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Artemis astronauts gird for re-entry and splashdown

HOUSTON, United States — The Artemis II astronauts conducted a historic lunar flyby, gathered invaluable data and took in unprecedented Moon views, but one of the most crucial moments of their 10-day mission is still to come: Friday’s splashdown. Earlier this week, Americans Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover and Christina Koch along with Canadian Jeremy Hansen

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No panic buying, stable supply monitored in Cebu — DTI

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Cebu reported stable supplies of basic goods and no signs of panic buying in the province as of early April. The assurance came after concerns that higher oil prices triggered by the Middle East conflict could affect the sale and supply of essential

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Higher diesel rollback of ₱6.50/liter seen next week amid ceasefire

MANILA, Philippines — A massive diesel fuel rollback reaching up to P6.50 per liter is expected next week, amid the two-week US-Iran ceasefire. An industry source stated that based on the first four trading days this week, diesel prices could drop by P5.50 to P6.50 a liter. This is higher than the earlier estimate of

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BTS launches world tour in South Korea, thousands gather for show

SEOUL — Tens of thousands of BTS fans packed into a stadium near Seoul on Thursday, April 9, to see the K-pop supergroup kick off their long-awaited world tour. Returning to the stage after a nearly four-year hiatus, RM, Jin, Suga, j-hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook will perform a set drawing from both their

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Ocean temperatures near record high in March

Ocean temperatures hit near-record highs for March, the Copernicus Climate Change Service said on Friday, signalling a likely shift toward El Nino conditions that can amplify heat extremes on an already warming planet. Copernicus said average sea surface temperatures were 20.97C in March, the second-highest value ever for the month, and the hottest since 2024

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Bataan mayor seeks discounted fuel rates for locals

LIMAY, Bataan — Mayor Richie Jason David is seeking discounted fuel prices for residents, citing the town’s role as host to the country’s only oil refinery. In an interview on Friday, David said he plans to ask the Sangguniang Bayan to pass a resolution supporting the proposal, which aims to ease the burden of rising

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Western Visayas records 15.6% drop in crimes

ILOILO CITY — Western Visayas posted a significant 15.67-percent decline in focus crimes in the first quarter of 2026, while also surpassing national benchmarks for crime solution and clearance rates, according to data from the Police Regional Office 6 (PRO6). PRO6 reported 366 focus crime incidents from January to March 2026, down from 434 cases

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Senator alarmed by PNPA hazing: School for enforcers houses lawbreakers

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian has raised concerns over the continuous hazing activities at the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA), noting that the institution tasked to produce the country’s future law enforcers has become a home for lawbreakers. Gatchalian in a statement on Friday condemned the latest alleged hazing within PNPA, as reports stated that

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Several Men Caught Gambling During Wake in Manila 

Police Arrests Several Men Gambling During Wake Several men were caught by police while gambling during a wake in Sampaloc, Manila, in an operation aimed at keeping public order in busy areas of the city.  Authorities said the men were arrested on the spot while playing cards near the wake. It was later found that some of ... Read more

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