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PH selected to Unesco intangible heritage panel for 2026–2030

MANILA — The Philippines has been selected to the Unesco Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage (IGC-ICH) for term 2026–2030, garnering 106 votes, reflecting the growing recognition of Manila’s expertise in preserving cultural heritage. The elections were held during the 11th session of the General Assembly of States Parties to the 2003 Intangible Cultural

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‘Good potential’: Marcos, Putin discuss energy, food security deal

MANILA, Philippines — During a bilateral meeting in Kazan, Russia, on Wednesday, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed ways to improve cooperation and explore the “good potential” on food and energy resources The Kazan meeting took place on the sidelines of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean)-Russia Commemorative Summit.

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Shares surge in Asia after initial signing of US-Iran peace deal

BANGKOK (AP) — After the U.S. and Iran signed their initial deal on ending the war, shares surged Thursday in Asia, with benchmarks in Japan and South Korea hitting fresh records. The rally in Asia followed a retreat Wednesday on Wall Street driven by speculation the Federal Reserve may raise interest rates this year to curb inflation. U.S. futures

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5 PH universities slip in QS World rankings; UP still top-performing

MANILA, Philippines — Despite “intensifying global competition,” five universities from the Philippines still made it into the latest QS World University Rankings, but saw themselves drop from their previous standing. The latest edition listed the higher educational institutions in the Philippines between 401-1400 out of more than 1,500 universities across 106 countries and territories, with

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