[Warning: Mention of suicide] MANILA, Philippines — Philippine National Police (PNP) chief, Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. on Thursday said the agency will be strengthening its relationships with communities in a bid to address the rising cases of suicide. “As law enforcers, the PNP also wants the public to feel that they can rely on

Paolo Contis talked about his new TV series project Kapuso actor Paolo Contis enthused about being the “kontrabida” of Kapuso Primetime King Dingdong Dantes in the upcoming series The Master Cutter. Paolo has been in the industry since she was just a young a boy. From being a child star, he transitioned one of the ... Read more

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Bangkok is giving you a nicely mixed weekend this time around. You can browse travel ideas from across Thailand, wander through a huge book fair, dive into car launches and concept models, spend Saturday eating seriously spicy food, or slow things down with a riverside creative event in the old town. It is a good …

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A network of e-cigarette users has urged Thailand’s new government to review the country’s e-cigarette ban, citing official data showing use has risen sharply despite more than a decade of prohibition. The group cited figures from the National Statistical Office, saying the number of e-cigarette users increased from 78,742 in 2021 to about 900,000 in …

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The Anti-Corruption Organisation of Thailand (ACT) says Thai government state agencies spent at least 2.5 billion baht on overseas study trips over the past 10 years, money it says could have funded more than 100 million school lunches. Secretary-General of ACT, Mana Nimitmongkol, raised the issue in a Facebook post titled Stop overseas study trips …

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Lampang police come under criticism after a patrol officer shot a 14 year old motorcycle rider in the arm on a road in Mueang Lampang district on Tuesday, March 24. Rescuers were called to Wicharawut Road in Mueang Lampang district to provide first aid to the 14 year old Thai boy before taking him to …

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A primary school in Cape Town has been rocked after a Grade 6 learner allegedly compiled a “hit list” naming fellow pupils as targets.

Masemola is set to be formally charged in connection with the R360 million Saps health services tender awarded to criminally accused businessman Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala.

Orlando Pirates supporters have been calling for defender Thabiso Sesane to return to the squad following Mbokazi's departure.

There was a special moment this week as a legendary former Springbok received an honorary doctorate from the University of Johannesburg.