More fertilizer subsidies seen needed to shield farmers from high global prices
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PHILSTAR INCREASED FERTILIZER subsidies are required if farmers are to deal with higher global prices for the farm input, Agriculture experts said,…
How to win Asia-Pacific consumers in the new era
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Second of two parts Although consumer behaviors were already shifting before the COVID-19 pandemic impacted economies and societies, some of the changes…
On the heels of last week's sea incident: Duterte to join ASEAN-China relations summit
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LEADERS meet virtually during the 24th ASEAN-China Summit held Oct. 26, 2021. — ASEAN.ORG By Kyle Aristophere T. Atienza, Reporterand Alyssa Nicole…
Health department adds 2,227 virus cases, 175 deaths
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PHILIPPINE STAR/ MICHAEL VARCAS PHILIPPINE health authorities reported 2,227 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday, bringing the total to 2.83 million. The coronavirus…
Labor groups slam gov't u-turn on face shield policy in workplaces
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PHILIPPINE STAR/ MICHAEL VARCAS LABOR GROUPS denounced the government’s reversal of policy on the optional use of face shields, with employers now…
Bill seeks to require public establishments to control kid's access to 'harmful' materials online
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PHILSTAR A BILL was filed at the House of Representatives seeking to require all public establishments to limit children’s access to the…
Bangsamoro ICT office firms up e-government master plan, legislative recommendations
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BICTO FB PAGE THE BANGSAMORO government’s information and communications technology office met Friday with other agencies as it finalizes the region’s e-government…
China downgrades its ties with Lithuania for letting Taiwan open its embassy
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BEIJING — China downgraded its diplomatic ties with Lithuania on Sunday, expressing strong dissatisfaction with Vilnius for allowing Taiwan to open a…
Venezuelans head to regional, local polls as opposition party comes back
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CARACAS — Venezuelans head to the polls on Sunday in local and regional elections which represent a major challenge for electoral authorities…
US teenager Rittenhouse acquitted of all charges after divisive murder trial
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KENOSHA, Wis. — A jury acquitted teenager Kyle Rittenhouse on Friday of murder in the fatal shooting of two men during racial…