DNA testing has confirmed that four of the suspects in the killing of Negros Oriental Gov. Roel Degamo and nine others last March 4 were at the crime scene, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla confirmed Tuesday. The DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) testing conducted by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) confirmed …
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Warns of ‘new oppressors’ as PH marks 125th Independence Day Faced with “new oppressors,” the country must declare its freedom boldly, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said Monday as the nation marked its 125th Independence Day celebration. “With new oppressors and challenges, our people remained defiant — affirming that it is …
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Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez on Monday urged all Filipinos to awaken the spirit of heroism in their selves and help the country overcome present challenges as a gesture of gratitude to the heroes who gave up their lives to secure the nation’s freedom. In his message during the commemoration …
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The United States reaffirmed its longstanding alliance with the Philippines and assured Manila it will continue to partner with the country as it sent well wishes for its celebration of the 125th Independence Day on Monday. The US, through Secretary of State Antony Blinken, congratulated Filipinos in celebrating Independence Day …
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Former Senator and Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff Rodolfo Biazon Sr., who was diagnosed with lung cancer in July last year, passed away on Monday morning, his family said. He was 88. Muntinlupa Mayor Ruffy Biazon confirmed the passing of his father, who has been confined at …
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The country’s oil firms on Monday announced pump price hikes of as much as P1.40 per liter for diesel effective 6 a.m. Tuesday to reflect the movement of prices in the world oil market. The firms also raised the price of gasoline by P1.20 per liter and P1.30 per liter …
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THE Department of Health (DOH) has placed all health facilities in areas surrounding Mayon Volcano on blue alert. “Remember, there is a concomitant health risk while being close to the eruption because of inhaling sulfur dioxide gas or particular matter of the ashfall,” Health Secretary Ted Herbosa said in a …
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TYPHOON “Chedeng” has weakened while moving away from the Philippine landmass, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Sunday. It is expected to leave the country's area of responsibility either Sunday or Monday morning. Weather specialist Grace Castañeda said that the typhoon continues to enhance the southwest …
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Sightseers still welcome in Albay, but DOH warns of toxic volcano gases Mayon was red with fresh lava on Sunday night in this video grab from CNN Philippines, while firemen ration water to evacuees who fled the volcano’s danger zone in Camalig, Albay As the crater of the majestic Mayon …
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EJ Obiena For many years, clearing the six-meter mark in pole vault has been the exclusive domain of 23 athletes in Europe, the United States, and Australia. On Saturday in Norway (Sunday in Manila), a Filipino joined that elite group. Ernest John “EJ” Obiena’s seven-year quest finally bore fruit as …
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