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McDonald’s sued for alleged racial discrimination
Dozens of Black former franchisees are suing McDonalds, alleging years of systemic racial discrimination and inequity at the fast-food corporation. In a lawsuit filed Tuesday in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, 52 Black former McDonald’s franchise owners say the company denied them the same opportunities as white franchisees, and steered…
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Reporting illicit drug trade: It’s just a click away
By Fernan Angeles REPORTING illicit drug trade anywhere in the Philippines is just a click away, said Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) chief Wilkins Villanueva as he launched a Facebook page seen to serve as the agency’s official online communication platform in the implementation of the Barangay Drug Clearing Program (BDCP). Known as “Barangay PDEA”,…
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Pokwang calls out Meralco over high electricity bill
MANILA — Comedienne Pokwang took to social media to air her frustration over her high electricity bill. On Twitter, Pokwang called the attention of Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) on Twitter after she received a bill amounting to P131,312.00 for their four-month consumption. (ABS CBN) For full details, click: https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/09/01/20/pokwang-calls-out-meralco-over-high-electricity-bill
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Angel Locsin on being cheated: ‘Oo. Na-experience ko na’
MANILA – “Has anybody ever cheated on you?” Angel Locsin had to answer this question during her conversation with G3 San Diego during an Instagram Live broadcast on Monday night after they talked about the actress’ former project “The Legal Wife.” Without dropping any name, Locsin said: “Oo, na-experience ko na.” Locsin explained that being…
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Duque denies role in PhilHealth IRM mess
Health Secretary Francisco Duque III on Tuesday said it was “unfortunate” that the Senate recommended the filing of criminal charges against him, stressing that he had no say in the Interim Reimbursement Mechanism (IRM). The Senate Committee of the Whole earlier urged raps against Duque, chairman of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), and the…
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Cascolan is new PNP chief
President Rodrigo Duterte has chosen Police Lieutenant General Camilo Pancratius Cascolan as the next head of the Philippine National Police (PNP), Interior Secretary Eduardo Año said Tuesday. “He [Cascolan] is the new chief PNP. PRRD [Duterte’s initials] has just signed his appointment paper,” Año said. Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea also confirmed the appointment. Cascolan would…
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Villar chides PCC official for failure to effect P450-M dairy project
Sen. Cynthia Villar presided over a committee hearing to inquire into the status of the country’s dairy industry and the non-implementation of P450-million worth of dairy projects designed to help improve the dairy production and to provide livelihood opportunities in farming communities. Villar, chairperson of the Committee on Agriculture and Food, authored Proposed Senate Resolution…
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PDEA to confront brave challenges on its 18th year
By Fernan Angeles THE Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) will continue to brave new challenges and beat greater odds as the country’s lead agency against illegal drugs, said PDEA Director General Wilkins Villanueva as the drug enforcement agency celebrates its 18th anniversary. “This year marks a turning point for PDEA as we continue to thrive…
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Ed Sheeran, Cherry Seaborn welcome baby girl
ED Sheeran has announced the arrival of his first child, a baby girl named Lyra Antarctica Seaborn Sheeran. The superstar singer, 29, today shared a sweet snap of a pair of socks belonging to his daughter to reveal the happy news after his wife Cherry gave birth last week. Ed told fans on Instagram: “Ello!…
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Calls to terminate contracts with Chinese rejected
By Fernan Angeles DESPITE sanctions imposed by the United States against China for building artificial islands and firing ballistic missiles off the disputed West Philippine Sea, President Duterte appears bent on keeping government contracts with China. In a press briefing, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said that the Sangley Airport Development Project, which has been awarded…