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Phivolcs reminder: Be ready for the ‘Big One’

IN the wake of the powerful earthquake that struck Surigao del Sur on Saturday night, the chief of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said the country is more prepared now for the “Big One” or a major, devastating quake. Phivolcs Director Teresito Bacolcol urged the public to …

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Anonymous accounts flood WPS discourse with ‘CIA agent’ accusations vs PCG spox

Image shows Philippine Coast Guard Spokesperson Jay Tarriela (Graphics by Philstar.com / Anjilica Andaya)  This report forms part of Philstar.com’s coverage of influence operations, which involve the spread of false information and propaganda that can mislead, cause confusion and prevent informed understanding and discourse. Read our explainer on influence operations. …

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De Lima: Confidential funds financed Davao Death Squad

Former Senator Leila de Lima said confidential funds of the Davao City local government were used to bankroll the so-called Davao Death Squad.  She said the bloody anti-drug campaign of former President Rodrigo Duterte was a replication of the DDS killings that the Commission on Human Rights extensively investigated more …

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US denounces ‘horrific’ bomb attack in Marawi

Military personnel stand guard at the entrance of a gymnasium while police investigators look for evidence after a bomb attack at Mindanao State University in Marawi, Lanao del sur province on December 3, 2023. (AFP / Merlyn Manos)  MANILA, Philippines — The United States has condemned the “horrific terrorist attack” …

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PBMM extends Acorda’s tour of duty as Chief PNP

President Marcos has extended the tour of duty of Police General Benjamin Acorda, Jr. as chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP). Sources said Acorda himself announced the extension during the command conference with top PNP officials at Camp Crame in Quezon City on Monday morning, Dec. 4. Acorda, Marcos’ …

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Eastmincom on red alert after magnitude 7.4 quake, Marawi bombing

ON ALERT. Troops from Eastern Mindanao Command (Eastmincom) who are part of the Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Response teams are immediately deployed Saturday night (Dec. 2, 2023) to assist in disaster response following the magnitude 7.4 earthquake that hit Mindanao, particularly Surigao del Sur and Davao Oriental. Eastmincom also announced on …

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