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MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation, Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Thursday said it is currently studying a proposal seeking to allow drivers and operators of land-based public utility vehicles (PUVs) to start collecting fuel surcharge on top of the base fare. “A petition was filed before us, asking for the fare to stay

MANILA, Philippines – Sen. Rodante Marcoleta on Thursday apologized to members of the media after referring to them as “paid hacks.” “I apologize for the way I spoke. I did not mean it,” Marcoleta said in Filipino in a press briefing. READ: Senate media slams Marcoleta’s ‘dangerous’ attack on press But he also defended his

A bedridden Swiss man appealed for public assistance after a record collection valued at more than 12.5 million baht disappeared from his home in Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan. He suspects a former Thai caregiver may have been involved. Peter Kalt, the Swiss victim, filed a theft complaint with local police after his wife, Brigit, …

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A large number of bluebottle jellyfish have washed up on two beaches in Phang Nga following rough monsoon conditions, prompting officials to warn beachgoers today, June 4, to avoid contact with the venomous marine creatures. The warning covers Bang Sak Beach and Ban Nam Khem Beach in Bang Muang subdistrict, Takua Pa district, where strong …

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June 4, 2026, marks the anniversary of one of the most significant and heavily suppressed events of the 20th century. For those who have never heard of it, this is the story.To understand Tiananmen, you have to understand China in the 1980s. After the chaos of Mao Zedong’s Cultural Revolution, which devastated the country’s economy …

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MANILA, Philippines — Senators Vicente “Tito” Sotto III and Erwin Tulfo on Thursday rejected the claims of the supposed ex-Marines who said they delivered cash-filled suitcases (“maletas”) to the lawmakers. Two of the 18 supposed ex-Marines, allegedly hired by ex-congressman Zaldy Co as “bagmen,” made the claims during a probe led by Sen. Rodante Marcoleta

BACOLOD CITY — Negros Occidental 1st District Rep. Julio Ledesma IV has called on leaders of local government units, at least in his constituency, to declare Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano persona non grata. This after Ledesma described Cayetano, who was ousted as Senate leader on Wednesday, as a “disgrace to the Senate.” “This is my

MANILA, Philippines — Palace Press Officer Claire Castro on Thursday refuted Senator Alan Peter Cayetano’s claim that Malacañang is supporting an illegitimate Senate. “The executive branch believes in the rule of law, in the law itself, and in the decisions of the Supreme Court,” Castro, speaking Filipino, said in a Viber message to reporters. READ: Cayetano:

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) served another arrest warrant for a second graft charge against Sen. Jinggoy Estrada, former Public Works and Highways Secretary Manuel Bonoan, and their three co-accused, the agency confirmed on Thursday. In a statement, the PNP said the new warrant was issued by the Sandiganbayan Fifth Division on

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano on Thursday warned Senate staff who will not allow resource persons during his bloc’s scheduled hearings will be met with punishment, asking them to choose “with conscience” who they intend to follow: him or the acting Senate president. Cayetano said this during Thursday’s Senate blue ribbon committee hearing,