MANILA – The government has started monitoring gas stations as part of its intensified efforts to address the possible impact of rising oil prices amid tensions in the Middle East, Malacañang said on Saturday. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. directed concerned agencies to prepare for the potential effects of
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LMP – Iloilo hits Rep. Suntay over remarks on actress
ILOILO CITY — The League of Municipalities of the Philippines (LMP) – Iloilo Chapter expressed concern over remarks made by Quezon City 4th District Rep. Bong Suntay during a recent House of Representatives committee hearing, saying the statements have been widely perceived as inappropriate and inconsistent with the standards of respect expected from public officials.
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Elon Musk quietly sees net worth soar to new record figure
South Africa-born entrepreneur Elon Musk has extended his lead as the world’s richest person, with his net worth approaching $850 billion.
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Drug suspect busted in Lucena City sting
LUCENA CITY, Quezon – Police confiscated more than P400,000 worth of shabu from an suspected drug pusher during a buy-bust operation shortly before midnight here on Friday. Lt. Col. Ryan Hernandez, chief of the Lucena City police, said anti-illegal drug operatives arrested the suspect, identified as “Owel,” 31, after he allegedly sold P500 worth of
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‘He was lying’: Duterte recalls confronting Marcos over impeachment
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte on Friday recalled how she once confronted President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. over her impeachment. Duterte spoke at an episode of “Ibalik ang Tapang at Malasakit,” an apparent online web series from her office and hosted by vloggers who are staunch supporters of the Duterte family, where she
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South Africa’s 8 billionaires rake in the cash
South Africa’s eight wealthiest individuals and families have a combined net worth of an estimated $40.7 billion (R662 billion).
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OPINION: T20 is a thrilling format, but it’s just not cricket
One poor call by the third umpire left the Proteas flailing in their T20 World Cup semifinal.
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Solid Subaru Crosstrek stuck between a rock and hard place
Price tag not doing crossover SUV any favours in a market flooded by more affordable Chinese cars.
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