Windows26: PH, US eyeing inclusion of Japan in ‘Balikatan’

April 16, 2024

Hi, reader! This morning, we bring you updates on potential expansion of 'Balikatan' exercises, calls to revoke Quiboloy's gun permits, and the historic drug bust in Batangas.

PH, US eyeing inclusion of Japan in 'Balikatan'

The Philippines and the United States are considering the expansion of their annual "Balikatan" (shoulder-to-shoulder) military exercises to include Japan following the historic trilateral meeting of the leaders of the three countries in Washington last week.

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PNP urged to cancel Quiboloy's gun permits

Sen. Risa Hontiveros urges the Philippine National Police to revoke the gun licenses of Apollo Quiboloy after his "private army" threatened violence against potential arrest.

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P13-B 'shabu' seized by cops in Batangas checkpoint

More than 2 tons of "shabu" (crystal meth) loaded into a passenger van were seized in Alitagtag town in Batangas province on Monday in what authorities described as the "largest drug bust in the history of the country."

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AFP, PNP reject Alvarez's call to turn back on gov't

The Armed Forces of the Philippines and Philippine National Police have rejected calls from Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez to withdraw their support from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to force him to step down.

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DepEd allows alternative uniforms for 'hot' teachers

The Department of Education said that teaching and nonteaching personnel could wear collared shirts as alternate uniforms amid rising temperatures across the country that led to the suspension of in-person classes.

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EDITORIAL: The case for a June school opening

The government's decision to revert to the old school calendar, starting classes in June, has reignited debates due to extreme heat, prompting calls for its immediate implementation next school year.

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Your morning coffee may be more than a half million years old

Researchers found that the arabica species emerged around 600,000 years ago through natural crossbreeding of two other coffee species.

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PH golden girl Hidilyn isn't done yet, despite missing Paris ticket

Despite missing the cut in the coming Paris Olympics recently, Hidilyn Diaz-Naranjo isn't discounting the possibility of competing in the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games anew and gunning for the gold next year.

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Coachella 2024's best-dressed fashionably beat the heat

Coachella is arguably the year's most highly anticipated music festival. But not just for the fans, even the world's biggest stars and personalities can't seem to wait to make their way to Indio, California.

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New musical a surefire hit – with tighter editing

"One More Chance: The Musical," based on the 2007 movie starring actors John Lloyd Cruz and Bea Alonzo, continues to be a favorite among Pinoy viewers. With the addition of Ben&Ben's music, it's a surefire hit.

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