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MWSS assures water security

MANILA -- The Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) reassured residents of Metro Manila and nearby areas of adequate water supply even as it plans to tap new sources of water. During the launching...

Pray for hearts that beat for God, prelate asks faithful

MANILA -- Manila Auxiliary Bishop Broderick Pabillo urged the people to pray that their hearts would also beat for God, apart from their personal wishes. “Mapalad tayo na ang relic na dumating sa atin ay...

SolGen defends PH withdrawal from ICC in SC oral arguments

MANILA -- Solicitor General Jose Calida on Tuesday sought the dismissal of the consolidated petition assailing the government's decision to withdraw its membership from the International Criminal Court (ICC). During the oral arguments...

NFA to do away with ‘fancy’ rice names

MANILA -- No more fancy names for rice like "sinandomeng" and others, just "local" and "imported." Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Piñol said this was approved by the National Food Authority (NFA) Council on Monday (Oct. 8)...

FVR cites role of millennials in sustainable dev’t

MANILA -- Former president Fidel V. Ramos has cited the role of millennials as the future stewards toward sustainable development in the 21st century, especially in the fight against climate change, poverty,...

Comelec Baguio aims to stop vote-buying

BAGUIO CITY -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) in Baguio City is bound to erase the practice of vote-buying in this mountain resort city. “Once we have the final list of the candidates,...

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