US says to provide $85M humanitarian aid to Turkey, Syria
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A woman stands near a collapsed building after an earthquake in Kahramanmaras, Turkey Feb. 6, 2023. — REUTERS WASHINGTON – The United…
Defiant Ortega frees political prisoners in Nicaragua, expels them to US
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WIKIMEDIA COMMONS MANAGUA/WASHINGTON – More than 200 Nicaraguan political prisoners were freed and flown to the United States on Thursday, nearly all…
Asia stocks head for second weekly loss as Fed rate worries flare
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REUTERS TOKYO – Asia-Pacific stocks fell on Friday, slumping toward a second weekly loss as investors fretted about the potential for further…
[EXPLAINER] Are Dangwa florists blooming despite challenges?
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The flower trade in Dangwa, known for being the go-to place for inexpensive flowers, is thriving despite stiff competition. During the height…
US composer Burt Bacharach dies at age 94
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Composer Burt Bacharach, whose hits such as “Do You Know the Way to San Jose” and “Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head”…
Manufacturing growth cools in Dec.
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REUTERS FACTORY PRODUCTION grew at its slowest pace in three months in December due to seasonal factors and a decline in trade…
Lenders’ profits up 37.5% in 2022
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THE PHILIPPINE banking industry saw its net profits jump by 37.5% in 2022, thanks to higher interest income and trading gains, according…
Banks plan to boost agri lending this year — survey
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A farmer works at a rice field in Pinamalayan, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines, March 27, 2018. — REUTERS MAJORITY OF PHILIPPINE banks are…
PHL growth seen to fall short of target this year
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Traffic builds up along EDSA in Quezon City, Jan. 24. — PHILIPPINE STAR/MIGUEL DE GUZMAN THE PHILIPPINE economy’s growth may fall short…
Netflix lays out plans to crack down on account sharing
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SOUVIK BANERJEE-UNSPLASH NETFLIX, Inc. on Wednesday laid out plans to crack down on password sharing for accounts on its streaming platform, including…