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Bondi Beach Mass Shooting Leaves Australia in Mourning as Hero Emerges Amid Antisemitic Terror Attack

Australia is reeling after a deadly mass shooting at Sydney’s iconic Bondi Beach left at least 15 people dead, including a 10-year-old girl, in what authorities have declared an antisemitic terrorist attack targeting a Jewish community celebration. Police said the victims ranged in age from 10 to 87, and at least 42 others were hospitalized following the attack, among them two police officers. The shooting occurred on a clear Sunday […]

todayDecember 15, 2025 18

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Government Rolls Out P173M Cash Assistance for Cebu Typhoon Survivors

The National Government has started distributing emergency cash assistance to more than 24,000 families in Cebu Province that were severely affected by typhoon Tino (international name Kalmaegi), which struck the Visayas region more than a month ago. The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is leading the rollout of the Emergency Cash Transfer (ECT) program in eight local government units identified as among the hardest hit by the typhoon. […]

todayDecember 13, 2025 29

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BIR Examiner Shot Dead in Mandaue City

Police are expanding their investigation into the killing of a Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) examiner who was shot dead inside his vehicle early Thursday morning, December 11, 2025, in Mandaue City. Authorities are reviewing surveillance footage and collecting information to identify the suspects behind the fatal attack. The Mandaue City Police Office (MCPO) identified the victim as Duke Ramil Perral Lincuna, a certified public accountant and lawyer who resided […]

todayDecember 12, 2025 31

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Filipina Among 128 Killed in Hong Kong High-Rise Fire

A Filipina domestic worker has been confirmed among the fatalities in the massive fire that struck a residential building in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district, according to the Philippine Consulate General (PCG) in Hong Kong. The blaze, which erupted on November 26 at Wang Fuk Court, has already claimed at least 128 lives, including a firefighter, and left hundreds more unaccounted for as authorities continue search and rescue efforts. In […]

todayNovember 30, 2025 30

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Dismissed DPWH Engineer Returns P110M in Illicit Funds to Government

Former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Bulacan First District Engineer Henry Alcantara has returned P110 million in cash to the national government after admitting his involvement in a multimillion-peso corruption scheme tied to flood control infrastructure projects. The Department of Justice (DOJ) confirmed that the money was turned over on Friday, November 28, 2025, through Alcantara’s legal counsel. Justice Secretary Fredderick Vida personally received the cash, which forms […]

todayNovember 29, 2025 121

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Alice Guo Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Pogo-Linked Human Trafficking

Former Bamban, Tarlac mayor Alice Guo, who was earlier identified by authorities as a Chinese national linked to criminal activities involving Philippine offshore gaming operators (Pogos), was sentenced on Thursday to life imprisonment after a Pasig court found her guilty of organizing and directing a large-scale human trafficking operation. The ruling marks one of the country’s most significant court decisions related to Pogo-related crimes. Senators who spearheaded the Senate investigation […]

todayNovember 21, 2025 27

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Plunder, Graft Raps vs. Romualdez, Co Endorsed to Ombudsman

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) have formally endorsed the filing of plunder and multiple graft-related charges against former House Speaker Martin Romualdez and former Ako Bicol Representative Zaldy Co. Their joint referral report was transmitted to the Office of the Ombudsman on Friday morning, marking a significant step in the ongoing probe into alleged irregularities in major infrastructure projects. DPWH […]

todayNovember 21, 2025 23

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Post-Tino Water Shortages Continue to Affect Metro Cebu Homes, Businesses

Two weeks after Typhoon Tino (Kalmaegi) struck Cebu Island, a substantial portion of Metro Cebu continues to experience water shortages, with households and businesses reporting ongoing difficulties due to slow restoration efforts. Although power has returned to many areas, including Talisay City, the Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) confirmed on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, that water service has not returned to normal because of significant infrastructure damage. Water-dependent establishments report […]

todayNovember 19, 2025 20

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Frasco Defends Use of Name, Photo on Relief Goods, Says Items Are Personally Funded and Part of His Business

Cebu Fifth District Rep. Vincent Franco “Duke” Frasco defended the use of his name and photograph on relief goods distributed to victims of recent disasters in Cebu, saying the items are paid for with his personal funds and are also products sold through his private business. Frasco issued the explanation in an interview on the “Not So Late Night Show with Jason Monteclar,” released on November 14, 2025, amid sustained […]

todayNovember 18, 2025 43

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