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Japanese manufacturer eyes expanded semiconductor investments in PH

MANILA – Japanese manufacturer MinebeaMitsumi, Inc. is eyeing expanded investments in semiconductor back-end manufacturing and advanced precision technologies in the Philippines following a meeting with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. in Tokyo, Japan on Thursday. During the meeting, the Japanese firm presented its expansion plans to Marcos. The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said discussions focused

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May 28 lotto jackpots reach ₱35M with no winners

MANILA, Philippines—No ticket holder won the jackpots in the major lotto draws on Thursday, May 28, according to the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO). SuperLotto 6/49 had the winning combination 39-40-01-47-29-17 for a jackpot of ₱25 million. The PCSO said there was no jackpot winner. Lotto 6/42 had the winning combination 39-38-34-21-10-03 for a jackpot

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Manila Water sets June desludging: Healthy communities, clean waterways

MANILA, Philippines — Manila Water has released its barangay desludging service schedule for June 2026, continuing its regular sanitation program that helps maintain clean, safe, and environmentally responsible communities across its East Zone service area. The scheduled desludging activities support proper septic tank maintenance, reducing health risks associated with untreated wastewater while preventing the pollution

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Jinggoy Estrada Faces 3rd Plunder Case, To Exhaust All Legal Remedies

Senator Jinggoy Estrada to exhaust all legal remedies as he faces looming arrest. According to Senator Jinggoy Estrada, he will exhaust all legal remedies against the plunder charges against him. The Office of the Ombudsman on Thursday afternoon filed plunder and graft charges against Jinggoy Estrada before the Sandiganbayan. Assistant Ombudsman Mico Clavano formally filed ... Read more

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Marcos in Japan: A state visit with arms sales and China in mind

TOKYO (AP) — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is receiving an exceptional level of hospitality that included a palace banquet during a four-day state visit to Japan that culminated Thursday, May 28. The visit sends a clear message that Tokyo is keen to upgrade ties with a nation it sees as a key defense partner —

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El Niño may cut PH rice output by 700,000 metric tons, says DA

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Thursday warned that a severe El Niño could slash national rice output by as much as 700,000 metric tons, signaling serious risks to the country’s food security and rural incomes. The DA made the pronouncement as it ordered the reconvening of its El Niño task force

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Coalition urges probe into Stradcom-led LTO system, data breach

MANILA, Philippines — A coalition on Thursday urged the Land Transportation Office (LTO), Department of Transportation (DOTr), and the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DepDev) to address its concerns on possible data breach and alleged bypass of clearance over the continued use of Stradcom-led LTO IT system.  Coalition 169 noted that the LTO continued

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Thailand LGBTQ+ friendly for centuries. Long before Western debates: Bangkok Pride 2026

Bangkok Pride Month 2026 : Thailand’s warmth toward the LGBTQ+ community didn’t start with a law. It was already in the culture, long before the world started paying attention. Ask almost anyone who has lived in or travelled through Thailand and you’ll hear some version of the same story. A gay couple holding hands on …

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Paknaan residents fear displacement from 4th Cebu-Mactan Bridge project

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Residents of Barangay Paknaan in Mandaue City have expressed concern over the planned construction of the fourth Cebu-Mactan Bridge, which is expected to affect around 204 houses once the project officially begins. Glenda Limbatao, 32, a resident of Zone Ahos in Barangay Paknaan, said her family were among the fire victims

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Bojie Dy rallies barangays to end illiteracy, break cycle of poverty

MANILA, Philippines — Speaker Faustino “Bojie” G. Dy III on Thursday urged barangays across the country to take a leading role in the fight against illiteracy, emphasizing that education and literacy are key to lifting Filipinos out of poverty and securing a stronger future for the nation. Speaking at the National Convention of the Liga

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