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From meat to monggos: A Lenten tradition on Filipino tables

CEBU CITY, Philippines — As Lent is observed across the Philippines, many Catholics once again set aside meat on Fridays which is a long-standing practice rooted in sacrifice and reflection. In place of heavier meals, a familiar dish returns to dining tables and eateries alike: monggos. Simple, filling, and widely available, monggos—or mung beans—have long

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Farewell to a Legend: Remembering Chuck Norris

The recent passing of Chuck Norris has triggered an outpouring of memorials from fellow Hollywood tough guys and fans. The martial arts grandmaster and action star of “Walker, Texas Ranger” died Thursday, in what his family described as a “sudden passing.” Sylvester Stallone, Jean-Claude Van Damme and Dolph Lundgren took to social media to pay their

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Grass fire hits vicinity of General Santos airport

COTABATO CITY — The General Santos City International Airport remains safe and functional after a grass fire around its vicinity on Friday. According to Senior Fire Officer 1 Lester Muñez, spokesperson of the Bureau of Fire Protection in General Santos City, flight operations were not affected even as the blaze was being put off. The fire

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3 alleged NPA rebels slain in Negros Occidental clash

BACOLOD CITY — Three alleged members of the New People’s Army (NPA), tagged in a string of killings and arson incidents, were killed in an encounter with government troops in Barangay Tampalon, Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental, at around 4 a.m. on Saturday, March 21. Troops from the 47th Infantry “Katapatan” Battalion, operating under the 302nd

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Bohol town extends aid to transport, boat sectors amid rising fuel costs

TAGBILARAN CITY — Citing the continued increase in fuel prices and economic strain, the local government of Talibon in Bohol province has rolled out a rice assistance program targeting transport and maritime workers. In an advisory, Mayor Janette Aurestila-Garcia said the initiative aims to support tricycle drivers and operators, as well as fishing and passenger

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8-Year-Old Girl Robbed of Phone & Cash in Sta. Cruz, Manila 

Suspect Robs Phone & Cash of 8-Year-Old Girl in Sta. Cruz, Manila  An eight-year-old girl was robbed of her phone and cash while walking alone to buy snacks in Sta. Cruz, Manila.   According to barangay authorities, the suspect was a man riding a bicycle who followed the child as she walked along the street. CCTV footage ... Read more

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Deaf Woman Shares Frustration After Nearly Being Removed from Priority Lane 

Deaf Woman Expresses Dismay After Nearly Being Removed from Priority Lane  Because Her Disability Was Not Visible A deaf woman expressed her frustration after she was nearly asked to leave the priority lane because her condition was not immediately visible.  Recently, a Threads user known as Gigisquietworld shared her experience of nearly being told to leave the priority lane after being mistaken ... Read more

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