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Marcos releases ₱8B subsidy to 42K barangays amid Mideast crisis

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has given orders for the prompt distribution of P8-billion worth of subsidy to the country’s more than 42,000 barangays to help communities cushion the impact of the Middle East crisis. Each of the barangay in the country would receive P200,000 as funding for their educational, social, and economic projects

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Martin faces Demecillo on May 16 in Manila

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Unbeaten prospect Carl Jammes “Wonder Boy” Martin is set to take on battle-tested veteran Carlo Demecillo in a bout tentatively scheduled on May 16 in Manila. The matchup was confirmed by Martin during an interview on PTV Sports. Earlier, Martin expressed his desire to face a top-caliber opponent, and he gets

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Calderon Cup hoop wars resume this Friday

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Action in the Calderon Cup Inter-Town Under-21 Basketball Tournament resumes this Friday, April 10, with six games lined up across three venues in southern Cebu. The tournament, part of the Calderon Cup 7th District Grassroots Developmental League, returns after a weeklong break in observance of Holy Week. READ: Calderon eyes annual

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20 fall ill in Iloilo after eating ‘aloy’ fish

ILOILO CITY — At least 20 people in Iloilo province fell ill after consuming “aloy” or “tulingan,” prompting health authorities to issue a temporary advisory against buying and eating the fish while an investigation is ongoing. The Iloilo Provincial Health Office (IPHO) said the cases were recorded on Monday and Tuesday, by its Provincial Epidemiology

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Marcos OKs P10 per liter fuel subsidy for PUVs

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved a P10-per-liter fuel subsidy for PUVs, with a maximum of P1,500 or 150 liters per week for three months. The program will first be rolled out for PUVs plying on major roads in Metro Manila next week, starting on Commonwealth Avenue. READ: DA to release fuel subsidy to farmers,

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Calatrava, Romblon offers a quiet, budget-friendly summer escape

Guindawahan Island. Photo courtesy of Calatrava Tourism Council MANILA, Philippines – As summer trips pick up, travelers looking to avoid crowded hotspots may find a quieter escape in Calatrava, Romblon. Home to eight waterfalls and a mix of hidden beaches and island-hopping spots, the town offers a laid-back alternative to other commercialized destinations in the

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