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League of cities calls for unity amid disagreement on Chacha

CEBU: The head of the 149-member city mayor’s association in the Philippines on Monday called for unity to sustain the momentum for progress and peace.

Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama, national president of the League of Cities of the Philippines, said …

Oil prices up for 5th straight week

MANILA: Oil firms would hike pump prices for a fifth consecutive week.

In separate advisories, Caltex, Cleanfuel, Jetti, Petro Gazz, Seaoil, and Shell said they will increase gasoline prices by PHP0.75 per liter and higher increment for diesel prices…

Over 14K E. Visayas fishers to receive P42-M fuel subsidy

TACLOBAN: Amid rising fuel prices, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) will extend PHP42.48 million fuel subsidy to at least 14,162 fisherfolk in the Eastern Visayas region this year.

Christine Gresola, information officer of the BFA…

Raging forest fires in Chile kill at least 99

BOGOTA: At least 99 people have been killed and 1,600 have been left homeless by forest fires in central Chile’s Valparaiso region, authorities said Sunday.

Thirty-two people have been identified, said Chile’s Legal Medical Service, the state coroner…

Antipolo, Laoag cities to hold PH teqball activities

MANILA: Antipolo City and Laoag City will host the Philippine Teqball Federation (PITEQ) activities for the first quarter of 2024.

‘The technical committee will supervise both events to ensure the promotional and technical aspects are properly applie…

Agusan Sur gets add’l 34K food packs amid flooding, landslides

BUTUAN: An additional 34,249 family food packs (FFPs) were dispatched to areas in Agusan del Sur severely affected by flooding and landslides due to heavy rains caused by the low-pressure area’s trough since last week, the Department of Social Welfare…

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