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Tacloban boxer realizes Olympic dream

TACLOBAN CITY: Aira Villegas is still on cloud nine a week after clinching a slot to this year’s Paris Olympics

‘It is my dream to compete

PH fencing group congratulates Esteban for clinching Olympics slot

MANILA: The Philippine Fencing Association (PFA) welcomed the news of Maxine Isabel Esteban qualifying for the Paris Olympics this July, wishing her “all the best” in the Games, said president Rene Gacuma in an interview on Monday.

“Good luck and all…

Drive vs. domestic violence launched in Calamba City

CALAMBA CITY: A multi-sector movement called Calamba City Justice Zone on Monday formally launched its campaign against domestic violence here.

Dubbed as ‘Katarungan Laban sa Karahasan sa Tahanan’ (Justice Against Domestic Violence), the movement is …

Palace declares April 5 special non-working day in Pangasinan

LINGAYEN: Malacañan on Monday declared April 5, 2024, a special non-working day in the entire province of Pangasinan for the latter’s 444th founding anniversary.

‘It is but fitting and proper that the people of the province of Pangasinan will be give…

LGUs play vital role in peacebuilding efforts – OPAPRU

MANILA: Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation, and Unity (OPAPRU) Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. on Sunday highlighted the vital role that local government units (LGUs) play in peacebuilding and development.

‘Napaka-importante po …

DA hopes for more lifting of suspension to normalize NFA ops

MANILA: The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Monday hoped for additional lifting of more preventive suspension orders against National Food Authority (NFA) employees to ensure unhampered operations in the agency.

‘Kung merong madagdag pa, welcome iy…

Central bank warns public vs. entities misusing BSP name, logo

MANILA: The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on Monday reminded the public to carefully scrutinize individuals, groups or companies using the BSP name and logo on their websites, social media accounts and promotional materials.

In an advisory, the B…