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DA: Over P379-M aid released to El Niño-affected Mimaropa farmers

MANILA: The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Monday said it distributed around PHP379.06 million worth of aid to affected farmers in the Mimaropa region amid the El Niño phenomenon.

According to the DA’s latest report, a large sum of the aid was cou…

‘Worshipful Master’ rules Philracom 3YO Maiden Stakes

MANILA: Top favorite Worshipful Master of James Anthony Rabano ruled the 2024 Philracom 3YO Maiden Stakes at the Metroturf in Malvar, Batangas last Sunday.

The low profile-Pinay Pharaoh progeny bred by Herminio “Hermie” Esguerra and trained by Ruben …

Crop damage from drought hits P87.4-M in Negros Occidental

BACOLOD CITY: Damage to agriculture from drought caused by El Niño in Negros Occidental has reached PHP87.44 million, latest data of the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPA) on Monday showed.

As of March 13, total damage to rice was pegged at…

Patients of fire-hit PGH saved from injuries by alert staff

MANILA: Faulty electrical wiring may have caused last week’s blaze at the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) in Manila, resulting in an estimated damage of PHP1 million.

Department of the Interior and Local Government Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr., du…

Trump: Americans face ‘bloodbath’ if not elected

ANKARA: Former US President Donald Trump said Saturday that there would be a “bloodbath” in the country if he is not reelected in the upcoming presidential election.

Speaking to his supporters during a rally at Dayton International Airport in Vandali…