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Tarlac advocates traditional weaving

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO—The Tarlac provincial government has begun revitalizing its weaving culture, aiming to increase the income of 80 weavers and 780 crocheters in the province and create livelihood opportunities, Gov. Christian Yap said on Tuesday. Yap, Department of Science and Technology Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. and Philippine Textile Research Institute Director Dr. Julius

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Ex-mayor appointed to Bataan Freeport

MARIVELES, Bataan – Former Orani town mayor Efren Pascual, Jr. has been appointed as director of the Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB), which oversees the Freeport Area of Bataan in the sprawling former Bataan Economic Zone.  President Marcos Jr appointed Pascual, who in turn was endorsed by Bataan Gov. Jose Enrique Garcia

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PCSO Recognized Again as Philippines’ Top-Performing GOCC

Marcos Jr. Commends PCSO for Outstanding Financial Performance PCSO – The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office was once again recognized as a top-performing government-owned and controlled corporations or GOCC in the Philippines. Millions of Filipinos join the lottery games conducted by the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office daily as many are hoping that their lives will be ... Read more

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Thailand video news | Bangkok fire victims’ families receive 9.3 million baht in aid, Thai airports introduce unaccompanied checked-baggage searches

In Thailand video news, Alex covers the latest stories from across the country. Highlights include 9.3 million baht in compensation for the families of victims killed in the Bangkok nightclub fire. Also making headlines, a Taiwanese court has finalised sentences in a half-billion-baht Bangkok property investment scheme, nominee-business investigations in Chiang Mai have led to …

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DFA: Marcos ‘firmly’ told Chinese envoy of PH protest over Navy assault

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. had already conveyed to Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Jing Quan the Philippines’ protest against the assault of a member of the Philippine Navy, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) confirmed on Wednesday. Marcos met with Jing on Tuesday in what the latter described as a “constructive” meeting

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West Philippine Sea: Chinese envoy blames PH in Ayungin encounter

MANILA, Philippines — Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Jing Quan said the tense encounter between Philippine and Chinese vessels at Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal violated a 2024 arrangement between Beijing and Manila meant to prevent friction during rotation and resupply (RoRe) missions to the grounded BRP Sierra Madre warship. In an interview with reporters on

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Marcos vows first BARMM elections will push through in September

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday vowed that the long-delayed first Bangsamoro parliamentary elections will finally push through on Sept. 14. In March, Marcos signed into law a measure resetting the first regular elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) to Sept. 14, 2026, after the Supreme Court struck

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Duterte Impeachment Trial Day 9: Defense resumes cross-exam of Matibag

MANILA, Philippines – The Senate impeachment court is set to hear the continued testimony of National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag on Wednesday, the ninth day of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial. The defense began its cross-examination of Matibag on Tuesday, but requested to continue it on Wednesday before it could be

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Connectivity as the Fifth Utility: Globe powers everyday digital life of Filipinos 

For generations, societies have depended on essential utilities like water, electricity, gas, and transportation to power daily life and economic progress. Today, connectivity has become just as indispensable. It powers how Filipinos work, learn, access healthcare, manage their finances, run businesses, receive government services, and stay connected during emergencies. As connectivity evolves into the country’s

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Dead sperm whale fished out off Batanes

TUGUEGARAO CITY-A dead sperm whale was fished out of the sea along the Ivana port in Batanes on Tuesday, officials said. Villagers who spotted the dead whale were helped by firemen and the Coast Guard, who are based in Ivana town. The whale’s corpse will be examined on Wednesday by the Bureau of Fisheries and

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