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New Zealand woman sets sheep shearing world record

January 19, 2024

Yuan Thomas Corpuz

A woman from New Zealand set a new record during a sheep shearing competition, where she had achieved an average of 58 sheep sheared an hour for eight hours. Catherine Mullooly, an experienced competition shearer from the city of Gisborne, had set a new world record of 465 ewes (female sheep) sheared in total in […]
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Iran releases Greek crew member of seized tanker; 18 Filipino seafarers still onboard

January 19, 2024

Athens, Greece—One crew member of an oil tanker seized by Iran last week in the Gulf of Oman has been released and is on his way to Athens, the vessel’s Greek owner said Thursday, Jan. 18. Eighteen Filipinos and one Greek were on the St. Nikolas, which is now anchored near the Iranian port of Bandar […]
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ICC probe into ‘drug war’ may push through under PH legal process—Remulla

January 19, 2024

The government will not stop the International Criminal Court (ICC) from investigating the ‘war on drugs’ policy of former President Rodrigo Duterte, provided that its conduct will follow Philippine legal procedures. “We’re not here to stop them (ICC) because if they’re not doing anything illegal, there’s nothing wrong with that,” Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla […]
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PH, China to lower SCS tensions

January 19, 2024

Vow closer dialog to deal with ‘maritime emergencies’ in Ayungin Chinese and Philippine officials have agreed on the need for closer dialogue to deal with “maritime emergencies” and de-escalate conflict in the South China Sea, including in the hotly contested Second Thomas or Ayungin Shoal, Beijing said. Manila and Beijing have a long history of […]
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…But Beijing rebukes Manila to stop ‘wrong words, deeds’ on Taiwan

January 19, 2024

China on Thursday urged the Philippines to stick to its One China policy and stop its “wrong words and deeds” about Taiwan, after Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. criticized Beijing’s foreign ministry spokesperson for “gutter-level talk” in reprimanding President Marcos for congratulating Taiwan’s newly elected leader. “China will never accept anyone making provocations on the […]
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Xiaomi Introduces All-new Redmi Note 13 Line-up

January 15, 2024

Manila Standard Digital

Bangkok, Thailand – Xiaomi today introduced the Redmi Note 13 Series at a launch event in Bangkok, Thailand. This exciting new series features five devices that further elevate the popular Redmi Note range: Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G, Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G, Redmi Note 13 Pro, Redmi Note 13 5G, and Redmi Note 13. […]
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The White Room Gallery welcomes entertainment veterans to ‘ScreenScapes’

January 15, 2024

Manila Standard

The White Room Gallery has opened its doors for its first art exhibition for 2024. The new group art exhibition, “ScreenScapes,” was launched on Jan. 10, 2024, at SEAMEO INNOTECH in Diliman, Quezon City and will remain on display until Feb. 17, 2024. INNOTECH Center Director and former Education Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones highlighted the […]
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Latest acne treatment retinoid molecule now in the Philippines

January 15, 2024

Manila Standard

Did you know that acne is the most common skin disease in the Philippines? It affects over 17 million people, young and old. Acne can be painful and embarrassing, and can impact self-esteem, relationships, and happiness, especially in teens. Clinical studies found that more than 50 percent of people with facial acne also had chest, […]
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Russian dissident poet Rubinstein dead at 76

January 15, 2024

Moscow, Russia – Russian poet Lev Rubinstein, a key figure of the Soviet underground literary scene who later protested against President Vladimir Putin, has died days after being hit by a car, his daughter said Sunday. Rubinstein is considered as one of the founders of the Russian conceptualist movement, a literary “avant-garde” that mocked the official […]
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Zelensky headed to Switzerland to shore up international support

January 15, 2024

Kyiv, Ukraine – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will travel to Switzerland on Monday, his office said, as Ukraine tries to ensure stable support from allies as the war against Russia nears its second anniversary. Zelensky is due to “meet the heads of both houses of parliament, party leaders and the President of Switzerland, participate in the […]
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Five die trying to cross Channel to UK in freezing cold

January 15, 2024

Calais, France – Five migrants died and a sixth was in a critical condition on Sunday after trying to reach Britain from northern France in freezing temperatures, the French maritime authority said. More than 30 people were rescued, the maritime prefecture said in a statement. The fatalities were the first reported migrant deaths on the Channel […]
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Israel detains two sisters of killed Hamas leader Aruri

January 15, 2024

Ramallah, Palestinian Territories Israeli soldiers detained two sisters of Saleh al-Aruri, a top leader of Hamas who was killed in Lebanon this month, Palestinian sources and the Israeli army said on Sunday. The killing of Aruri, the deputy chief of Hamas, in a suburb of Beirut on January 2 was widely attributed to an Israeli drone […]
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Low-carb, plant-based diet associated with slower, long-term weight gain

