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DOJ vows to intensify war against human trafficking

MANILA: Department of Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin ‘Boying’ Remulla on Monday vowed to intensify the department’s fight against human traffickers, particularly those targeting minors.

DOJ has filed multiple criminal charges before the Calamba, Lag…

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300 int’l delegates in Cebu for UN tourism events

CEBU CITY: Over 300 delegates from 30 countries worldwide will converge in Cebu this week for the two events of the United Nations Tourism Organization (UNTO).

In a statement, the UNTO said the country was chosen to host two separate events, both wil…

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Elderly con artist caught in Rizal town

CALAMBA CITY: A male elderly suspect wanted for illegal recruitment and estafa in Manila was nabbed in Angono, Rizal on Sunday.

Col. Felipe Maraggun, director of the Rizal Provincial Police Office (RPPO), reported on Monday that the 61-year-old suspe…

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20 dead at battery plant fire site in South Korea

ISTANBUL: At least 20 bodies were found as firefighters battled huge flames at a three-story battery factory in South Korea on Monday, firefighters said.

According to Yonhap news, firefighters brought the blaze under control around 3:10 p.m. local ti…