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Para±aque: The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Wednesday said a Chinese student who was reported to have been kidnapped in Taguig City on Feb. 20 was found abandoned along Macapagal Avenue in Para±aque City. According to Philippines News Agency, the PNP’s Anti-Kidnapping Group (AKG) reported that the 14-year-old Chinese student was missing after he failed to return home from an activity at the British School of Manila on Feb. 20. The police successfully reunited the student with his father and ensured he received a medical examination at a hospital in Taguig City. Citing intelligence reports from the AKG, PNP public

Manila: Eight senatorial candidates backed by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. have secured positions in the top 12 of the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey on voter preferences for the upcoming May 12 midterm elections. According to Philippines News Agency, the survey, commissioned by Stratbase Consultancy and conducted from February 15 to 19, revealed that ACT-CIS Party-list Representative Erwin Tulfo (Lakas) is leading with 45 percent of voter support. Senator Lito Lapid (Nationalist People’s Coalition), aligned with the administration through Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas, is in the third position with 36 percent. Other administration-supported candidates making it into

Taguig City: The Department of Energy (DOE) has engaged the expertise of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development – Nuclear Energy Agency (OECD-NEA) to support its objectives under the Philippine Nuclear Energy Program. According to Philippines News Agency, DOE Secretary Raphael Lotilla and OECD-NEA Director General William Magwood IV convened in Taguig City on February 24 to discuss advancements in the nation’s nuclear energy sector. The DOE emphasized that the OECD-NEA’s expertise will be crucial as the government strives to incorporate nuclear power into the country’s energy mix, targeting the introduction of 1,200 megawatts from nuclear technologies by 2032.

Manila: The Sy family’s convenience store chain, Alfamart, is focusing on fostering inclusive growth by partnering with micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and offering them spaces within their stores. According to Philippines News Agency, SM Investments Corp. announced that Alfamart’s latest collaboration is with Laundry Express, a self-service laundry shop that operates over 52 outlets nationwide. This partnership adds to Alfamart’s existing collaborations with MSMEs such as Coco Fresh Tea and Juice and Potato Corner. Alfamart Philippines’ Chief Operating Officer, Harvey Ong, stated, “As we grow, we want our communities to grow with us. By offering spaces within our

Manila: Both the local bourse and the currency finished weaker Tuesday following United States President Donald Trump’s announcement to pursue tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) lost 0.52 percent, settling at 6,064.16 points, with All Shares down 0.40 percent to 3,640.45 points. According to Philippines News Agency, the local market remained in negative territory as investors dealt with US President Donald Trump’s decision to push through with tariffs against Canada and Mexico. Philstock Financials research manager Japhet Tantiangco noted the impact of this decision on market sentiments. Both the Property and Financials counters