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What leaders of palay farmers groups have been saying all along– that the reduced tariff on imported rice from 35 to 15 percent did not result in a P1 price cut in the retail market– is now being confirmed by data of the Philippine Statistics Authority since the implementation of EO 62 in August.

Gov’t admits tariff reduction on rice ‘inutile’

Asia’s Sentimental Songstress and Director of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) Imelda Papin left Manila for the Bicol Region and other parts of the country to join the relief operations for the victims of severe tropical storm "Kristine."

Imelda Papin joins relief efforts in Bicol

AirAsia Philippines has strengthened security, especially when it comes to important issues such as human trafficking.

AirAisa PH affirms commitment vs. human trafficking

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Iloilo City's grand attempt at modern infrastructure, the Ungka Flyover, continues to be a subject of both ridicule and frustration. 


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A total of 13 Chinese nationals were arrested by authorities due to violation of immigration laws and involvement in illegal mining activities on Homonhon Island in Guiuan, Eastern Samar. 

Chinese miners arrested in Homonhon

I read through a story of Business World last October 25 where it said that real estate consultancy Knight Frank ranked Manila as the third cheapest place for prime office rental space in the Asia Pacific region. And I could only shudder at the thought of how prime office and residential spaces have become too out of reach for small and medium businesses and citizens.

Manila still 3rd cheapest for prime office rental in AsPac

Catbalogan City, Samar– With the observance of All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day, the Samar Provincial Police Office (SPPO) has intensified its preparations for Oplan Kaluluwa 2024 to ensure public safety throughout the UNDAS holiday weekend. Police Lieutenant Jem Henessy Fallong, Public Information Officer for the SPPO, in an interview with OpinYon 8 shared details of the security efforts designed to maintain peace and order amid heightened public activity in cemeteries, transport hubs, and other communal areas.

Samar Police Office secures UNDAS 2024

The United States is “expanding” its maritime activities in the South China Sea, US Ambassador to the Philippines, Mary Kay Carlson told an international media conference in Manila on June 25.

Sailing in free waters sends message to China, US envoy says

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Walang bayad ang mangarap (you don’t have to pay for your dreams and aspirations) is a common saying.  We fantasize about earning our first million pesos as early as possible, of living in a beautiful home, of marrying the man or woman of our dreams, and so forth.

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Severe Tropical Storms “Kristine” and “Leon” just wreaked havoc on the country the past week nationwide. Flashfloods and landslides in various regions destroyed many agricultural areas and infrastructures. 

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