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GENEVA, Switzerland — A UN investigation into China’s treatment of Muslim minorities in its vast Xinjiang region has reported torture, sexual abuse and possible crimes against humanity, but stopped short of describing it as genocide.

Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin Benhur’ C. Abalos Jr. visited the wake of the slain Ampatuan, Maguindanao police chief and another policeman who following an ambush on Tuesday, Aug. 30.

President Bongbong Marcos, Jr. has assured the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) of the continuity of an aggressive military modernization program in the next six years.

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has started the construction of a by-pass road in Calbayog City that will link various primary roads to Samar’s commercial proper.

BAGGAO, Cagayan – The Army 77th Infantry Battalion (IB) under Joint Task Force (JTF) Tala discovered a New People’s Army (NPA) arms cache on Tuesday, Aug. 30, in Barangay San Miguel here.

Eastern Police District (EPD) Director Col. Wilson C. Asueta assured the public that he will not “condone nor disregard personnel involved in illegal activities” under his leadership, after an EPD patrolman was arrested for cable wire theft in Quezon City on Tuesday, Aug. 30.

The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) should address any leakages in the government’s distribution of Covid-19-related cash assistance programs instead of discontinuing it, Senator Christopher “Bong” Go said on Thursday, Sept. 1.

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SEOUL, South Korea – A hit Netflix K-drama about a high-functioning autistic lawyer is prompting soul-searching in South Korea, where some on the spectrum say they can feel invisible.

The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) conferred Sen. Joel Villanueva with the 2022 National Kabalikat Special Award.

Tropical depression Gardo has weakened into a low pressure area (LPA) while super typhoon Henry (international name: Hinnamnor) slightly intensified, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Thursday, Sept. 1.

Parañaque City 1st District Rep. Edwin Olivarez announced the distribution of the 2nd batch of assistance to individuals in crisis situation (AICS) on Friday, Sept.2.

Prank callers to emergency hotlines may soon face jail time and fines if the proposed measure of Parañaque 2nd District Rep. Gus Tambunting becomes law.