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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…

PDL entitled to humane treatment, health services – DOJ

MANILA: The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Monday reiterated its commitment for the well-being of persons deprived of liberty (PDL) during a medical mission at the Correctional Institution for Women (CIW) in Mandaluyong City.

DOJ Undersecretary Marga…

Telecom providers ready for 5G-driven digital transformation

Hanoi: Following its successful bid on March 8 to use the 2500-2600 MHz radio frequency band for 5G deployment, Vietnam’s military-run telecom provider Viettel has outlined a plan to leverage its 5G services to propel the country’s digital economy, in…

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 …