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Washington: US President Donald Trump threatened Friday to roll out 25 percent tariffs by the end of next month on smartphones made by Apple, Samsung Electronics Co. and other companies if they are not manufactured in the United States. Speaking after signing executive orders at the White House, Trump said the new levies could take effect by the end of June. According to Philippines News Agency, Trump stated that the measure would not only affect Apple but also Samsung and any company producing similar products. He emphasized that the tariffs are intended to encourage companies to manufacture their products in

Legazpi: The Diocese of Legazpi announced the passing of its fifth bishop, Most Reverend Nestor Cari±o, on Saturday morning. He was 87 years old. According to Philippines News Agency, the Catholic prelate passed away at the Cardinal Santos Medical Center in San Juan City. The cause of death has not been disclosed. In a social media post, the diocese expressed its condolences and invited the clergy, religious, and lay faithful of the Diocese to pray for the eternal repose of his soul. The message included a prayer for Bishop Nestor, asking for eternal rest and perpetual light upon him. The

Denzhou: The Philippines made an impressive debut at the Teqball World Series in Denzhou, China on Friday. Janelle Jhane Ramos and Jade Andrei Ignacio bowed to Jun Ming Zhang and Fu Lei Gong of China, 10-12, 12-11, 5-12, in Round 1 of the mixed doubles category. According to Philippines News Agency, the Filipinos fought back in Round 2, beating Chinese pair Yifan Cheng and Yimeng Yang, 11-12, 12-9, 12-8, before losing to Kinga Barabasi of Romania and Marek Pokwap of Poland, 1-12, 2-12, in Round 3. Barabasi and Pokwap are No. 3 and No. 4, respectively, in the International Teqball

Quezon City: Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman has renewed her call for lawmakers to pass the long-delayed Freedom of Information (FOI) bill, emphasizing its importance in fostering transparency and public participation in government. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the Open Government Week held at the Luxent Hotel in Quezon City on Friday, Pangandaman urged the 20th Congress to prioritize the passage of the measure, which would grant citizens broader access to public information. Access to information, she said, is crucial in attaining the open government agenda. According to Philippines News Agency, Pangandaman expressed pride in the Philippines’ position as the

Roxas City: The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) announced the completion of two significant infrastructure projects in Capiz, totaling close to PHP100 million. Both projects were executed by the Capiz First District Engineering Office. According to Philippines News Agency, District Engineer Cecil Lawrence Cruz reported to DPWH Regional Director Sanny Boy Oropel about the completion of the provincial cultural and sports center at Villareal Stadium in Roxas City, costing PHP85 million, and a farm-to-mill road (FMR) in Panitan town, valued at PHP12.7 million. The newly constructed cultural and sports center is set to serve as a premier venue