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Sugar producers urge emergency cloud seeding as El Niño threatens crops

BACOLOD CITY — The United Sugar Producers’ Federation of the Philippines (Unifed) is calling for emergency cloud seeding operations to save sugarcane crops from worsening dry conditions brought on by the onset of El Niño. In letters to Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) Administrator Pablo Luis Azcona, and Negros Occidental Gov.

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Mindoro town honors local heores who fought in World War II

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Residents of San Jose town in Occidental Mindoro joined the nation on Thursday in commemorating Araw ng Kagitingan, honoring local soldiers who fought in the historic Battle of Bataan and endured the horrors of the Death March during World War II. The annual observance pays tribute to the courage and

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Thai stepfather kills 1 year old boy and tries to revive him with electric shock

A Thai stepfather confessed to fatally abusing a one year old boy and shocked the child with an electric fishing device in an attempt to revive him. Officers from Khao Din Police Station in Ratchaburi questioned the child’s mother, 30 year old Saowarot, and stepfather, 38 year old Surasak, after the boy, identified as Khai, …

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Fake diamond seller arrested over 4 million baht losses

The owner of a jewellery sales page with nearly 100,000 followers was arrested today, April 9, for allegedly selling fake diamonds and gems through livestreams while claiming they were genuine diamonds, with victims reporting losses of more than 4 million baht. The suspect, identified as 45 year old Nicha, was arrested in Bang Luang, Mueang …

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Martin faces Demecillo on May 16 in Manila

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Unbeaten prospect Carl Jammes “Wonder Boy” Martin is set to take on battle-tested veteran Carlo Demecillo in a bout tentatively scheduled on May 16 in Manila. The matchup was confirmed by Martin during an interview on PTV Sports. Earlier, Martin expressed his desire to face a top-caliber opponent, and he gets

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Calderon Cup hoop wars resume this Friday

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Action in the Calderon Cup Inter-Town Under-21 Basketball Tournament resumes this Friday, April 10, with six games lined up across three venues in southern Cebu. The tournament, part of the Calderon Cup 7th District Grassroots Developmental League, returns after a weeklong break in observance of Holy Week. READ: Calderon eyes annual

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2 NPA rebels killed in clash with soldiers in South Cotabato

COTABATO CITY – A ranking communist rebel and his female companion were killed during a military operation in Barangay Laconon, T’boli town, South Cotabato province on Thursday morning, April 9, the Army said.  Brig. Gen. Michael Santos, commander of the Army’s 603rd Infantry Brigade, identified the slain New Peoples’ Army (NPA) members as Anthony Narvasa

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Balisacan to PCC, ERC: Probe cartel-like behavior in oil industry

MANILA, Philippines — Both the Philippine Competition Commission (PCC)  and the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) should coordinate their efforts into looking at cartel-like behavior in the oil industry, Planning Secretary Arsenio Balisacan told Congress. During the hearing of the House of Representatives’ Legislative Energy Action Development (LEAD) committee, Balisacan said that both PCC and ERC have the

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Lawmaker eyes senior-style perks, VAT breaks for soldiers, police

MANILA, Philippines — A congressman on Thursday pushed for the approval of his bill to exempt military and police personnel from the value-added tax (VAT) on selected goods and services as well as granting them privileges similar to those enjoyed by senior citizens in recognition of their service to the country. SSS‑GSIS Pensyonado party‑list Rep.

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