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Vietnamese, Lao PMs join in working session in Hanoi
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PAF to deploy FA-50, C-130 aircraft in ‘Pitch Black’ drills
MANILA: The Philippine Air Force (PAF) on Tuesday said it would deploy around six fighter aircraft to represent the country in the upcoming “Pitch Black” exercises hosted by the Royal
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Consultation workshop on Cambodia’s Funan-Techo canal held in Can Tho
Can Tho: The Vietnam National Mekong Committee (VNMC) on April 23 held a consultation workshop on Cambodia’s proposed Funan-Techo canal project which has raised concerns about potential impacts on the
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NEA removes Negros coop execs involved in P87-M improper spending
BACOLOD: The National Electrification Administration (NEA) has ordered the dismissal of 12 directors and two former general managers of Negros Occidental Electric Cooperative (Noceco) involved in improper disbursements of more
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Ba Ria-Vung Tau strengthens measures to combat IUU fishing
Ba Ria-Vung Tau: The southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau has launched several specific tasks and measures to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
Accordingly,
Estrada seeks more bed capacity, staff for PGH
MANILA: Senator Jinggoy Estrada is seeking an upgrade of the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) by increasing its bed capacity from 1,500 to 2,200, additional staff and improved services.
Under Senate Bill
Second banh mi festival slated for May
HCM City: Ho Chi Minh City will host the second banh mi (Vietnamese sandwich) festival on May 17-19, aiming to promote the Vietnamese cuisine which has grown in popularity among
Doncic, Alexander, Jokic named finalists for 2023-24 NBA MVP award
ANKARA: The Dallas Mavericks’ forward-guard Luka Doncic, Oklahoma City Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and the Denver Nuggets’ center Nikola Jokic have been named finalists for the 2023-24 NBA Most Valuable Player
First Gen renews power deal with Murata for 100% RE supply
MANILA: Lopez-led First Gen Corp. has renewed its power supply agreement with Japanese electronics manufacturer Murata to energize its Batangas plant with 100-percent renewable energy.
In a statement Tuesday, First Gen
ILO warns intense heat can trigger mental illnesses among workers
MANILA: The International Labor Organization (ILO) on Tuesday cautioned workers against the effects of intense heat in the workplace on their mental health.
In a statement, it said aside from the
Lithuanian FM visits PH to promote trade, enhance bilateral relations
MANILA: Lithuania’s foreign minister is set to visit the Philippines to promote trade and investments, the Department of Foreign Affairs said Tuesday.
Foreign Affairs spokesperson Ma. Teresita Daza said Gabrielius Landsbergis
BI to deport 2 ‘wanted’ Chinese nabbed in Cebu, Parañaque
MANILA: The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Tuesday said two Chinese nationals recently arrested in Cebu province and Parañaque City are now awaiting deportation.
Commissioner Norman Tansingco identified them as Zhu
Purchase of firefighting choppers pushed amid surge of fire incidents
MANILA: Deputy Speaker and Cebu 5th District Rep. Vincent Franco ‘Duke’ Frasco on Tuesday pushed for the acquisition of firefighting choppers amid a sudden surge of fire incidents.
Frasco has filed