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Day: May 6, 2023

5 anti-monarchy protesters arrested ahead of coronation in London

British police early Saturday arrested five “Not My King” protesters, including organizers in central London, and seized hundreds of signs, ahead of the coronation of Britain’s King Charles III. Hours before the historic event, in which the UK is abou…

China expected to seek meeting with PBBM after US trip: UP prof

A meeting with the Chinese government should be expected after the visit of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to the United States to discuss the relationship between the two nations, a University of the Philippines professor said on Saturday. ‘We kno…

BSP exec hopeful for stable food, oil prices

A member of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) policy-making Monetary Board (MB) has expressed hope that the prices of food and oil-related products would stabilize as soon as possible to reduce the secondary effects of inflation. This, as higher …

Abalos cites need to beef up coastal patrol in Zamboanga City

Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. on Saturday called on local authorities in Zamboanga City to beef up efforts to protect its coastlines from the entry of illegal drugs. Abalos made the call as he led…

Inflationary pressures abound but solutions exist: experts

Food producers and experts in agricultural economics welcomed the 6.6 percent inflation figure posted by the country in April, but cautioned that a looming El NiƱo may trigger price pressures upward anew. In an interview on Saturday, Danilo Fausto, pr…

League of Provinces condoles with Governor Padilla kin

The League of Provinces of the Philippines on Saturday released a resolution honoring the late Nueva Vizcaya Governor Carlos Padilla and giving heartfelt condolences to those he left behind. ‘Now, therefore, the League of Provinces of the Philippines,…

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