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S. Korean, US navies hold joint drill in East Sea

SEOUL – South Korea and the United States have completed a combined marine exercise in the East Sea to strengthen their interoperability, the South’s Navy said Thursday.

The two navies held a two-day exercise, starting Wednesday, in waters off Pohang…

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PSEi down on last-minute profit-taking, peso weakens

MANILA: The local stock market ended the day lower due to last-minute profit-taking, while the peso weakened on Thursday.

The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) declined by 13.89 points to 7,388.92.

All Shares however rose by 11.80 points to 3,9…

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DA: Vaccinated hogs develop higher antibody vs. ASF

MANILA: The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Thursday reported higher development of antibodies against African swine fever (ASF) among vaccinated hogs in two farms in Lobo, Batangas.

This came 30 days after the DA – Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) …

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Cop in viral NLEX road chase relieved

Manila: A police officer who figured in a viral incident at the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) has been relieved of his post and may face administrative charges.

‘The police officer was assigned to our satellite office in Fairview, Quezon City, under …