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Paeng death toll rises to 110

The number of reported deaths left by Tropical Storm Paeng has climbed to 110, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said on Tuesday.

Of these deaths, 79 were confirmed while 31 are still for validation.

Most of the deaths were reported in Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao at 59.

Sixty-three people were injured and 23 are currently missing from various locations across the country.

AMERICAN TO FACE 30 YEARS IN JAIL FOR SEX WITH PINOY CHILDREN

Former US embassy employee engaged in illicit sexual relations with minors while in Manila

MANILA – A former United States Department of State employee has pleaded guilty to engaging in illicit sexual relations with a minor while assigned at the US Embassy here for four years.Dean Edward Cheves, 63, admitted his guilt to the charges, according to a statement quoting Assistant… Read More

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Marcos signs law resetting barangay, SK polls to October 2023

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has signed into law the measure postponing the December 2022 barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan polls to the last Monday of October 2023.

Marcos signed Republic Act 11935 on October 10.
 President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has signed a law postponing the December 2022 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections.Republic Act (RA) No. 11935, signed by Marcos on Oct. 10, postpones the Barangay and SK elections on Dec. 5 this year to the last Monday… Read More