MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — As temperatures rise this summer, beachgoers are advised to take precautions against jellyfish stings, which can sometimes be fatal. The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) said jellyfish are more common during the summer months, particularly from April to June, when seawater temperatures are higher. A 2005 study by P.J.
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Naga City drowning: 8-year-old girl dies during resort swim
CEBU CITY, Philippines — An eight-year-old girl died on Wednesday, May 19, after drowning during a swimming activity at a resort in the City of Naga, Cebu. The incident happened on Tuesday afternoon, May 18, during a summer camp attended by the child together with her taekwondo coaches and teammates. READ: Moalboal drowning: Taiwanese snorkeler
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Naga City drowning: 8-year-old girl dies during resort swim
CEBU CITY, Philippines — An eight-year-old girl died on Wednesday, May 19, after drowning during a swimming activity at a resort in the City of Naga, Cebu. The incident happened on Tuesday afternoon, May 18, during a summer camp attended by the child together with her taekwondo coaches and teammates. READ: Moalboal drowning: Taiwanese snorkeler
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UP Cebu alumna Vince Dingding fought to end contractualization
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Vince Francis “Ding” Dingding, a University of the Philippines (UP) Cebu graduate and labor organizer, devoted his life to fighting contractualization and advocating for workers’ rights, according to the Alyansa sa mga Mamumuo sa Sugbo–Kilusang Mayo Uno (AMA Sugbo–KMU). The labor group also called for an investigation into possible violations of
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UP Cebu alumna Vince Dingding fought to end contractualization
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Vince Francis “Ding” Dingding, a University of the Philippines (UP) Cebu graduate and labor organizer, devoted his life to fighting contractualization and advocating for workers’ rights, according to the Alyansa sa mga Mamumuo sa Sugbo–Kilusang Mayo Uno (AMA Sugbo–KMU). The labor group also called for an investigation into possible violations of
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Bato dela Rosa request for legal protection vs ICC arrest denied
MANILA, Philippines — Voting 9-5-1, the Supreme Court denied a request from Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa for temporary legal protection against a potential arrest by the International Criminal Court (ICC). ALSO READ: LOOK: ICC tags Bato dela Rosa as defendant ‘at large’ Bato before the ICC: From ‘Top Cop’ to fugitive senator Please refresh
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Suspended Senate security chief contests gunfire CCTV footage
MANILA, Philippines – Suspended Senate Sergeant-at-Arms Ma.O Aplasca on Wednesday said the CCTV footage of last week’s shooting incident at the Senate was “spliced” to “support their narrative.” The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), Department of Justice (DOJ) and Philippine National Police (PNP) on Tuesday presented CCTV footage showing Aplasca firing shots
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Farmers, fisherfolk seek DAR reversal of Sicogon land conversion orders
MANILA, Philippines — Farmers and fisherfolk groups from Sicogon Island in Carles, Iloilo, have asked the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) to partially revoke land conversion orders covering a 334-hectare tourism estate. They alleged that developers failed to fulfill relocation, livelihood, and agricultural commitments promised under agreements tied to the island’s development project. According to
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Suspended Senate security chief contests gunfire CCTV footage
MANILA, Philippines – Suspended Senate Sergeant-at-Arms Ma.O Aplasca on Wednesday said the CCTV footage of last week’s shooting incident at the Senate was “spliced” to “support their narrative.” The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), Department of Justice (DOJ) and Philippine National Police (PNP) on Tuesday presented CCTV footage showing Aplasca firing shots
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Farmers, fisherfolk seek DAR reversal of Sicogon land conversion orders
MANILA, Philippines — Farmers and fisherfolk groups from Sicogon Island in Carles, Iloilo, have asked the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) to partially revoke land conversion orders covering a 334-hectare tourism estate. They alleged that developers failed to fulfill relocation, livelihood, and agricultural commitments promised under agreements tied to the island’s development project. According to
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