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DOE to manage power line hazards as La Niña looms

MANILA: The Department of Energy (DOE) has begun preparations to mitigate the risks associated with the looming La Niña phenomenon and ensure the country’s energy security.

At a news forum in Quezon City Saturday, DOE Assistant Secretary Mario Marasi…

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Iloilo city, province formalize transport agreement

ILOILO CITY: The city and provincial governments of Iloilo formalized on Friday a transport agreement allowing a certain percentage of consolidated public utility jeepneys (PUJs) from the first towns to enter Iloilo City.

Signatories to the agreement…

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Ramos, Avanzado rule IronKids triathlon

MANILA: Euan Arrow Ramos came up with another brilliant performance to claim victory in the boys’ 13-14 category of the Choco Hero IronKids at Subic Bay Boardwalk, Zambales on Saturday.

Ramos, representing Baguio Benguet Triathlon, clocked 22 minutes…

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Traffic rerouting scheme set on Independence Day

MANILA: Temporary road closures will be implemented in the capital city Manila to give way to the 126th Independence Day celebrations on June 12.

From 6 a.m. to 10 a.m., the following roads will be temporarily closed to vehicular traffic:

Roxas Blvd…

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Massive light show amuses visitors to Hue Festival 2024

An immense light show themed “Hue Imperial Citadel: A Magical and Poetic Walk” was held on June 8 as part of the Hue Festival 2024 with the support of the French Embassy and the French Institute in Vietnam (IFV), bringing visitors an immersive experi…

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Vietnam, France kick off Da Nang Fireworks Fest

The host team Da Nang of Vietnam will perform with the defending champion, France’s Arteventia, in the curtain-raiser of the Da Nang International Fireworks Festival 2024 (DIFF) on June 8. The festival, the only and largest fireworks festival in Viet…