department of Justice (DOJ) sent back the complaint due to technicalities, the PNP said on Monday. “As I understand, this is within the working mechanism of DC (Department Circular) 20,

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Senate security gearing up for Sara Duterte impeachment trial

MANILA, Philippines – The Senate security unit is assessing and preparing appropriate arrangements for the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, Senate Sergeant-at-Arms Ret. PMGen. Alfred Sotto-Corpus said on Monday.  Corpus was asked about the possible security arrangements during the impeachment trial itself, even as the Senate continues to be on “heightened alert” while

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Ara Mina Speaks About Cristine Reyes-Gio Tingson’s Wedding

Ara Mina is excited for her younger sister’s upcoming wedding Actress Ara Mina spoke about the upcoming wedding of her younger sister, actress Cristine Reyes, and her non-showbiz fiancé, Gio Tingson. Ara and Cristine are close to each other, and they are very supportive of each other’s endeavors. Just recently, Cristine announced her engagement to ... Read more

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Fatal awning collapse raises concerns over ageing buildings in Bangkok

The awning of a century-old building in Bangkok collapsed on Saturday, June 20, killing an old Thai man. Officials are investigating the cause of the collapse and assessing nearby structures to prevent similar incidents. The fatal collapse occurred at a building estimated to be more than 100 years old near Wat Traimit Withayaram, also known …

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Academic warns Phuket nominee issue risks damage to global reputation

A police policy adviser has urged the Thai government to “reset Phuket” to tackle nominee networks, warning that the island’s challenges now extend beyond crime and could damage Thailand’s global reputation. Assistant Professor Nopadol Kannika, a member of the National Police Policy Committee and civilian representative, proposed an integrated plan to reset Phuket as authorities …

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World Cup: Belgium held to a draw by Iran as Ngoy sent off

LOS ANGELES, United States — Belgium were held to a scoreless draw by Iran in a frustrating encounter Sunday that saw the Red Devils reduced to 10 men and facing the possibility of group-stage elimination for a second straight World Cup. A star-studded though ageing lineup including Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku was if

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Visayas grid enters 7th straight week of Yellow Alerts

CEBU CITY — The Visayas power grid remains under strain as the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) placed the region under Yellow Alert on Monday, June 22, marking the seventh consecutive week that the grid has operated under thin power reserves. NGCP declared a Yellow Alert from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. on

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PNP: No warrant received yet to arrest Sen. Marcoleta

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday said it has not yet received any warrant to arrest Sen. Rodante Marcoleta. READ: Marcoleta: Even arrest, imprisonment won’t stop me “As of now, the PNP has not received an official communication regarding a warrant,” PNP public information chief Col. Allen Rae Co said in

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Visayas sugar farm insect infestation prompts emergency meeting

BACOLOD CITY—A massive insect infestation threatening thousands of hectares of sugarcane plantations in the Visayas has prompted an emergency meeting between sugar producers and Negros Occidental officials on Tuesday, June 23. United Sugar Producers Federation (UNIFED) President Manuel Lamata said the federation will meet with Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson, members of the Sangguniang

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PH marriage remains valid despite foreign divorce, says DOJ exec

Filipino citizens who secure a divorce abroad continue to be recognized as legally married under Philippine law and remain bound by their legal duties and obligations to their spouse and children. According to Justice Undersecretary Ian Norman Dato, divorces granted abroad to individuals who remain Philippine citizens are not recognized in the Philippines, as they

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