
Cuba cancels cigar festival amid economic crisis
HAVANA (AFP) — Cuba on Saturday announced the cancellation of its iconic cigar festival, amid a major energy crisis sparked by US pressure on the cash-strapped…
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HAVANA (AFP) — Cuba on Saturday announced the cancellation of its iconic cigar festival, amid a major energy crisis sparked by US pressure on the cash-strapped…
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The statement came after onion farmers in Nueva Ecija raised the alarm over plunging red onion prices on 13 February.
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Pickleball’s remarkable surge in popularity in the Philippines reaches a milestone as the Kosmas Pickle Fest 2026 makes its debut on 25 February at Pickletown…
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LOS ANGELES (AFP) — Philadelphia 76ers rookie VJ Edgecombe came through as honorary coach Vince Carter’s Team Vince triumphed Friday in the Rising Stars…
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Rianne Malixi fired a sparkling six-under-par 66 built on seven birdies to seize a share of second place in the Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific (WAAP)…
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Pump prices of petroleum products are expected to rise again next week, extending the price hikes rally as global oil markets remain elevated amid geopolitical…
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In a shocking twist, Alex Eala suffered painful 6-7, 1-6 setback to 18-year-old Tereza Valentova of Czech Republic to make an early exit in the WTA 1000 Qatar…
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Havana (AFP) — Havana’s streets were eerily quiet Monday as emergency measures kicked in to conserve Cuba’s fast-dwindling fuel stocks under economic pressure…
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The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) announced that it may evaluate a possible fare increase for public utility vehicles following…
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Japanese Ambassador Endo Kazuya hosted a reception on 9 February 2026 to honor former Department of Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista following his…
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Pump prices will rise again this morning, extending a string of fuel hikes since the start of the year and further squeezing motorists, commuters, and…
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NEW YORK (AFP) — Jaxson Hayes of the Los Angeles Lakers was among four newcomers named Saturday to compete in the Slam Dunk Contest at next week's National…
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“Our gains in 2025 demonstrate what decisive leadership and collective accountability can achieve. The fuel marking program remains a key measure in detecting…
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Motorists may see mixed fuel price adjustments next week, 10 February, following movements in the Mean of Platts Singapore (MOPS) trading as of yesterday.
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“Groceries and food are so hard to buy now. Even if you earn minimum wage, it still doesn’t fit the budget,” Emilyn said in Filipino, echoing the frustration…
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The noise of the crowd at the Rizal Memorial Tennis Center lingered long after the last ball was struck — a reminder that, for one week, the country served as…
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Consumer groups’ fears that other generating companies would follow the lead of San Miguel Corp.’s unit, San Miguel Global Power (SMGP), in invoking the broad…
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The motoring public will likely face higher transport and fuel costs next week as pump prices are expected to rise, with oil companies set to announce…
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