
China fireworks factory explosion kills 21
BEIJING (AFP) — A massive explosion at a fireworks factory in Liuyang, central China, killed at least 21 people and injured 61 on Monday, state media reported…
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BEIJING (AFP) — A massive explosion at a fireworks factory in Liuyang, central China, killed at least 21 people and injured 61 on Monday, state media reported…
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‘Taiwanese people are people of the world; Taiwanese people have the right to engage with the world.’
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MACTAN, Cebu — The most pressing issues, including regional security, energy and food concerns, the safety of ASEAN nationals, and economic cooperation, are…
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COTABATO PROVINCE — The provincial government of Cotabato has reaffirmed its commitment to assist communities within the Special Geographic Area (SGA) of the…
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The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Zambales presented its accomplishments for the first quarter of 2026, showing a strong focus on accelerating…
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JAKARTA (AFP) — The defense ministers of Indonesia and Japan met in Jakarta Monday to sign a defense cooperation agreement, underlining the need to safeguard…
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The recent visit to the Philippines of Fumio Kishida, member of the House of Representatives, Supreme Adviser to the Parliamentary Association of the Asia Zero…
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Authorities seized P164,000 worth of smuggled cigarettes during a roadside inspection Monday in Barangay Sangi.
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Cebu’s beautiful beaches, vibrant festivals, and rich cultural history show we’re ready for business partnerships that can bring long-term economic benefits…
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‘The Philippines has the opportunity not only to participate in dialogue, but to lead by example in agricultural transformation, and the European Union can be…
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‘We can now aspire towards local value-addition for our green ‘tech-metals.’ In this context, partnership with Israel is critical as they are a recognized…
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Geely Auto Group used Auto China 2026 in Beijing to show how far it wants to take cars, taxis, batteries, software, robots and artificial intelligence under…
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The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) convened government, industry and development leaders for its 9th Sustainable Agriculture Forum on…
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‘Will we defend a rules-based order, or allow it to be rewritten by pressure and intimidation?’
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Former Japanese Prime Minister and now Supreme Adviser to the Parliamentary Association of the Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC), Fumio Kishida, and…
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And that future of shared heritage, shared security, shared prosperity won’t come from shouting matches, water cannons, or missile launchers. It will come from…
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The Philippines’ external trade surged to a record high in March 2026, signaling strong economic activity despite a widening trade gap driven by sustained…
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Police arrested a 28-year-old man Saturday night in Barangay Sampaloc for allegedly selling cigarette products that lacked mandated graphic health warnings.
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