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Kidnappings to hurt economy—VACC

The recent resurgence of kidnap-for-ransom cases in the Philippines may have far-reaching economic consequences, an anti-crime advocacy group warned Monday, urging swift and coordinated...

Gatchalian says POGO kidnappings continue

Kidnappings related to Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) remain unabated despite assurances made by police authorities that crimes involving POGOs have been addressed, Senator...

Probe gambling, too, prelate urges

RETIRED Catholic prelate Oscar Cruz urged the Duterte administration on Thursday to investigate supposed links between large-scale gambling operators and other crimes, such as...

Sekkingstad arrives in Manila

Freed Norwegian hostage Kjartan Sekkingstad has arrived in Manila. He was accompanied by Norwegian Ambassador to the Philippines Erik Forner. Sekkingstad was presented to the media...

Boko Haram kills 10, abducts 13 in Nigeria

Boko Haram Islamists have killed 10 people and abducted 13 others in a raid on a village near the northeast Nigerian town of Chibok...

23 killed as AFP, Abu Sayyaf clash

ZAMBOANGA—A government offensive against the extremist Abu Sayyaf Group after a spate of kidnappings has left 18 soldiers and five rebels dead in the...
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