
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 — Members of the Baguio City Council are finalizing a proposed ordinance seeking to raise the city’s minimum legal drinking age from 18 to a…
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SKOPJE, Republic of North Macedonia (AFP) — More than 1,000 people have been treated for poisoning symptoms in North Macedonia, a hospital said Friday, after…
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The Southern Police District (SPD) apprehended 2,566 violators of various local ordinances through a district-wide synchronized Oplan Bulabog/Halugad from 10…
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Individuals caught drinking in public places face a P1,000 fine for a first offense. Repeat offenders could face a fine, up to 60 days in prison, or both,…
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On a typical night in Metro Manila, the familiar sights could soon disappear — plastic tables pulled out onto sidewalks for impromptu “inuman” (drinking)…
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Processed meats, creamy sauces and desserts can elevate blood pressure and cholesterol levels, while refined carbohydrates may spike blood sugar.
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If PFAS are the uninvited houseguests, here are a few polite-but-firm ways to stop feeding them and slowly show them the door.
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The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has ordered a 90-day preventive suspension of the driver’s license belonging to a female motorist after a viral video…
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Coolaire Consolidated Inc. reinforces its commitment to secure cold chain delivery from producers to consumers.
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About 20 to 25 percent of road accidents that occurred nationwide could be attributed to alcohol, according to the think tank Action for Economic Reforms (AER).
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Trump claims paper straws don’t work, break and explode
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Alcohol-fueled crime, including domestic abuse and drunken disorder, spike at Christmas.
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A drinking session turned violent in Tondo, Manila, resulting in a stabbing spree that left two people dead and one injured.
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This donation reflects Maynilad’s broader commitment to enhancing community well-being and addressing environmental concerns.
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Manila Water Foundation (MWF) has donated refrigerated drinking fountains (RDFs) to six hospitals, three schools and one health center in Rizal.
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As part of its thrust to continue developing smart and sustainable infrastructure solutions in the country, Aboitiz InfraCapital is exploring bringing…
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