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Iran to reclose Hormuz, if US blockade continues

Iran threatened on Saturday to close the Strait of Hormuz again if the US continues its blockade of Iranian ports, just hours after the key waterway was reopened in the wake of a ceasefire deal in Lebanon. The resumption of transit had lifted stock markets on Friday. This prompted optimism from Washington, with US President Donald Trump

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Call to amend Chocolate Hills protection law opposed by advocacy group

TAGBILARAN CITY — A Bohol-based environmental watchdog has once again expressed strong opposition to a proposed measure that would revise protections for the Chocolate Hills Natural Monument, warning it could undermine safeguards and pave the way for uncontrolled development. In an April 15 letter sent to the House committee on natural resources, headed by Negros

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Thin power reserves seen in Oriental Mindoro

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The Oriental Mindoro Electric Cooperative (ORMECO) announced on Saturday (April 18) that power supply in the province is expected to meet demand for the day, but warned of thin reserves during peak hours that can affect grid stability. In its day-ahead hourly forecast, ORMECO reported a steady available supply of

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MPD shows road closures, rerouting in Manila for Earth Day Run on Sunday

MANILA, Philippines — The Manila Police District (MPD) has released a list of road closures and rerouting plans in line with the Earth Day Run on Sunday. READ: MMDA sets traffic plan for June 12 Edsa marathon In a traffic advisory on Saturday, the MPD said the marathon will be held in the streets of

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Thai PM vows swift action in wake of southern arson attacks

Thailand’s prime minister has pledged to accelerate peace efforts in the deep South after suspected insurgents carried out a series of arson attacks timed to coincide with his visit to the region. Anutin Charnvirakul addressed officials at the Southern Border Provinces Administrative Centre in Yala, leading a joint session with security personnel, provincial governors, and …

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