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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

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 …

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…

Pork prices drop but live hog supply still lacking

DUMAGUETE CITY: The prices of pork in local markets here dropped slightly despite lack of supply of live hogs in Negros Oriental, an official said Monday.

Jaymar Vilos, information officer of the Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO), said the weekly mo…

10-centavo oil price adjustments set March 19

MANILA: Minimal price adjustments on petroleum products are expected on Tuesday.

In separate advisories, Caltex, Cleanfuel, Petro Gazz, Seaoil, and Shell said they would increase gasoline prices by 10 centavos per liter while slashing diesel prices b…