Ferrero recalls UK Kinder Surprise chocolate egg over salmonella fear
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LONDON — Italian confectionary group Ferrero has recalled Kinder Surprise chocolate eggs from British shelves two weeks before Easter after a possible…
Stocks fall on Fed official’s hawkish comments
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STOCKS slumped on Wednesday as a US Federal Reserve policy maker said the central bank could downsize its balance sheet at an…
Peso retreats against the dollar on hawkish comments from Fed officials
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THE PESO weakened against the dollar on Wednesday following hawkish comments from US Federal Reserve policy makers. — BW FILE PHOTO THE…
Bongbong keeps poll lead even if his rating falls
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FACEBOOK.COM/BONGBONGMARCOS FORMER senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos, Jr. kept his lead in Pulse Asia Research, Inc.’s presidential opinion poll last month, even…
Philippines says China trespassing broke sovereignty
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PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD THE PRESIDENTIAL palace on Wednesday said China violated Philippine sovereignty when one of its naval vessels entered the country…
Comelec lets cash aid distribution amid spending ban
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THE COMMISSION on Elections (Comelec) has allowed the government to distribute cash aid to public drivers and operators amid an election spending…
Metro Manila mayors eye policy to force booster shots
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PHILIPPINE STAR/ MICHAEL VARGAS MAYORS in the capital region Metro Manila are considering the imposition of a policy that would compel people…
Lacson plans 85% national budget share for LGUs; Ka Leody, Domagoso vow local jobs for OFWs
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SENATOR Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson, Sr. on Wednesday said if he wins the presidential race in May, his administration will distribute 85%…
System for identifying, locating learners with disabilities urgently needed — senator
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EDUCATION authorities must immediately set up a system for identifying and locating learners with disabilities, as mandated by a new law, to…
Davao water utility seeks 60% rate hike over 3 years
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BW FILE PHOTO/ LSDAVALJR DAVAO City’s water supply distributor has filed for a 60% rate increase, which it plans to implement over…