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Another oil price rollback
By John Clifford Lintao PUMP prices of petroleum products are seen going down this week, according to projections of a locally-based oil firm. In its fuel forecast covering September 15 to 21, Unioil Petroleum Philippines said the price per liter of diesel will be slashed by P1.50 to P1.60. Meanwhile, gasoline may go down by…
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Timothée Chalamet is now a journalist
Timothée Chalamet is a man of many talents. Take the newly released trailer for Denis Villeneuve’s Dune, in which the 24-year-old proves he’s just as capable of doing fight scenes on Arrakis as love scenes in Lombardy. Now, he’s added another string to his bow, interviewing Stevie Wonder for the biannual style and culture magazine,…
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Twitter goes wild over nude photos of Chris Evans
Twitter fans went into a frenzy after Hollywood star Chris Evans appeared to have accidentally shared nude photos of himself while trying to post a video on Instagram Saturday. Multiple reports on various entertainment sites in the US said that the “Captain America” star was reportedly playing “Heads Up” when he shared a video of…
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Expert: Too early to ease physical distancing in public transport
By Fernan Angeles AN infectious disease expert warned the government on easing of physical distancing in public transportation amid the lingering COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Edsel Salvaña, an infectious disease doctor at the Philippine General Hospital, went as far as describing such move as “problematic,” apparently referring to the Department of Transportation statement hinting at pushing…
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QC, global network to address climate change
By Fernan Angeles In a bid to significantly improve air quality in Quezon City, local officials sealed a partnership with a global network of the world’s mega cities committed to address climate change. After a thorough evaluation of 31 nominated cities, C40 Network hinted at supporting Quezon City to collaborate effectively, share knowledge and drive…
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Bataan town village chief dies of COVID-19
By Mar T. Supnad MARIVELES, Bataan – The dreaded coronavirus disease claimed another life, this time a public servant for the last four decades. Barangay Captain Roberto M. Arcenal, Sr., 70, of Alas asin, died before dawn today, Sept. 13. “Our beloved father barangay captain Bert Arcenal died early this morning while being confined at…
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POPCOM promotes use of contraceptive pills, taps social media
The Commission on Population and Development (POPCOM) has launched its new Facebook live series aimed at reaching out to more Filipinos and communicate the importance of family planning during the current crisis. Entitled “Usap Tayo sa Family Planning,” the show features Usec. Juan Antonio Perez III, POPCOM Executive Director and called “Doc Jeepy”. “During this…
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9 barangays of Bataan town in total lockdown
By Mar T. Supnad BATAAN – Owing to alarming cases of coronavirus infection, Nine barangays in Mariveles town were placed under Enhanced Community Quarantine or total lockdown for 14 days starting 12:01 of Sept. 12 up to Sept. 26. This came after Mayor Jocelyn P. Castańeda of Mariveles town and Gov. Abet S. Garcia recommended…
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Rizal town residents excited for recycled Christmas tree competition
By Fernan Angeles PANDEMIC or no pandemic, Christmas is with all certainly coming to town – specifically to the town known for its giant Christmas trees made of plastic bottles, used cardboard and scrap from local junk shops. Interestingly, the lakeshore town of Binangonan, Rizal hardly spends for their giant Christmas trees that have already…
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Is the Philippine tobacco industry dying?
By Mar T. Supnad SANTIAGO, Ilocos Sur — If you’d ask me, being a tobacco farmer myself, the tobacco industry is gradually dying brought about by government’s gross neglect for quite some time. Is the tobacco price controlled and manipulated by big-time businessmen? I would say, yes, since time immemorial! These vultures controlled it and…