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Banks record positive business indicators in Q1 2024
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DFA assures contingency plans in place amid Middle East tensions
MANILA: The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Thursday assured that contingency plans are in place for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in case of emergencies and crisis situations amid the
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Fil-Am runner 2nd best American finisher in Paris Marathon
MANILA: Tommy Ros Cuenca, a Filipino-American fashion model and athlete, improved his personal record after emerging second-best American finisher in the men’s division of the Paris Marathon 2024 on April
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Majestic caves, vibrant culture highlighted in DavSur town fest
MATANAO: This town on Thursday kicked off the Lungib (cave) Festival, which celebrates its majestic caves and the rich culture of the local tribes.
Clover Jane Sabornido, chief of Matanao’s tourism
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PH, New Zealand eye visiting forces pact, strengthened economic ties
MANILA: The Philippines and New Zealand have taken steps toward deeper defense cooperation, including the possible establishment of a visiting forces agreement, as President Ferdinand
More Than 150 Children Dead in Zimbabwe Measles Outbreak
A measles outbreak in Zimbabwe has killed at least 157 children, with more than 2,000 infections reported across the country, the government said Tuesday.Cases have been growing rapidly in the
NASA to Roll Out Giant US Moon Rocket for Debut Launch
NASA’s gigantic Space Launch System moon rocket, topped with an uncrewed astronaut capsule, is set to begin an hourslong crawl to its launchpad Tuesday night ahead of the behemoth’s debut
Celebration of the International Youth Day Marked
The United Nations Population Fund in cooperation with Lao Youth Union (LYU) and partners marked the International Youth Day in Vientiane 12-13 August under the theme: “Intergenerational Solidarity: Creating
New Study Reveals Britain’s Health Inequalities
People who live in the poorest regions of England are diagnosed with serious illnesses earlier and die sooner than their counterparts in more affluent regions, according to a new study.The
Widespread Floods Affected Thousands Of People In Northern Laos
River flooding, triggered by days of heavy rains, has affected thousands of residents in the northern areas of Laos.The floods have hit the four provinces of Xayaboury, Huaphan, Luang
NASA-Funded Researchers Head to Western Australia for Clues on Extra Terrestrial Life
NASA researchers are studying “Mars-like” salt lakes in Western Australia in their hunt for extra-terrestrial life. Experts from the United States say the region, with its pink-hued water and distinctive
Chief Justice of Supreme People’s Court of Vi?t Nam pays courtesy calls on Lao leaders
Chief Justice of the Supreme People’s Court of Vi?t Nam Nguy?n Hòa Bình paid courtesy calls on General Secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party and President Thongloun Sisoulith and
India’s 75th Anniversary celebrated in Vientiane
Indian Ambassador to Laos Dinkar Asthana hosted a reception to celebrate 75 years of its independence in Vientiane on Aug 15. In contemporary times, the role played by India as