LGUs call for a bottom-up response to El Niño
QUEZON CITY, April 27 - Local chief executives of Zamboanga’s Bakas municipalities called on the government to implement appropriate El…
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Trump says considers himself ‘presumptive nominee’ after five-state sweep
WASHINGTON,United States (AFP) -- Republican presidential front runner Donald Trump said Tuesday he now considers himself the "presumptive nominee" after…
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Hong Kong shares dip at open, Shanghai edges up
HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- Hong Kong stocks slipped in the first few minutes of trade Wednesday following the previous…
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DILG ready to face charges on Kidapawan dispersal
MANILA, Philippines -- Secretary Mel Senen Sarmiento of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Wednesday,…
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DBM says 2017 budget to strengthen support for cities
MANILA, April 27 - The Department of Budget and Management announced that a total of P16.7 billion will be allocated…
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P&G scores on adult incontinence but overall sales drop
by John BIERS NEW YORK,United States (AFP) -- Procter & Gamble's bet on growing demand for adult incontinence products offered…
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Drought ravages India’s richest state
URANGABAD, MAHARASHTRA, India (Reuters) -- Millions stand for hours in scorching summer heat to fetch water as back-to-back drought years…
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Sanders wins Democratic primary in Rhode Island: networks
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Bernie Sanders on Tuesday won the Democratic presidential primary in Rhode Island, US networks projected…
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Brazil: Zika outbreaks tops 91,000 cases
BRASILIA, Brazil (AFP) Wednesday 4/27/2016 - Brazil's outbreak of Zika -- which has been linked to the devastating microcephaly birth defect in newborns…
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Canada PM Trudeau says no to ransoms
OTTAWA, Canada (AFP) -- Canada will not pay ransoms for the release of its citizens held hostage overseas, Prime Minister…
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