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Kidlat Tahimik gives up nat’l artist perks to protest college curriculum

BAGUIO CITY — Kidlat Tahimik on Tuesday announced that he will return his National Artist medallion and give up the privileges that come with the distinction to protest the government’s Reframed General Education Curriculum (RGEC). Speaking at a Teachers Camp forum, Kidlat said he intends to surrender the medallion to urge the Commission on Higher

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P10.9M cigarettes seized for lacking health warnings, 2 nabbed

MANILA, Philippines — The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) on Tuesday said its operatives in Davao Oriental confiscated P10.9 million worth of cigarettes that allegedly lacked the mandated health warnings, leading to the arrest of three individuals. The first batch of the purported contraband worth P8.1 million was discovered by the police in Baranagay

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House ready to hold special session, Adiong says

MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives is ready to hold the special session called by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday, Lanao del Sur Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong said on Tuesday. Adiong, an Assistant Majority Leader at the House, told reporters in an online interview that the special session will start at nine o’clock in

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DILG urges LGUs to brace for future tremors after Mindanao earthquake

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) urged local government units (LGUs) to prepare for future earthquakes after the magnitude 7.8 tremor that shook Mindanao last week. “As the country remains highly vulnerable to seismic hazards, the DILG underscored the importance of institutionalizing preparedness and recovery mechanisms at the local

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Thailand visa requirements 2026: complete entry guide

Thailand’s visa framework is going through yet another overhaul, with the 60-day visa exemption, introduced in July 2024 and briefly extended to 93 countries, being scrapped. Most nationalities revert to 30 days once the change clears the Royal Gazette. Understanding Thailand visa requirements in 2026 means knowing both what’s currently in force and what kicks …

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Police auditor slaps DJ for delaying requested birthday song

A Thai DJ filed an assault complaint against a police auditor who hit him on the head at a nightclub in Khon Kaen following a dispute over a birthday song request. Pattara Kajohnnapapong, known professionally as DJ Mud Nasa, reported the incident to Mueang Khon Kaen Police Station and later shared details on social media. …

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DENR tells public to avoid areas with coastal uplift

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in Soccsksargen on Tuesday told residents in the coastal areas of Gian, Sarangani, to stay clear of areas where coastal uplift occurred after the magnitude 7.8 earthquake in the province on June 8. Coastal uplift refers to the vertical rise of the shoreline caused

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Tesda trains Albay IP members on solar light assembly

LEGAZPI CITY, Philippines — At least 15 indigenous peoples (IP) members from Sto. Domingo, Albay, benefited from a short course on assembling solar nightlights and post lamps through the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) and the Southern Luzon Technological Colleges Foundation Institute (SLFTCI) on Tuesday. TESDA-Bicol Regional Director Archie Grande said the short course

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PNP: P60-M drugs found in parcels at Pasay City mail hub

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Tuesday said its operatives, in coordination with the Bureau of Customs and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), discovered suspected illegal drugs worth P60 million in parcels at a mail hub in Pasay City. In a statement, the PNP said the drugs were discovered during a

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