5 Ormoc cops face murder raps over summary killing of 60-yr-old phone thief - GMA News

GMA News 5 Ormoc cops face murder raps over summary killing of 60-yr-old phone thief GMA News Chief Inspector Shevert Alvin Machete, Kananga town police chief, said among those charged with murder charges was Chief Inspector Omar Cartalla, chief of Ormoc City Police Station 1. Also charged with…

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Decades-old roads in Southern Leyte to undergo improvement - Manila Bulletin

Decades-old roads in Southern Leyte to undergo improvement Manila Bulletin Four roads that were built more than four decades in Southern Leyte would undergo asphalt overlay, DPWH Southern Leyte District Engineer Ma. Margarita C. Junia said. These roads, according to Junia, have damaged pavements,…

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Only 14% of plastics are recycled – can tech innovation tackle the rest?

Only 14% of plastics are recycled – can tech innovation tackle the rest? A new group of companies is innovating on the problem of plastics recycling by tackling everything from styrofoam to Ziploc bags

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Woman says sorry for phone theft, pays then ends up dead in packaging tape - Inquirer.net

Inquirer.net Woman says sorry for phone theft, pays then ends up dead in packaging tape Inquirer.net They were accused of involvement in the killing of Lorna Soza, of Tacloban City and in her 60s, who was found dead on a grassy lot in the village of Naghalin in Kananga town on Aug. 11. Soza was…

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Agri group backs raps filed by Ping vs BOC - Inquirer.net

Inquirer.net Agri group backs raps filed by Ping vs BOC Inquirer.net DAGUPAN CITY—An umbrella organization of agriculture industry groups has lauded the economic sabotage complaint filed against former Customs Commissioner Nicanor Faeldon and several others for their alleged involvement in rice…

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Maute using coins as IEDs - Manila Bulletin

Manila Bulletin Maute using coins as IEDs Manila Bulletin The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Friday said that Daesh-inspired Maute Group terrorists have been using coins and other kinds of metals as shrapnel in making IEDs or improvised explosive devices. Lt. Col. Emmanuel Garcia, the 4th…

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Transform conscription to national service - Bangkok Post

Bangkok Post Transform conscription to national service Bangkok Post A man reacts upon finding out via a lottery system that he will be conscripted into the military at a venue in the capital in April last year. PATIPAT JANTHONG. - +. Late last month, Private Noppadol Worakitpan died from…

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Baguio City tax hike strikes fear | SunStar - Sun.Star

Baguio City tax hike strikes fear | SunStar Sun.Star A PETITION is now out opposing the tax hike in Baguio City which increases the real property valuation in the city. “There is a power move by the City Council to increase real property valuation which will entail a huge increase. This means…

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La Trinidad drug surrenderers undergo rehab | SunStar - Sun.Star

La Trinidad drug surrenderers undergo rehab | SunStar Sun.Star FOLLOWING the graduation of 33 drug surrenderers in La Trinidad under the community-based rehabilitation program, another 14 will soon complete the six month program. Municipal Anti-Drug Abuse Council (MADAC) Secretariat Lourdes Tagiba…

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How 7 sci-fi technologies are shaping our future

From augmented reality to super-intelligent AI, in many ways we’re already living in the future. From augmented reality to super-intelligent AI, in many ways we’re already living in the future.

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'Gastos lang 'yan': Duterte nixes resumption of peace talks with Reds - ABS-CBN News

ABS-CBN News 'Gastos lang 'yan': Duterte nixes resumption of peace talks with Reds ABS-CBN News MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte has rejected anew the possibility of resuming peace talks with communists, taking a step back from his recent statement expressing openness to the revival of…

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Umali gives court photos of De Lima-Dayan text exchange to prove disobedience - GMA News

GMA News Umali gives court photos of De Lima-Dayan text exchange to prove disobedience GMA News House justice committee chair Rep. Reynaldo Umali on Friday presented to a Muntinlupa court a number of photos of the text messages that Senator Leila de Lima had sent to her former driver-bodyguard…

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NBI probes latest prosecutor killing - Manila Bulletin

