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The head of the Council for the Welfare of Children (CWC) has expressed alarm over the online proliferation of videos involving sexual abuse and exploitation of children that sell on social media channels for as low as P100. CWC executive director Angelo Tapales said on Thursday the decreasing cost of exploitative materials is caused by […]…

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BARRIO DE LA TORRE, Spain — Crews searched for bodies in stranded cars and sodden buildings Thursday as people tried to salvage what they could from their ruined homes following monstrous flash floods in Spain that claimed at least 140 lives. Spain’s worst natural disaster this century left a trail of destruction and fears that more horrors will be uncovered from the ubiquitous layers of mud that walls of water left in their wake late Tuesday and early Wednesday. An unknown number of people remain missing. “Unfortunately, there are dead people inside some vehicles,” said Spain’s Transport Minister Óscar Puente. […]…

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MANILA, Philippines —Basketball player Kiefer Ravena is now engaged to beauty queen girlfriend Diana Mackey. Ravena on Thursday made the surprise announcement of his engagement through an Instagram post with a caption of “October to remember,” which included photos related to his birth month and a shot of the couple with Mackey wearing the engagement ring. READ: Kiefer Ravena will always say yes to playing for Gilas Pilipinas The Japan B.League guard recently celebrated his 31st birthday with Mackey posting a sweet message four days ago. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kiefer Ravena (@kieferravena15) “Happy birthday […]…

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MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday said he hoped the commemoration of All Saint’s Day and All Souls’ Day (Undas) would remind Filipinos to be “better persons and stewards of our beloved nation.” Marcos said All Souls’ Day is a time for “reflection by which we recall the deceased faithful who led lives of honor, sacrifice, and service.” “Today, we remember those who paved the way for our present prosperity through their example of faith and love for others,” he added. “This is the opportune moment to fortify our bond for the betterment of our spiritual life, […]…

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Karl-Anthony Towns enjoyed his best game as a Knick, scoring 44 points and grabbing 13 rebounds as visiting New York defeated the Miami Heat 116-107 in the NBA on Wednesday night. Towns made 17 of 25 shots from the floor, including 4 of 5 from 3-point range, in 39 minutes. His previous season high since joining New York in an offseason trade with the Minnesota Timberwolves had been 21 points. Jalen Brunson added 22 points and nine assists with just one turnover for the Knicks, and Mikal Bridges contributed 17 points and six assists. READ: NBA: Knicks add Karl-Anthony Towns […]…

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