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PDEA seizes P1.5-M kush in Rizal bust
LUCENA CITY — Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) operatives and police officers arrested two suspected drug traffickers in a buy-bust operation in Binangonan, Rizal, on Saturday, Aug. 22. In a belated report on Sunday, PDEA Calabarzon said its operatives and police officers nabbed Karl and Rhea in a sting operation in Barangay San Carlos at
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Woman killed as overtaking jeep causes crash
MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has started investigating a road crash caused by a jeepney driver who went on an "overtaking spree" in San Mateo, Rizal, on Aug. 20. The accident killed a woman driving a motorcycle. READ: LTFRB probes fatal jeepney crash after 'overtaking spree' in Rizal "The
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Northern Mindanao top cop is new NCRPO OIC
MANILA, Philippines — Northern Mindanao police director Brig. Gen. Christopher Abrahano is now the new officer in charge (OIC) of the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO). In a text message to the Inquirer, Philippine National Police public information chief Col. Allen Rae Co confirmed that Abrahano was appointed acting head of the Metro Manila
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PNP-HPG relieves Metro chief, 12 other officers
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police-Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG) on Sunday announced that it has relieved and reassigned the head of its Regional Highway Patrol Unit-National Capital Region (RHPU-NCR) and 12 of his men over an alleged confrontation with customs agents. "The PNP-HPG recognizes the seriousness of the allegations and has taken immediate steps
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Psychiatrists ask: Defer active shooter drills
MANILA, Philippines — Two psychiatric groups have pushed for the postponement of scheduled live-shooter drills in public schools nationwide, saying current evidence does not show that these simulations "reduce casualties or prevent incidents." In a statement on Saturday, the Philippine Psychiatric Association (PPA) and Philippine Society for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (PSCAP) also said multiple
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Palace to LGUs: Keep trash off streets, waterways
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang has urged local government units (LGUs) to take a bigger role in flood prevention by disposing of garbage more efficiently as it studies how a portion of the National Tax Allotments (NTA) can be allocated for solid waste management projects. In a statement on Sunday, Executive Secretary Ralph Recto called on
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Leptospirosis cases limit ER admissions at NKTI
MANILA, Philippines — Walk-in admissions at the emergency room (ER) of the National Kidney and Transplant Institute (NKTI) in Quezon City were suddenly limited over the weekend as it operated at full-bed capacity amid a surge in leptospirosis cases and a high volume of patients. "To prioritize patients requiring emergency care and admission, walk-in admissions
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Lacson: Inducing perjury may bar officials from office
MANILA, Philippines — Public officials who induce another person to commit perjury may themselves be treated as principals in the crime and face disqualification from public office, Sen. Panfilo "Ping" Lacson said. Lacson raised the possibility of imposing the penalty as he said on Saturday that detained Sen. Rodante Marcoleta and former Rep. Michael Defensor
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House prosecution backs move to hasten VP trial
MANILA, Philippines — The House prosecution panel said on Sunday it was ready to revise the schedule of Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial, trim its witness list and work with the defense, in a bid to hasten the proceedings but not at the expense of due process. As the impeachment proceedings enter their eighth
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Habagat to bring rain in Northern, Central Luzon areas Monday (Aug. 24)
MANILA, Philippines — The southwest monsoon or habagat will continue to affect parts of Northern and Central Luzon on Monday, according to the state weather bureau. This is based on the 5 a.m. weather forecast of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration. Pagasa specialist Aldczar Aurelio said that Typhoon Saudel and Tropical Depression
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VP Trial Day 17: Gina Acosta to continue testimony on confidential funds
MANILA, Philippines — After two days of cancelled proceedings due to bad weather, Gina Acosta is set to continue testifying on Monday, August 24 – the 17th day of Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial. This schedule comes as the Senate impeachment court resumes tackling Dutertes alleged misuse of confidential funds. Acosta is the former
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Zambales town suspends Monday classes due to heavy rains
SAN ANTONIO, Zambales — The local government of Masinloc has suspended classes in all levels in both public and private schools on Monday due to inclement weather brought by the enhanced southwest monsoon or habagat. Mayor Hazel Lim announced the suspension Sunday, citing the safety of students, teachers and non-teaching personnel amid moderate to heavy
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Typhoon Saudel forecast to become super typhoon, to enter PAR Monday (Aug. 24)
MANILA, Philippines —Typhoon Saudel is expected to enter the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) on Monday morning or afternoon, according to the state weather bureau. This weather system is predicted by the weather bureau to develop into a super typhoon once it enters PAR. In the 5 a.m. weather forecast of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical,
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Puerto Galera to resume compressed workweek schedule
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The municipal government of Puerto Galera in Oriental Mindoro will resume its compressed workweek schedule starting Monday (August 24). Government offices operating from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Thursday. The local government announced the schedule in a public advisory issued through its official information channels. Under the arrangement,
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WATCH: Sara Duterte impeachment trial | August 24, 2026
MANILA, Philippines – On Day 17 of Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial, the House prosecution is expected to resume its direct examination of Gina Acosta, a former special disbursing officer of the Office of the Vice President (OVP). Acosta earlier testified that she followed Duterte's instruction to turn over P125 million in cash to
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Spinner dolphin entangled in fishing net found dead in Occidental Mindoro
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — A dead spinner dolphin was recovered and examined by authorities after it was found in Barangay Caminawit in San Jose, Occidental Mindoro on Sunday (Aug. 23). Dr. Mico Angelo Reyes, a veterinarian from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources' Tamaraw Conservation Program, identified the animal as a spinner dolphin
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