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Thai nationals residing in Thailand may now qualify for Schengen visas valid for up to five years under new European Union (EU) rules announced yesterday, May 18, aimed at making repeat travel to Europe easier. The change is part of a new “visa cascade” system adopted by the EU, giving eligible repeat travellers progressively longer …

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CEBU CITY, Philippines — Members of the House prosecution panel in the Sara Duterte impeachment case on Tuesday, May 19, said fake news, trolls, and the spread of misleading information remain among the biggest challenges they expect to face during the upcoming impeachment trial against the Vice President. During a press briefing, Iloilo Rep. Lorenz

ILOILO CITY — The Iloilo City government, led by Mayor Raisa Treñas, launched on Tuesday the “Creek Cleaning Oplan Kontra Baha” initiative in Barangay Ticud, La Paz, to strengthen flood control and disaster preparedness in the city. The city government partnered with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Region 6 and the Department of

ILOILO CITY — More than 10,000 delegates from across the country, including thousands from the Visayas, have arrived in Agusan del Sur for the 2026 Palarong Pambansa as health authorities continue monitoring dozens of medical cases amid dangerous heat conditions. A situation report released Tuesday by the Department of Education’s Health, Safety, and Welfare Committee

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday administered the oath of office to new Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Acting Secretary Kim Robert de Leon at Malacañang Palace. At 32, de Leon is now the youngest member of the Marcos Cabinet. READ: UP assistant professor Kim Robert de Leon named new DBM

MANILA, Philippines — The operation and maintenance of nine pumping stations in Valenzuela City will be transferred from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to the local government unit (LGU) of Valenzuela City by June this year. This is just in time for the start of the rainy season, Secretary Vince Dizon said

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Jinggoy Estrada on Tuesday called the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) recommendations of a plunder case against him “baffling and unjust.” On Monday, the DOJ recommended the filing of plunder, graft, and bribery charges against Estrada due to his alleged involvement in anomalous flood control projects. “This is an unfortunate development. I

Thailand’s Ministry of Transport plans to cancel trains heading to inner Bangkok and tighten safety measures within three months following the fatal bus and train collision on May 16. Officials from several government agencies are continuing investigations into the cause of the crash while also reviewing long-term safety improvements aimed at preventing similar incidents. Prime …

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Thailand has reported 1,074 cumulative Mpox cases and 16 deaths, with health officials warning people in higher-risk groups to monitor symptoms after new Clade Ib cases and infections linked to tourist areas. Dr Montien Kanasawat, director-general of the Department of Disease Control (DDC), said today, May 19, that surveillance data from the Division of Epidemiology …

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Following a successful 2025 edition, Gambero Rosso is returning to Thailand with a stop on its Top Italian Wines Roadshow. This event showcases Italian wines, presented to F&B professionals and wine specialists. The 2026 Roadshow has involved thousands of buyers and industry experts across 8 emerging markets, from Mexico to Australia, and the US to …

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