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6 PH hospitals receive int’l recognitions

Six Philippine hospitals received recognition from the World Stroke Organization (WSO) Angels Awards giving body and the Accreditation Canada International.

5.1-magnitude quake strikes Surigao del Norte town

A 5.1-magnitude quake struck Socorro, Surigao del Norte Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 17, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported.

OES probes release of import order as ‘cover’ for sugar hoarding

The Office of the Executive Secretary (OES) is investigating the supposed efforts to use the fraudulent order to import 300,000 metric tons (MT) of sugar as "cover" for hoarding of some sugar traders.

Quezon City school announces closure

A school in Quezon City has announced its permanent closure, citing "financial instability and lack of financial viability" brought about by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

DOT on US advisory: Measures in place for safe travel to PH

The Department of Tourism (DOT) on Tuesday, Aug. 16, night told travelers that measures are in place to ensure their safety while visiting destinations across the Philippines.

28 volcanic quakes recorded in Taal in past 24 hours

Twenty-eight volcanic quakes were recorded in Taal Volcano in the past 24 hours, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported Wednesday, Aug. 17.

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