Millions of Thais banish the booze for Buddhist Lent
SAMUT SAKHON, Thailand (AFP) — With her palms pressed together and her head bowed, Wassana Nak-umma vowed to give up alcohol for three months, joining millions…
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SAMUT SAKHON, Thailand (AFP) — With her palms pressed together and her head bowed, Wassana Nak-umma vowed to give up alcohol for three months, joining millions…
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BAGUIO CITY — Inflation in Baguio City and the broader Cordillera Administrative Region eased in June, driven primarily by falling petroleum prices, according…
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Slower inflation in June has strengthened the government’s case for extending the P50-per-kilo price ceiling on imported rice, with Agriculture Secretary…
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The Economy and Development Council approved a P10.07-billion Philippine Geothermal Resource Derisking Facility, a government-backed financing mechanism to…
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Inflation eased for the second consecutive month in June, declining to 6.4 percent from 6.8 percent in May, falling within the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’…
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The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday claimed a 30.43-percent drop in focus crimes nationwide in June, attributing the decline to intensified law…
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S&P said the uptick was driven by stronger new orders, which encouraged manufacturers to raise production for a second straight month.
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Headline inflation likely continued to ease in June as lower fuel prices and declining costs of key food items helped temper price pressures, although…
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Aside from Pretty Woman , Runaway Bride was one of the biggest box-office hits of Julia Roberts. But prior to this 1999 Hollywood film, there had already been…
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Senator Christopher “Bong” Go marked his birthday Tuesday by distributing aid to 120 pediatric patients at the Philippine Children’s Medical Center.
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Consumers may see lower electricity bills this June after transmission charges declined in the May billing period, the National Grid Corporation of the…
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The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Wednesday intensified security and public safety preparations nationwide ahead of the 128th anniversary of the…
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For us romantics, the flip side to this coin is that romance can bloom in all its splendor and overcome storms that life inevitably brings.
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What could be worse than a groom being stood up by his bride on their wedding day?
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The Department of Transportation and the Metro Rail Transit (MRT)Line 3 will provide free rides to all passengers on 12 June in celebration of the country’s…
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Malacañang on Friday said it was not surprised by reports of a supposed plan to storm Malacañang on Independence Day, 12 June, saying threats to destabilize…
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Major roads surrounding Rizal Park will close to traffic next week to accommodate activities marking the country’s 128th Independence Day celebration, the…
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The procession brought a sense of nostalgia for older guests while allowing the younger attendees to appreciate the meaning behind the tradition. Music and…
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