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A historic herbal medicine district on the eastern bank of Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River is fading, as ageing shopkeepers say falling sales and strict drug regulations are pushing the centuries old trade towards extinction. Tha Phra Chan, one of Bangkok’s oldest piers, has long served as a transport hub and the birthplace of traditional Thai …

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MANILA, Philippines — Severe Tropical Storm Francisco (international name: Mekkhala) is approaching typhoon status, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Sunday. READ: Severe tropical storm ‘Francisco’ enters PAR, trough brings rains to VisMin In its 11 a.m. advisory, the state weather bureau reported that Francisco was packing maximum sustained winds of

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebuano standout Nic Cabañero delivered another impressive all-around performance as Biñan Tatak Gel edged Meycauayan Marilao Gems, 70-64, in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) on Saturday, June 20, at the Pola Gymnasium in Oriental Mindoro. Cabañero finished with 18 points and came close to a double-double after collecting nine rebounds,

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Ellen Adarna candidly opened up about the realities of co-parenting with actor John Lloyd Cruz, sharing that while challenges are inevitable, both have learned to put their son, Elias, first. Speaking during the second part of her guest appearance on Kuan On One, hosted by Melai Cantiveros-Francisco, Adarna admitted that their

LUCENA CITY, Philippines — A private school in General Trias City, Cavite, where seven students were wounded in a recent stabbing incident, has temporarily shifted to online learning next week as it implements additional security measures. In an advisory posted on its Facebook page on Sunday, June 21, Bethel Academy of Gen. Trias Cavite Inc.

MANILA, Philippines—The Philippine National Police (PNP) ordered a follow-up operation to locate and arrest the masterminds and financiers behind an underground scam hub in Muntinlupa City. The investigation stemmed from the June 15 arrest of an alleged manager of a Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (Pogo) in Muntinlupa City, which led to the discovery of the

MATUNGAO, Lanao del Norte — Matungao town in Lanao del Norte celebrated its 77th Charter Day on Saturday, June 20, marking it with a fun run that highlights interreligious harmony between Muslims and Christians in the area. Local government unit (LGU) workers, youth, members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and Philippine National Police,

Pattaya’s tourism businesses are fighting for every customer as falling walk-in numbers push vendors to take a more direct approach with visitors. Along the resort city’s busiest streets, shop owners and staff are increasingly stepping out to call to passersby, and in some cases gently guiding them toward their shops, as competition for tourist spending …

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CEBU CITY, Philippines — Is it possible to visit all 82 provinces in the Philippines in just one year? For most Filipinos, that may seem almost impossible. But for Cebuana Ma. Ursula De la Serna, it was a challenge she was determined to take on. Driven by her passion for travel and exploration, Ursula set

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Twenty-six Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) councils in Cebu City could receive P1.5 million each in financial assistance for youth programs and activities under a series of resolutions set to be taken up by the City Council. The measures, authored by Councilor Rhea Mae Jakosalem, seek to approve the project proposals of the