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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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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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DENR keeps Pamitinan protected area in Rizal closed over safety risks

LUCENA CITY — The Pamitinan Protected Landscape (PPL) in Montalban, Rizal remains temporarily closed to visitors as authorities conduct cleanup, repairs and safety assessments. This site is a popular destination for rock climbers and outdoor enthusiasts. The closure comes following the discovery of cracks at its summit. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources in

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DepEd postpones nationwide active shooter drills

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday postponed its nationwide Simultaneous School Safety Drill for Active Attack Incidents due to inclement weather and cancellation of face-to-face classes in several areas. The drill, originally scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 25, will instead be conducted in the first week of September 2026, DepEd said in

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64 loose firearms recovered in 24-hour Western Visayas crackdown

ILOILO CITY — Police recovered 64 loose firearms and six explosive devices in a 24-hour crackdown across Western Visayas, the Police Regional Office 6 (PRO 6) said Sunday. From 6 a.m. on Aug. 22 to 5:59 a.m. on Aug. 23, police conducted 68 operations under Project RTT (Restrict, Track and Turn-In), resulting in the voluntary

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Schools in Bukidnon beef up security after online threats

VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon —Major educational institutions across Valencia City and neighboring areas implemented rigorous safety protocols and adjusted learning modalities following viral online threats warning of potential gun and grenade attacks targeting students and faculty. The heightened security came after alarming social media posts surfaced, particularly from a Facebook account named "Ailon Berry." The threats

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