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In a buy-bust operation conducted by Marikina police, together with local government officials, 4 suspected drug pushers were arrested as they were caught in the act of allegedly putting shabu in sachet. 70 grams of shabu worth 29,000 pesos and other drug paraphernalia were confiscated by the police. The buy-bust operation is part of the Marikina City government’s intensified campaign against drug pushers.
(Reuters) – An earthquake of 6 magnitude struck northernThailand on Monday causing some damage to buildings and roads and knocking goods off shelves in shops but there were no immediate reports of any casualties. The quake struck 17 miles southwest of the town of Chiang Rai, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). It was felt in the Thai capital, Bangkok, and in neighboring Myanmar. “There has been minor damage to buildings in Chiang Rai itself, […]
On Saturday, President Obama cracked jokes at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, attended by members of Congress and Vice President Joe Biden. The crowd of journalists, influential Washington leaders and celebrities at the dinner got the chance to see Mr. Obama and comic actor Joel McHale deliver humorous remarks, as is traditional in the event.
An earthquake of 6 magnitude strikes Thailand causing some damage to roads and buildings but there were no reports of any casualties. The quake was felt in Bangkok and in neighboring Myanmar that struck 17 miles southwest of the town of Chiang Ri.
1,147 Bar Examination passers take their oath Monday as new lawyers after passing the 2013 Bar Exams. The oath-taking of the new lawyers happened on May 5 at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City.
Rebel forces released 36 civilians being used as “human shield” in Compostela Valley.
The 30th “Balikatan” exercises between the Philippines and the United States troops officially opened, focusing on humanitarian and civic assistance and maritime security.
The Bureau of Internal Revenue said that doctors and other self-employed professional have until May 31 to submit their official appointment books and affidavits.
At least 17 were injured when a magnitude 6 earthquake hits Tokyo, Japan.
Nine performers were critically injured when a scaffolding collapsed in a circus performance in Rhode Island.
The Philippines and the United States started its two-week Balikatan exercises involving 5,500 soldiers from both countries, after United States President Barack Obama’s promise to support the Philippines in its territorial dispute against China.
As Congress re-opens after the long summer break, Malacañang submitted five priority bills which include the Tax Incentives Management and Transparency Act, The Fiscal Incentives Rationalization Plan, Customs Modernization and Tariff Act among others.
