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Police arrest women supplying laughing gas to Bangkok’s Khao San Road
Police have arrested two women in Bangkok who allegedly supplied balloons of laughing gas to customers on Khao San Road in Bangkok.
Calabarzon workers get P45 wage hike
MANILA, Philippines — More than 1.56 million minimum wage earners in Calabarzon region are expected to benefit from a daily wage increase of up to P45 starting Oct. 26, following the approval of a new wage order by the…
OFW count, remittances fall in two straight quarters of 2025
MANILA, Philippines — Fewer Filipinos worked abroad in April to September 2025, as remittances covering that period also declined compared with a year earlier, according to preliminary data from the Philippine…
PVL: Led by former UST standouts, Choco Mucho triumphs in Cebu
CEBU CITY—Known for his usually calm demeanor, Choco Mucho coach Dante Alinsunurin lost his cool after his team dropped the first two sets against Capital1 in the 10th season of Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino…
PNP probes if seized Laos drugs bound for Manila
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police is verifying claims by foreign authorities that 521 kilograms of “shabu” (crystal meth) seized in Laos early this month was bound for Manila, saying there is no hard…
Alex Eala embraces tough moments as she chases Grand Slam dream
Grand Slam. Grand Slam. Grand Slam. Those were the words Alex Eala heard repeatedly from her grandfather long before she became one of the world’s best and most recognized tennis players. “Grand Slams were always the…
Rodjun Cruz celebrates 39th birthday with family
Rodjun Cruz celebrated his 39th birthday with a heart full of gratitude. The 'Taskforce Firewall' actor shared on Instagram snaps of his simple birthday celebration with his family and loved ones. “Thank you, Lord, for…
Learning experience, says Lam as Dyip run over hapless Pandas
ANTIPOLO—Coming off a shameful 60-point defeat, the Macau Giant Pandas made every effort to be competitive on Saturday. They managed to stay in the game until halftime. The hapless guest team absorbed a 146-127 defeat…
Fear grows among Semirara folk over coal industry’s future
ILOILO CITY — The threat of mass layoffs is stirring fears that go well beyond the workplace. Behind every possible job loss is a household facing bills it may no longer be able to pay, a small store at risk of losing…
This week’s milestones: Oct. 11 to Oct. 17
Oct. 11, 2024 The Philippine Postal Corp. (PHLPost) opened the country’s first drive-thru post office in Davao City. In line with the city’s goal of improving vehicular flow and alleviating traffic around the Davao…
