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Chinese BBNJ declaration won’t diminish PH rights over WPS –DFA

MANILA – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Tuesday said China’s implementation of the United Nations High Seas Treaty would not “diminish nor forfeit” the Philippines’ maritime zones in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). The statement comes following former Supreme Court Associate Justice Antonio Carpio’s warning that Manila stands to “lose our own exclusive

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Flood control: Cebu needs watershed-based solutions, Project NOAH says

MANILA – Cebu, Metro Manila, and other major cities where flooding has become more frequent and severe need watershed-based flood interventions, a Project NOAH official recommended. In an interview on Tuesday, June 16, Dr. Mahar Lagmay of the University of the Philippines-based Project NOAH (Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazards) emphasized the importance of a whole-of-government

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Cordillera inflation in May slows down to 6.8 percent

BAGUIO CITY—Inflation in the mountainous Cordillera finally eased to 6.8 percent in May from a steep 7.6 percent in April. This is due in part to the industry cap on diesel and gasoline prices last month that helped slow down upland food prices. The report comes from the Philippine Statistics Authority on Monday (June 15).

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PCSO: No jackpot winners in June 16 lotto draws

MANILA, Philippines—No bettor won the jackpots of Ultra Lotto 6/58, Super Lotto 6/49 and Lotto 6/42 during Tuesday’s Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) draws, leaving all top prizes up for grabs in the next scheduled drawings. According to the PCSO, the winning combination for Ultra Lotto 6/58 was 26-08-55-48-05-51 for a jackpot of about ₱128

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