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‘Bayawak’ rescued in Subic Freeport, brought to wildlife center
SUBIC, Zambales — A marbled water monitor lizard, locally known as “bayawak,” was rescued here and brought to a wildlife rescue center for assessment and rehabilitation. The information comes from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Central Luzon said on Saturday, Oct. 10. Edward Sernadilla, head of the Community Environment and Natural Resources
Suspects flee country after B37m robbery of Turk in Pattaya
Police are seeking help from Chinese authorities and Interpol to arrest five suspects who fled Thailand within hours after robbing a Turkish businessman of cryptocurrency, cash and valuables worth 37 million baht at his luxury home in Pattaya.
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Jalaluddin denies no-confidence motion against N Sembilan MB, Zahid gives assurance
UPDATED 8PM | State administration is running smoothly with no leadership crisis, says Umno leader.
PH Space Agency warns of Chinese rocket debris in Palawan waters
MANILA, Philippines — Rocket debris may fall within the designated drop zones in Philippine waters following China’s Long March 12 rocket launch early Saturday, Oct. 10, the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) warned. According to PhilSA, the Long March 12 rocket was launched at 3:28 a.m. (Philippine standard time) from the Hainan International Commercial Launch Center
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ERC approves Meralco rate reset after 15 years
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) on Saturday announced that it had approved Manila Electric Company"s (Meralco) regulatory rate reset for the first time in more than a decade.
Ilocos Sur’s 9th most wanted person falls
SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur — Police arrested an individual considered number 9 in the list of most wanted persons in Ilocos Sur. The suspect was nabbed during the enforcement of a warrant of arrest in Caoayan town on Friday, Oct. 9. The suspect, a 34-year-old construction worker and a resident of the municipality, was apprehended
Recto orders faster public spending, early procurement for super El Niño
MANILA, Philippines — Executive Secretary Ralph Recto has directed government agencies to accelerate public spending and begin early procurement for 2027 programs. He particularly outlined actions that involve preparing the country for the anticipated “super” El Niño. In a statement on Saturday, Recto said he issued the directive during a meeting with key department heads, saying
Prachin Buri factory probed over e-waste, wastewater
A factory in Kabin Buri district of Prachin Buri has been found handling electronic waste transported from Chon Buri and discharging wastewater behind its premises, prompting authorities to prepare health checks for nearby residents.
Bangsamoro human rights body investigates 2 Basilan ambushes
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur—The Bangsamoro Human Rights Commission (BHRC) Basilan Provincial Office on Friday (Oct. 9) strongly condemned two separate ambushes within a four-day span in Basilan. These incidents left 1 soldier dead and 24 others wounded—including a 10-year-old child and his father. In a statement, the human rights body announced it has launched