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Gaballo falls vs Mexican in 1st round
MANILA, Philippines -- Filipino slugger Reymart Gaballo absorbed a tough first-round knockout loss against Mexico’s Kenbun Torres in their bantamweight clash Friday evening at the Midas Hotel and Casino in Pasay City.
‘Marcos tested negative for cocaine in 2021’
MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos tested negative for cocaine in November 2021, according to drug examiners of St. Luke’s Medical Center (SLMC) Global City in Taguig.
7 drug suspects bolt PDEA jail
ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines — Seven suspected drug traffickers escaped from the detention cell of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) in this city at dawn yesterday.
Ammonia leak hits Pasay
MANILA, Philippines — An ammonia leak hit an ice plant in Pasay City yesterday, according to the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP).
Garcia assumes post of acting Cebu City mayor
MANILA, Philippines — City Vice Mayor Raymond Garcia yesterday assumed the post of acting mayor following the preventive suspension of Mayor Michael Rama by the Office of the Ombudsman.
Hospital faces new raps for 'illegal detention'
(UPDATE) TWO more complainants have come forward to ask for help in filing a case against a private hospital in the city of Valenzuela for alleged illegal detention, Mayor Wes Gatchalian said.
Car-free Sundays along Roxas Boulevard starts May 26
MANILA, Philippines — A portion of Manila Bay along Roxas Boulevard will be closed to motorists every Sunday, starting May 26, to enable the public to freely and safely run, jog, walk, exercise, and bike.