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Sen. Risa: Sheer numbness to say SOGIE Bill not urgent

“It is sheer numbness to say that the SOGIE Equality Bill is not urgent.” This was Senator Risa Hontiveros' remarks following Senator Joel Villanueva’s statement that the passage of the Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression, and Sexual Characteristics (SOGIESC) Equality Bill is not a priority.

P201M worth of ‘fake’ footwear, sandals seized in Bulacan

A total of P201 million worth of “fake” footwear and sandals were seized during the two-day operation by the Criminal Investigation and Detention Group (CIDG) in Bulacan.

5 persons killed in Bulacan road mishap

Five persons were killed in a collision between a sports utility vehicle (SUV) and a trailer truck along DRT Highway in Baliuag, Bulacan early Wednesday morning, June 7.

Ukraine evacuates thousands after key dam destroyed

Ukraine was evacuating thousands of people Wednesday after an attack on a major Russian-held dam unleashed a torrent of water, inundating two dozen villages and sparking fears of a humanitarian disaster.

Phivolcs: Taal degassing activity ongoing

Active degassing has been observed on the main crater of the Taal Volcano in the past 24 hours, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said Wednesday, June 7.

Eligible Filipinos may now enter Canada without visa

Some eligible Filipinos are now allowed to enter Canada without a visa, the Embassy of Canada to the Philippines announced Wednesday, June 7.

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