Manila Bulletin NBI probes latest prosecutor killing Manila Bulletin The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has been tasked to investigate the latest prosecutor killed this year. NBI (Google Maps / MANILA BULLETIN). NBI (Credits: Google Maps | Manila Bulletin file photo). Justice Secretary…

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Smart cities are great. Human-centric cities are (again) the future

"The need for automated, human-centric cities is all too evident. Not only does two-thirds of the country’s population live in cities, but these urban areas also continue to struggle as they grow. As they are, they’re not sustainable. The challenges they face—expensive housing, aging infrastructure, worsening traffic, and increasing pollution, to name a few—cannot be ignored. To solve these issues, cities must secure the power of automation, big data, and machine learning." These days, huge capital investments are no longer required to put cities on the map.

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6 Ormoc cops face raps for death of woman, 60, accused of theft - Inquirer.net

Inquirer.net 6 Ormoc cops face raps for death of woman, 60, accused of theft Inquirer.net ORMOC CITY—Six policemen here were charged for killing an elderly woman suspected of stealing a smart phone worth P13,000 from a shop in Ormoc City, Leyte. A complaint of murder was filed against Chief Insp.…

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6 Ormoc cops face raps for death of woman, 60, accused of theft - Inquirer.net

Inquirer.net 6 Ormoc cops face raps for death of woman, 60, accused of theft Inquirer.net ORMOC CITY—Six policemen here were charged for killing an elderly woman suspected of stealing a smart phone worth P13,000 from a shop in Ormoc City, Leyte. A complaint of murder was filed against Chief Insp.…

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Lifting of C. Visayas travel advisories pushed - Manila Bulletin

Manila Bulletin Lifting of C. Visayas travel advisories pushed Manila Bulletin Cebu City – The Central Visayas regional police hopes the travel advisories issued last year for the region, particularly in Southern Cebu, are lifted soon. Regional Intelligence Division chief Sr. Supt. Jonathan Cabal…

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Marawi conflict over in days: Philippines defense chief - http://ift.tt/129hGGU

http://ift.tt/129hGGU Marawi conflict over in days: Philippines defense chief http://ift.tt/129hGGU The Philippines defense chief on Wednesday expressed confidence that months of clashes between government troops and the ISIL-linked Maute militants in Marawi city would be over within three days.…

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AMLC's bank records on Duterte show P1-B flow of money – Ombudsman - Rappler

Rappler AMLC's bank records on Duterte show P1-B flow of money – Ombudsman Rappler WEALTH. President Rodrigo Duterte's wealth is put under scrutiny as the Office of the Ombudsman begins its probe into the complaint of Senator Antonio Trillanes IV. Photo by Lito Boras/Rappler. MANILA, Philippines…

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'BBL at risk of being junked without Cha-cha' - The Manila Times

The Manila Times 'BBL at risk of being junked without Cha-cha' The Manila Times THE proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) giving wider autonomy to Muslim Mindanao is at risk of being junked by the Supreme Court without a shift to a federal system of government, former chief justice Reynato Puno…

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DPWH-So. Leyte eyes P2.2-B budget for 2018d - Philippine Information Agency

DPWH-So. Leyte eyes P2.2-B budget for 2018d Philippine Information Agency MAASIN CITY, Southern Leyte, Sep. 26 (PIA) -- The Department of Public Works and Highways Southern Leyte District Engineering Office (DPWH-SLDEO) is seeking for P2.2 billion funds to finance infrastructure projects in the…

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Revilla camp wants to exclude P190M SARO from evidence - Rappler

Rappler Revilla camp wants to exclude P190M SARO from evidence Rappler PLUNDER TRIAL. Former senator Bong Revilla attends his plunder hearing on September 28, 2017 as his lawyers try to block the inclusion of P190 million worth of SARO in 2010. Photo by Darren Langit/Rappler. MANILA, Philippines –…

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Bohol's purok power to be adopted as a regional template in Visayas - OPAV - Philippine Information Agency

Bohol's purok power to be adopted as a regional template in Visayas - OPAV Philippine Information Agency TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol Sept. 20 (PIA)--The Office of the Presidential Assistant for the Visayas (OPAV) revealed that it intends to bring the Bohol Purok Power Movement (PPM) template to the…

