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Sexist remarks at Ibaloy Day spark outrage in Baguio

BAGUIO CITY — A guest performer’s sexist remarks during the Ibaloy Day celebration on Monday have drawn strong backlash, with women’s groups and a city councilor calling for a public apology. During the program, Romeo “Romy” Ogong made jokes about his body and reportedly offered to “distribute his sperm” to audience members, even referencing in

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Drug war legacy still choking PH jails, data show

MANILA, Philippines—Years after the peak of the government’s anti-drug campaign, congestion remains a defining feature of the country’s jail system, according to the latest data from the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP). An analysis of July 2025 figures by University of the Philippines Diliman associate professor and Inquirer data scientist Dr. Rogelio Alicor

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Truck Driver Who Fought Back Against Robber May Face Frustrated Homicide Charge 

Truck Driver to Face Frustrated Homicide Case After He Fought Back Against Robber A truck driver is now under police custody after fighting back against a man who allegedly tried to rob him in Binondo, Manila.  On Wednesday, February 25, 2026, the driver was inside his truck when a man, said to be armed with a ... Read more

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Salvador Medialdea Defends Duterte Drug War: “It’s a national policy. Ano’ng pakialam ng ibang nations?”

Atty. Salvador Medialdea Now Part of ICC Legal Team of Former Pres. Duterte SALVADOR MEDIALDEA – The former Executive Secretary of ex-President Rodrigo Roa Duterte defended the war on drugs of the former administration. Ahead of the confirmation of charges hearing of former Pres. Rodrigo Duterte over the case before the International Criminal Court, the ... Read more

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Foreign woman revived after drowning incident at Pattaya Beach

Rescue teams in Pattaya, Chon Buri, were called yesterday morning, February 25, after reports that a foreign tourist had been pulled from the sea unconscious, prompting emergency resuscitation. Sawang Boriboon Foundation rescue unit in Pattaya received the report at 7.30am about a foreign national who had drowned and was unresponsive on Pattaya Beach, in Na …

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