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New round of oil price adjustment
By Fernan Angeles EXPECT mixed movements in the pump prices of petroleum products this week, says Unioil Petroleum Philippines. Unioil hinted at a November 10-16 fuel price forecast that would see a P0.20 increase in the price per liter of diesel, while the price of gasoline may go down by P0.20 per liter. Fuel companies…
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Mayor Macalinao helps owners of untitled houses in Samal
By MAR T. SUPNAD SAMAL, Bataan – Mayor Aida de Guia Macalinao is now closely working with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources to provide, at last, titles to the untitled lots and houses erected along the town’s highways in yet another record-breaking history of this town. Mayor Macalinao’s action came after Raul H.…
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Pia Wurtzbach asks prayers for her family
For the first time, Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach broke her silence on the issues surrounding her mother and sister as she called on everyone to pray for her family. Wurtzbach made the appeal on Instagram Monday night. Her complete post: “I’m sure a lot of you know that my family is going through some…
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New Zealand to send half-Filipina transgender bet in Miss Intercontinental 2020
Meet the half-Filipina transgender who will represent New Zealand in Miss Intercontinental 2020 beauty pageant. Arielle Keil, 26, has a bachelor’s degree in fashion design and she’s currently studying creative advertising, according to GMA News. Keil was born a boy named Andrew in Matina, Davao City but grew up in Auckland. For full details, click:…
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Kris Aquino stirs controversy with Lolit Solis, Cristy Fermin, and Mr. Fu
Is Kris Aquino not on speaking terms with popular showbiz journalists Lolit Solis, Cristy Fermin and Mr. Fu? This after Lolit shared on Instagram that Cristy allegedly got offended with Kris who reportedly refused Mr. Fu to join their group as co-host for a planned TV program. “Nalungkot ako na para bang galit na galit…
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Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho: 16 Years of retelling the stories of the Filipino
On Sunday (November 8), Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho (KMJS) celebrates its 16th year of airing on Philippine TV. For the third consecutive year, KMJS was hailed as the Philippine Winner of the Best Infotainment Program by the Asian Academy Creative Awards. Last week (November 1), the program’s yearly Halloween Special, “Gabi ng Lagim,” once again…
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Stars join campaign to help protect peatlands
Hollywood and local stars have joined the campaign to protect peatlands which are crucial to fight climate change. “Peatlands are crucial to fight climate change. They are large, often forested swamps that can be found all over the world. They matter for the planet because they actually store twice as much carbon as all the…
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DOH issues guidelines for the holidays
By Fernan Angeles THE Department of Health (DOH) has issued public health guidelines aimed at making sure the surge of infections does not take place while Filipinos celebrate the holidays. In releasing DOH circular No. 2020-0355, Health Undersecretary Rosario Vergeire advised limited face-to-face activities even during the holidays and instead conduct celebrations virtually, do their…
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DOLE to hire 5K local folks to clean up Catanduanes
By John Clifford Lintao RESIDENTS in the battered Catanduanes province in the Bicol region are being considered in a cash-for-work program embarking on cleaning up and repairing damages resulting from the havoc of super typhoon Rolly. In a radio interview, Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello hinted at hiring some 5,000 workers living in the province, adding…
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DOE hints at use of nuclear reactors to generate power
By Fernan Angeles DESPITE outright rejection from Bataan residents, the government may after all be reviving the shelved nuclear reactor that was built more than 40 years ago. No less than the Department of Energy hinted at submitting next month a new perception study embarking on nuclear power generation is set to be submitted to…