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Manila non-index crimes rise by 35% for first half of 2025

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By Barbra Althea Gavilan, Erwin James Gianan and John Martin Revilla

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Manila non-index crimes rise by 35% for first half of 2025

DESPITE A drop in serious crimes, non-index crimes in Manila continued to rise in the first half of the year, partly driven by the prevalence of cybercrimes such as online gambling scams, identity theft and "sextortion." Index crimes in the city dropped by 31.88% in January to June compared to…

UST employees eyeing legal action against Manila health permit ordinance

SEVERAL LABOR groups representing UST employees said their members are considering to file a court case against the controversial Manila health permit ordinance, which they called an “unjust” policy that could cripple the University’s academic operations. In a press release, some union leaders in the University reiterated their opposition to…

Manila health permit policy to disrupt UST’s smooth functioning, labor coalition warns

THE UST employees’ unions called for an urgent review of the much-criticized health permit requirement imposed by the Manila city government, saying its implementation "falls short of a just and fair system" and threatens to disrupt the University's operations. In a letter addressed to the UST community dated July 31,…

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