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Maundy Thursday crash: Aircraft crash-lands at Palawan airport

MANILA, Philippines — An aircraft crash-landed on Road 08 of Busuanga airport in Coron, Palawan, on Maundy Thursday, prompting the temporary suspension of operations and diversion of several flights. The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (Caap) said the incident happened at approximately 11:34 a.m. on Maundy Thursday, April 2, 2026. Authorities have not yet

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W. Visayas police heightens security during summer travel season

ILOILO CITY — The Police Regional Office 6 (PRO6) is tightening security measures across Western Visayas in anticipation of the upcoming summer travel surge.  PRO 6 said said they are aiming to ensure the safety of the public as millions are expected to travel for Holy Week, Philippine Veterans Week, Labor Day, Flores de Mayo, and various

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LOOK: Dagupan ‘bangus’ harvest peaks on Holy Wednesday

DAGUPAN CITY — At the fish market in Magsaysay, Dagupan City, on Holy Wednesday, workers unloaded newly harvested bangus, or milkfish. While the rest of Christendom observes a period of spiritual reflection, bangus classifiers and traders continue their work, as Holy Wednesday and Holy Thursday are among the busiest times of the year at the

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PNP arrests top 5 most wanted in Pampanga for human trafficking

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) arrested a provincial top-five most wanted individual on multiple human trafficking charges during an operation on Wednesday in Barangay Telapayong, Arayat, Pampanga. The arrest was part of a joint operation involving the Mabalacat City Police Station, the Pampanga Police Provincial Office, and the 302nd Maneuver Company of

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How To Fast on Good Friday — A GUIDE

This Lenten Season, Here’s How To Fast on Good Friday w/c is Practiced by Many Catholics HOW TO FAST ON GOOD FRIDAY – Here is a guide on fasting on Good Friday which is one of the most significant days of the Lenten season. The season of Lent invites countless Christians across the globe to ... Read more

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Yala tightens security after reports of insurgent group movement

Security agencies in Yala raised security measures to the highest level today, April 2, after detecting movement by violent groups believed to be preparing attacks in urban areas and economic zones. Units were told to tighten surveillance in high-risk areas, particularly around town centres and key commercial zones. Officers also stepped up screening at checkpoints, …

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PH naming of Kalayaan Island Group features in WPS draws China warning

MANILA, Philippines — China has expressed strong disapproval of the Philippines’ move to assign standardized local names to more than 100 features in the Kalayaan Island Group (KIG) in the West Philippine Sea, warning that Beijing would take steps to defend its claims. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said Beijing “firmly opposes” any action it

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Activists stage ‘Calvary of nature and people’ protest in Bataan

BALANGA CITY, Bataan — Hundreds of youth members of the Nuclear and Coal-Free Bataan and Young Bean staged a protest action on Holy Wednesday, depicting the country’s environmental woes through Jesus Christ’s walk to Calvary. The “Kalbaryo ng Kalikasan at Mamamayan” (Calvary of nature and people) began at 3 p.m. at the public plaza of

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PNP nabs most wanted person facing 6 counts of rape in Quezon City

MANILA, Philippines – A most wanted person facing six counts of qualified rape of a minor was arrested by the Philippine National Police (PNP) in an operation conducted along Malvar Street in Barangay Bagumbuhay, Project 4, Quezon City, on Tuesday. The court ordered no bail for the accused, who is now under police custody pending

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Army officer killed in Mindoro clash receives Gold Cross Medal

LUCENA CITY, Quezon — The military has posthumously awarded the Gold Cross Medal — the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ third-highest award for bravery — to Army Capt. Dean Buen Oyando, who was killed in a clash with communist rebels in Occidental Mindoro on Sunday, March 29. READ: Army officer killed, 2 soldiers hurt, NPA

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