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PCSO cites NBI for crackdown on illegal gambling despite having no share from STL revenue - InterAksyon

InterAksyon PCSO cites NBI for crackdown on illegal gambling despite having no share from STL revenue InterAksyon PCSO Chairman Jose Jorge Corpuz said the NBI Central Visayas recently raided six betting stations in the south. “The PCSO would like to congratulate NBI Central Visayas Regional Office…

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DFA-Central Visayas to add more slots for applicants | SunStar - Sun.Star

Sun.Star DFA-Central Visayas to add more slots for applicants | SunStar Sun.Star Speaking before the Kapihan sa PIA (Philippine Information Agency), Wendell Canque of DFA-Central Visayas said that there is another proposal to add at least the same additional slots for the months of October and…

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Palace welcomes probe of Rody's wealth - Philippine Star

Philippine Star Palace welcomes probe of Rody's wealth Philippine Star “The President respects the internal processes of the ombudsman as an independent body and trusts its impartiality in the conduct of its fact-finding duty,” presidential spokesman Ernesto Abella said in a statement. SIMEON CELI…

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The Destructive Switch from Search to Social

When your life can be spent partying for free on the Las Vegas strip, it’s hard to choose to go to the library instead. A thought piece on Social Media: When your life can be spent partying for free on the Las Vegas strip, it’s hard to choose to go to the library instead.

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Butuan native wins Michael Bolton's talent competition - ABS-CBN News

ABS-CBN News Butuan native wins Michael Bolton's talent competition ABS-CBN News A singer from Butuan City is the first-ever winner of "Bolt of Talent," a reality talent competition by soft rock legend Michael Bolton. In the finale held in Malaysia that aired Wednesday night on Star World, the…

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Malacañang denies Duterte named Martin Diño to DILG - Rappler

Rappler Malacañang denies Duterte named Martin Diño to DILG Rappler DUTERTE 'PLACEHOLDER.' Duterte ally Martin Diño is widely seen as then-Davao City mayor Rodrigo Duterte's 'placeholder' in the 2016 presidential elections. Screen grab from Rappler file video. MANILA, Philippines – Malacañang…

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'On the precipice of economic hardship' | Rights violations can have consequences on Pinoys' livelihood – lawyer - InterAksyon

InterAksyon 'On the precipice of economic hardship' | Rights violations can have consequences on Pinoys' livelihood – lawyer InterAksyon MANILA – The Philippines' dismal human rights record does not just affect the lives of victims and their families, but also the livelihood of thousands of people…

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After drawing flak, 7 senators also file resolution on EJKs - Philippine Star

Philippine Star After drawing flak, 7 senators also file resolution on EJKs Philippine Star The seven senators who were bashed for not signing the resolution condemning the killings of minors filed their own resolution on Monday. They debunked the allegation that they refused to sign it. File.…

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54% of Pinoys think many of slain drug suspects didn't resist cops - GMA News

GMA News 54% of Pinoys think many of slain drug suspects didn't resist cops GMA News Results of the survey were posted on the SWS webpage, indicating that the survey was conducted from June 23 to 26, using face-to-face interviews of 1,200 adults (18 years old and above) nationwide, 300 each in…

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Malacañang orders agencies to display photos of heroes, not officials - Rappler

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Capitol to hold thanksgiving for outgoing NIR execs | SunStar - Sun.Star

Capitol to hold thanksgiving for outgoing NIR execs | SunStar Sun.Star Following the abolition of NIR, Negros Occidental and Negros Oriental will revert to Western Visayas and Central Visayas, respectively. On September 15, the Regional Development Council (RDC) in Western Visayas met with the…

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Week-long hunt nets 277 wanted persons in Eastern Visayas - Sun.Star

Week-long hunt nets 277 wanted persons in Eastern Visayas Sun.Star THE Philippine National Police (PNP) in Eastern Visayas has arrested 277 wanted persons in a record-breaking one-week operation that started September 17. PNP Regional Director Gilbert Cruz said Monday, September 25, that when he…

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Poll chief's wife seeks to disbar UST dean, 20 others - The Standard

