Village official indicted over death of dog
MANILA, Philippines —The barangay tanod (village official) in Bato, Camarines Sur responsible for the death of a golden retriever has been indicted, an animal welfare group announced on Friday.
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'Drug war victims' pursuit of justice not over'
THE National Union of Peoples' Lawyers (NUPL) said the pursuit of justice for the victims of the war on drugs under former president Rodrigo Duterte continues, after the conviction of four Caloocan City police officers over the deaths of a father and son in 2016.
WATCH: Jail congestion rate down in 2024 -- BJMP
Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) Director Ruel Rivera says during a press conference in Quezon City on June 20, 2024 that congestion rate in BJMP facilities nationwide is down from 365 percent in 2023 to 322 percent in 2024. Video by John Orven Verdote
President Marcos bares toll-free Cavitex access for 30 days
MANILA, Philippines — Motorists passing through the Manila-Cavite Toll Expressway will enjoy toll-free use of the highway for 30 days to promote the opening of three new roads that connect to the CAVITEX, President Marcos said yesterday.
UK fans wonder if Taylor Swift will say 'So long, London' after Eras Tour
LONDON (AP) — Taylor Swift fans enjoy parsing the singer-songwriter’s lyrics for references to her romantic life and insights into her state of her mind.
Japan pulls through vs Netherlands sans Takahashi
MANILA, Philippines -- No Ran Takahashi, no problem.
Coast Guard member hurt in Basilan gun attack dies in hospital
COTABATO CITY — The 26-year-old Philippine Coast Guard member wounded in a gun attack in Lamitan City, Basilan on Thursday afternoon died in a hospital in Zamboanga City before dawn Friday.
Valientes tame Dragons to close in on The Asian Tournament finals
MANILA, Philippines -- The Zamboanga Valientes are inching closer to their maiden finals appearance in The Asian Tournament after drubbing the Vantablack Dragons, 106-97, on Thursday at the Sentrong Pangkabataan in Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro.