Pag-IBIG declares record-high P31.79B as 2021 dividends
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The Pag-IBIG Fund Board of Trustees has approved the dividend for members’ savings for 2021, declaring a record-high amount of over P31…
Online cockfighting wagers rake in billions
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PHILSTAR The roosters stood inches apart, hook-shaped blades strapped to their legs. Cameras surrounded a dirt ring, streaming the fight to thousands…
A dozen new mines to begin operations this year, mostly nickel
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DAVID HELLMANN-UNSPLASH About 12 new metallic mines should begin commercial operations this year, mostly nickel projects, adding to a “bright” outlook for…
Obesity policy to be approved in April
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UNSPLASH A National Policy on Addressing Overweight and Obesity is in its final review stage, and is scheduled for approval in April…
Facebook allows Ukraine war posts urging violence against invading Russians, Putin
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REUTERS Meta Platforms will allow Facebook and Instagram users in some countries to call for violence against Russians and Russian soldiers in…
Priests opposed to Marcos turn pink
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Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos, Jr. — REUTERS WHEN Philippine Catholic priest Father Nap Baltazar raised his hands to bless the people attending…
Ukraine is model for Taiwan defense should China violate its ‘sovereignty’ — US official
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REUTERS WASHINGTON — Ukraine’s stiff resistance against the invasion by Russian forces could be a model for Taiwan to defend itself should…
IMF chief Georgieva says Ukraine war to lower global growth forecast
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WASHINGTON — The war in Ukraine and massive sanctions against Russia have triggered a contraction in global trade, sending food and energy…
Dubai a favorite destination as some Moscow-based bankers beat path to exit
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REUTERS In the scramble by some bankers and financial industry executives to leave Moscow, Dubai is turning out to be a favorite…
Households squeezed as US consumer prices accelerate; more pain coming
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WASHINGTON — US consumer prices surged in February, forcing Americans to dig deeper to pay for rent, food and gasoline, and inflation…