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PCO chief: Marcos’ visit to Canada is a success

VANCOUVER — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s visit to Canada was deemed a success by Acting Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Secretary Dave Gomez on Saturday, pointing to upgraded bilateral ties and new pacts. According to Gomez, the four-day visit, marking a historic first for a Philippine president in over a decade, successfully mapped out a

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Sara Duterte impeachment: Gatchalian expects all senators to participate

MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian said he expects all senators, including members of the minority bloc, to participate in Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial, which begins Monday. “I believe everyone’s attending, because this is part of our job. Everyone also knows that it is good for them to be present so that

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Mindoro solon seeks reduction of shipping rates

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Rep. Arnan Panaligan of the province’s first district has asked the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) to direct shipping companies plying the busy Calapan City-Batangas route to roll back their fares. He cited the recent drop in global oil prices following the ceasefire in the Middle East. In his letter to

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First day of VP Duterte impeachment trial to focus on rules, procedures

MANILA, Philippines – The first day of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial will be devoted to procedural matters, with no witnesses scheduled to take the stand, former Rep. Robert Ace Barbers, impeachment prosecution panel adviser, said on Sunday. According to a statement he released, the Senate impeachment court will deliberate on rules and procedures,

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Mercury-laced skin products flood CDO markets, watchdog warns

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Philippines — Environmental watchdog BAN Toxics has issued a stern public health warning after discovering that prohibited skin-lightening products containing dangerous levels of mercury are openly flooding major public markets in this city. ​The group purchased 11 skin-lightening cosmetics from various beauty shops inside the Cogon and Carmen public markets between

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56 families evacuated in South Cotabato over flood, landslide threat

KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato — At least 56 families were evacuated from Purok Tinefulan in Barangay Maligo of Polomolok, South Cotabato on Saturday night, July 4, after continuous heavy rains raised the threat of landslides and flash floods. Out of the 56 families or 240 individuals, 19 families were temporarily sheltered at Maligo Elementary School.

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Elisse Joson Says She’s Ready To Fall In Love Again

Elisse Joson is opening her heart once more A year after her breakup with actor McCoy de Leon, actress Elisse Joson shared that her heart remains open to love, though she now has a clearer idea of ​​what she wants in a relationship. Elisse and McCoy apparently had so many ups and downs in their ... Read more

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Chon Buri wall collapse floods housing estate

A wall separating a housing estate from a recycling plant collapsed under heavy rain in Si Racha district of Chon Buri on Saturday, sending a wave of foam waste and floodwater into the residential area. The wall gave way in the late morning at Boonraksa Ville 2 in tambon Bo Win during a torrential downpour, …

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Thailand shifts towards clean energy, modern power infrastructure

The Thai government said today, July 5, it is accelerating efforts to restructure the country’s energy sector by expanding clean energy as part of plans to strengthen energy security and support long-term economic growth. Government spokesperson Ratchada Thanadirek said countries are entering a new phase of global competition focused not only on technology and manufacturing …

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A unifier of a deeply divided nation: Lacson hails Eala’s Wimbledon rise

MANILA, Philippines – Sen. Panfilo Lacson on Sunday praised Alex Eala’s historic run at Wimbledon, calling the Filipina tennis star a “unifier of a deeply divided nation.” Lacson thanked the 21-year-old athlete in a social media post on Sunday morning. “She is the detoxifier that our country’s highly toxic atmosphere needs and an influential unifier

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