Poll chief's wife seeks to disbar UST dean, 20 others The Standard THE estranged wife of Commission on Elections Chairman Andres Bautista on Tuesday asked the Supreme Court to order the disbarment of University of Santo Tomas law dean Nilo Divina and 20 other lawyers of his law firm whom she…

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Scattered showers expected over Mindanao areas – PAGASA - GMA News

Inquirer.net Scattered showers expected over Mindanao areas – PAGASA GMA News The Caraga, Davao, Northern Mindanao, and Soccsksargen Regions will experience cloudy conditions and scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms due to the Intertropical Convergence Zone, PAGASA predicted in Wednesday morning…

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More ferries mulled to ease Cebu's traffic - Inquirer.net

Inquirer.net More ferries mulled to ease Cebu's traffic Inquirer.net A ferry service is already available for commuters headed to and from mainland Cebu to Mactan Island. CDN File Photo. Siquijor — Imagine riding ferry boats in going to and from mainland Cebu to Mactan Island in order to avoid the…

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PSG officer found dead in Malacañang complex - Inquirer.net

Inquirer.net PSG officer found dead in Malacañang complex Inquirer.net PSG Chief Brig. Gen. Lope Dagoy confirms PSG Officer Major Harim Gonzaga was found dead inside the Malacañang Complex on Tuesday morning. NESTOR CORRALES/INQUIRER.net. An officer of the Presidential Security Group (PSG) was…

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'Grab' used to transport drugs – PNP - The Manila Times

The Manila Times 'Grab' used to transport drugs – PNP The Manila Times The Philippine National Police Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG) said on Tuesday that ride hailing app Grab Philippines is being used by “criminals” to transport illegal drugs. “Grab is being used as transporter of drugs,” PNP-HPG…

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LOOK: Melania Trump's invitation for Honeylet Avanceña - Rappler

Rappler LOOK: Melania Trump's invitation for Honeylet Avanceña Rappler The text of the invitation reads: "Ms Melania Trump requests the pleasure of your company at a luncheon on the occasion of the seventy-second United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday, September 20, 2017, at twelve-thirty o'…

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Palace: No more redactions on acquisition cost of properties on SALN - Philippine Star

Philippine Star Palace: No more redactions on acquisition cost of properties on SALN Philippine Star MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Tuesday said there would be no more redactions in the future on certain details on the Cabinet's wealth declarations such as data pertaining to acquisition costs…

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How to spend 48 hours in Lake Placid, New York

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'Less than 10' deliveries involved in illegal drugs, says Grab - Rappler

Rappler 'Less than 10' deliveries involved in illegal drugs, says Grab Rappler 'ONLY A FEW'. Grab Philippines head Brian Cu talks to police during the launch of the Grab-PNP drivers training program. Photo by Rambo Talabong/Rappler. MANILA, Philippines – Grab Philippines asked its commuters to keep…

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Showers expected over southern Luzon, the Visayas, Mindanao - GMA News

GMA News Showers expected over southern Luzon, the Visayas, Mindanao GMA News This LPA would bring cloudy conditions and scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms over Metro Manila, the Bicol Region, Calabarzon, Mimaropa, Mindanao, the Visayas, and Aurora. The rest of Luzon would meanwhile be partly…

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EDITORIAL - Salalima's lament - Philippine Star

Philippine Star EDITORIAL - Salalima's lament Philippine Star Businessman Mark Taguba estimates that he has paid P92 million so far in “tara” or grease money to Bureau of Customs officials led by former commissioner Nicanor Faeldon. The resigned BOC chief has denied allegations of corruption. At…

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P700-M Korean-funded projects to connect Samar provinces - Manila Bulletin

P700-M Korean-funded projects to connect Samar provinces Manila Bulletin Ong said that with the Simora circumferential road project, the road would be connected to Palapag, Catubig and Las Navas towns, both in Northern Samar and would cut short the travel time to Eastern Samar towns and even up to…

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Deja vu all over again - The Standard

Deja vu all over again The Standard As Yogi Berra once said, it's deja vu all over again. But while I have this uncanny but impossible feeling of being in the same situation before, I worry if perhaps some people just want to make it appear that way—to allow them to perpetrate some old ... and…

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