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Japan to restrict power banks on flights from April 24

TOKYO – Japan’s transport ministry said Tuesday that tighter portable charger restrictions during flights will be introduced April 24, following a string of incidents involving such devices on airplanes. Under the new rules, each passenger will be allowed to bring no more than two power banks in their carry-on baggage, each with a capacity of

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House panel to probe Sara Duterte wealth, SALN in April 22 hearing

MANILA, Philippines — After completing its first clarificatory hearing on Vice President Sara Duterte’s alleged misuse of P612.5 million in confidential funds and bribery, the House committee on justice will turn its attention to her alleged unexplained wealth at its next hearing on April 22. Tuesday’s hearing brought together several resource persons, including self-confessed bagman

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Legarda: Will Palace support bills to suspend VAT on fuel?

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Loren Legarda on Wednesday urged Malacañang to take a clear stand on the suspension of value-added tax (VAT) on fuel, following statements that such a move requires an act of Congress. “It cannot be said by Malacañang that there is no bill. I already filed it before and I have refiled

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PNP to bolster presence at gas stations for fuel subsidy program

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) will increase its deployment of police officers at the gas stations participating in the P10-per-liter fuel subsidy program. “It is part of our mandate to ensure the safe, swift, and orderly implementation of subsidy programs and to prevent scams or fraudulent activities that may only burden our

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Manila Water shines in FinanceAsia Asia’s Best Companies Poll 2026

MANILA, Philippines — East Zone concessionaire Manila Water has once again been recognized as the Best Managed Company in Utility Services in the Philippines, earning the Gold Award at the 2026 FinanceAsia Asia’s Best Companies Poll. The recognition affirms the Company’s continued commitment to sound corporate governance, operational excellence, and long-term value creation in a

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Family of Braille Nichole Kwek holds off charges, seeks ₱500K in damages

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The family of 18-year-old Braille Nichole Kwek has deferred filing charges over the fatal ambulance collision that claimed her life, opting instead to focus on her burial and pursue an initial damages settlement of around ₱500,000. In an exclusive interview with CDN Digital on Wednesday evening, April 15, Kwek’s grandfather, Richard

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Why are many Americans turning to AI for health advice?

NEW YORK (AP) — When Tiffany Davis has a question about a symptom from the weight-loss injections she’s taking, she doesn’t call her doctor. She pulls out her phone and consults ChatGPT. “I’ll just basically let ChatGPT know my status, how I’m feeling,” said the 42-year-old in Mesquite, Texas. “I use it for anything that

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Lapu-Lapu expands P20 rice rollout to island barangays

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Lapu-Lapu City Government, in coordination with the Department of Agriculture and Food Terminal Inc., has expanded the rollout of the P20 Rice Program to the city’s island barangays. A total of 116 sacks of rice were delivered to Barangays Pangan-an and Caohagan on Wednesday morning, April 15, 2026. The initiative

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