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Here’s what you need to know on Friday, September 8.
6 alleged communist rebels killed in clash vs soldiers in Bohol
At least six suspected communist rebels were killed in a firefight with soldiers in Bohol on Thursday, September 7, 2023.
The Bohol Provincial Police Office (BPPO) confirmed a clash between suspected members of the New People’s Army (NPA) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) in Sitio Ilaud, Barangay Campagao in Bilar town.
It reportedly happened close to 8 a.m. on Thursday, said Police Executive Master Sergeant Edwin Joseph Silagan, deputy at the Bilar Police Station.
‘It’s sad but we will accept’ – Carcar mayor on new Pasigarbo results
It may be sad, but Carcar City accepted the new results of the Pasigarbo sa Sugbo 2023, which denied their contingent of what would have been their second consecutive win.
Mayor Patrick Barcenas on Thursday, September 7, 2023, admitted that the re-computation of the Pasigarbo winners was painful for him and his constituents who rooted for the Kabkaban Festival in the competition.
Philippines is ‘Asia’s Leading Dive Destination’ again, says DOT
The Philippines was named “Asia’s Leading Dive Destination” for the fifth consecutive year at the World Travel Awards (WTA) Asia & Oceania Gala Ceremony 2023 held in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on September 6, 2023.
Facebook account ni Rendon Labador tsinugi na rin matapos pagkaisahan ng netizens: ‘Hindi ako makapaniwala, nagulat ako…’
Tagumpay ang mga netizens sa ginawa nilang mass report para ipatanggal ang Facebook account ng social media influencer na si Rendon Labador.
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