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POOR OUTING FOR MUDA IN STATE ELECTION

Malaysian United Democratic Alliance (MUDA) performed poorly in the just concluded state election with their candidates losing their deposits in 20 constituencies.Among MUDA candidates who lost their deposits were MUDA secretary-general Amir Hariri Ab…

Baghdad sizzles at 50°C

Temperatures in Iraq’s capital Baghdad, which averages between 45 and 48 degrees Celsius, rose to 50°C on Saturday afternoon. The Met Department said that temperatures will remain elevated until Monday. To make matters worse, citizens are dealing with…

Tuguegarao showcases famous dish in ‘Pansi Batil Fotun’ fest

Makers of the well-loved dish “pansi batil fotun” here pride themselves with fresh and hand-tossed ingredients, distinct features which locals always crave for and guests love at first taste. About 1,000 Tuguegaraoeños and guests partook of 500 kilogr…

POLLS: 24 WOMEN CANDIDATES WIN STATE SEATS

Twenty-four out of the 71 women who contested in yesterday’s six state polls emerged victorious, according to the Election Commission (EC).For Pakatan Harapan (PH), 15 of their 26 women candidates won, while eight out of 19 women candidates from Perik…

Group pushes use of engineered bamboo as school furniture

The Philippine Bamboo Industry Development Council (PBIDC) is ramping up efforts to promote the widespread use of engineered bamboo school desks in public learning institutions ahead of the start School Year 2023-2024 on Aug. 29. In an interview on Su…