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DSWD encourages 4Ps beneficiaries to avail of water bill discount

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Tuesday encouraged beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) to apply for water bill discounts offered by Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (Maynilad), which could exceed 50 percent, to help ease their monthly expenses. Under Maynilad’s Expanded Enhanced Lifeline Program (Expanded ELP), eligible 4Ps

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Western Visayas fisherfolk to receive fuel subsidies

ILOILO CITY— The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) in Western Visayas announced on Monday that it will provide fuel subsidies to affected fisherfolk as tensions in the Middle East continue to drive up local fuel costs. BFAR-6 regional director Remia Aparri said an initial 1,698 registered fisherfolk in the region will receive P3,000

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Ilocos Norte inmates profit from composting project

LAOAG CITY — Inmates at the Ilocos Norte Provincial Jail (INPJ) get a chance to earn extra by making compost bins for distribution to households in the province. One of the provincial government’s flagship programs, the household composting project has gained momentum in urban communities. The initiative is done with the help of Technical Education and

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Lawmaker tells ERC to inspect power firms’ pricing of electricity

MANILA, Philippines—A congressman on Tuesday filed a resolution urging the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to strictly monitor electricity pricing of power companies. The resolution submitted by Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Alfredo Garbin Jr. also asked the commission to study the cutting the value-added tax (VAT) on power bills to cushion the impact of its possible

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Lady Netizen Warms Hearts After Sharing Parents’ Loving Care 

Lady Netizen Shares Parents’ Loving Care  Despite Being Working Adult A lady netizen warms the hearts of online users after sharing how her parents continue to look after her despite being a working adult.  Recently, Jerlyn Perater, a netizen, shared a video of her parents who still take very good care of her even though she is already of ... Read more

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Chiang Mai and Lamphun are doing something special for Songkran 2026

If you are spending Songkran in the north this year, two cities are worth your attention if you are up north or going there. The Water Festival 2026, the 11th edition of the Thai Waterways Festival, brings Chiang Mai and Lamphun together under the theme “Have fun at Songkran in my hometown”, and both cities …

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Thailand travel insurance plan targets unpaid tourist bills

Thailand is moving to require international tourists to obtain travel insurance before entering the country, as rising unpaid medical bills and accident risks place increasing pressure on public healthcare. The impact is already being felt in major tourism areas. At Vachira Phuket Hospital, which serves 400,000 registered residents and more than one million visitors, director …

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Hot weather, haze and gusty storms forecast across Thailand

Thailand will see hot to very hot weather today, April 7, with temperatures reaching 42°C (degrees Celcius) in the North, Northeast and Central regions, as a heat low-pressure cell brings haze across upper Thailand and isolated thundershowers in some areas. The Thai Meteorological Department said a heat low-pressure cell remains over upper Thailand, bringing hot …

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Chinese man commits murder-suicide, leaving blood message in Pathum Thani condo

A Chinese man allegedly murdered his Thai girlfriend before taking his own life in a condominium in Pathum Thani on Sunday, April 5. Messages written in blood were found at the scene. Police from Khlong Luang Police Station were called to the condominium at about 2.30am after reports of a man falling from the building. …

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