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Putin to lead Russia for another six years

ISTANBUL: President Vladimir Putin gears to rule Russia again for another term as he obtained 87 percent of votes in the recent presidential elections.

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LRT, MRT announce Lent schedule

MANILA: Three rail services in the National Capital Region (NCR) have announced a temporary shutdown of operations during the Holy Week to give way for their annual preventive maintenance.

In a statement Monday, the Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRM…

‘Pinoy Aquaman’ sets new record in 10.8-km Capiz swim

BUTUAN CITY: Endurance swimmer Ingemar Macarine, dubbed as the ‘Pinoy Aquaman,’ completed a 10.8-kilometer swim from Olotayan Island to the People’s Park in Baybay, Roxas City, Capiz province, on Sunday.

‘(It was) good that the current, tides, and wi…

SC affirms ex-North Cotabato solon’s dismissal over PDAF misuse

MANILA: The Supreme Court (SC) has upheld the dismissal from the service of former North Cotabato 2nd District congressman Gregorio Ipong in connection with irregularities in the use of pork barrel funds in 2007.

In a 13-page resolution released onli…

Korean firms to help curb Northern Samar floods

TACLOBAN CITY: The Northern Samar provincial government has inked a deal with Korean engineering firms to map out plans to curb floods in the province, the local government announced on Monday.

Under the memorandum of understanding, Kyong-Ho Engineer…

Alaminos City targets to become eco-sports hub

ALAMINOS CITY: The city government here is eyeing to make the Hundred Islands National Park (HINP) an eco-sports hub with the success of the relay race activity during this year’s Hundred Islands Festival celebration.

The race, held last March 15, wa…

PNP C. Visayas sees demand reduction after drug leader’s arrest

CEBU CITY: The Philippine National Police (PNP) in Central Visayas is eyeing a drastic demand reduction after the arrest of an alleged top drug ring leader with operations in Cebu and Cavite provinces.

Lt. Col. Gerard Ace Pelare, spokesperson of Poli…