MANILA: As the country marks the start of National Peace Consciousness Month (NPCM), Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. on Sunday urged Filipinos to play an active role in the country’s peacebuilding p…
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Alcantara, Thai doubles runner-up at Zhangjiagang Challenger
MANILA: Japan’s Kaichi Uchida and Takeru Yuzuki beat Filipino Francis Casey Alcantara and Thai Pruchaya Isaro, 6-1, 7-5, in the men’s doubles final of the Zhangjiagang International Challenger in China on Saturday.
Alcantara and Isaro defeated Hsiou …
S. Korea logs longest streak of tropical nights
South Korea recorded its longest streak of tropical nights this year, as a prolonged heat wave continued to grip the country throughout August, the state weather agency said Sunday.
The number of tropical nights reached 20.2 days this year, outnumbe…
LPG prices up for 3rd straight month
MANILA: Consumers were greeted with higher prices of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in September.
In separate advisories, Petron and Solane-branded LPG products increased prices by PHP0.55 per kilogram starting Sunday.
‘This reflects the internationa…
Quadcom warns ex-PCSO chief against snubbing hearing
MANILA: Surigao del Norte 2nd District Rep. Robert Ace Barbers on Sunday issued a stern warning against former Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) General Manager Royina Garma to attend the Sept. 3 hearing of the Quad Committee or face contem…
Cotabato’s 110th year: Respect, unity among tribes
Unity and respect among tribes largely contribute to the continuous progress of Cotabato province, which is celebrating its 110th founding anniversary.
At the culmination activity Kalivugan Festival here on Sunday, Governor Emmylou Taliño-Mendoza ur…