January 15, 2024

Patricia S. Taculao

According to a study led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, low-carbohydrate diets, composed of plant-based proteins and fats with healthy carbohydrates, like whole grains, were associated with long-term weight gain than low-carbohydrate diets, with mostly animal proteins and fats with unhealthy carbohydrates, such as refined starches. Lead author Binkai Liu, research assistant […]
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Supremos hand Knights 1st loss

January 15, 2024

Manila Standard Sports

The Supremos dealt the San Juan Kings their first loss in the PSL President’s Cup on Saturday with a morale-boosting 77-69 victory at the Caloocan Sports Complex. Playing in front of a good-sized crowd, the Supremos played with renewed confidence against an erstwhile unbeaten team and considered one of the top favorites in the tournament. […]
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22 miners killed in Tanzania landslide

January 15, 2024

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – Twenty-two people have lost their lives following a landslide at a mine in northern Tanzania, officials said on Sunday. The accident occurred in Simuyu region’s Bariadi district, more than 500 kilometres (300 miles) north of the capital, Dodoma, burying the miners under heavy debris. “As we close the rescue operations, the […]
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Traslacion to draw 2 million devotees

January 9, 2024

Charles Dantes, Vito Barcelo, Vince Lopez & Macon Ramos-Araneta

Church hopes for peaceful procession President Marcos urged the public to draw inspiration and strength from the Feast of the Black Nazarene, as the country celebrated the occasion Tuesday. “Beyond the extraordinary expressions of reverence that we see on display during this event, the festivities show us the love and sacrifice of Jesus Christ who […]
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Draw strength, inspiration from Nazarene — Marcos

January 9, 2024

President Marcos urged the public to draw inspiration and strength from the Feast of the Black Nazarene, as the country celebrated the occasion Tuesday. “Beyond the extraordinary expressions of reverence that we see on display during this event, the festivities show us the love and sacrifice of Jesus Christ who willingly offered Himself to make […]
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PNP chief sues ex-Army general for ‘coup plot’ video

January 9, 2024

Manila Standard

Philippine National Police chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr. filed a complaint against a former soldier who used his name and photo to peddle fake information about an alleged plot to oust President Marcos. PNP spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo said Acorda went to the Prosecutor’s Office in Quezon City to file the complaint against retired Army […]
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President, Sara ratings up slightly in Pulse Asia trust, approval poll

January 9, 2024

Manila Standard

The trust and approval ratings of President Marcos Jr. saw an increase in December, according to a Pulse Asia survey released Monday. The Dec. 3 to Dec. 7, 2023 poll showed that 68 percent of Filipinos approved of President Marcos’ performance, a three-point rise from his 65 percent rating in September 2023. The survey also […]
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December survey says efforts to tame inflation not enough

January 9, 2024

Othel V. Campos

Majority of Filipinos disapprove of the administration’s efforts to rein in the rising cost of goods and services, noting that inflation remains the most urgent national concern that must be addressed immediately, a Pulse Asia survey showed. Seven in 10 respondents were unhappy with how the government tried to tame inflation, a double-digit increase from […]
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‘Oppenheimer’ tops Golden Globes on bittersweet night for ‘Barbie’

January 9, 2024

“Oppenheimer,” Christopher Nolan’s drama about the inventor of the atomic bomb, topped the Golden Globes on Sunday – but its fellow summer smash hit “Barbie” missed out on best comedy film honors to “Poor Things.” “Oppenheimer” took five prizes including best drama, best director for Nolan, best score, as well as acting trophies for Cillian […]
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Jo Koy’s joke falls flat before Swift

January 9, 2024

Angelica Villanueva

Sparks didn’t fly when Filipino-American comedian Jo Koy, hosting the 2024 Golden Globe Awards, cracked a joke involving American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift and her high-profile relationship with NFL star Travis Kelce. Sitting stoic beside actress Keleigh Sperry, Taylor remained unmoved as Koy referenced the constant camera cuts toward her during Kelce’s games. “The big difference […]
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Widodo arriving in PH for 3-day visit

January 9, 2024

Charles Dantes & Rey E. Requejo

Indonesian President Joko Widodo will arrive in the country today (Jan. 9) for a three-day official visit. He will have a meeting with President Marcos on Wednesday at the Palace, the Department of Foreign Affairs said. In previous engagements, Mr. Marcos and Widodo discussed the case of Filipina Mary Jane Veloso, who is still on […]
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Oil firms hike prices by P0.10/l

January 9, 2024

Alena Mae S. Flores

Oil firms increased the price of all products – gasoline, diesel and kerosene – by P0.10 per liter effective 6 a.m. today (Tuesday) to reflect the movement of oil prices in the world market. Seaoil Philippines, PetroGazz, Chevron Philippines, Jetti Petroleum, Cleanfuel and PTT Philippines issued separate advisories of the oil price increases. The oil […]
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Lawmakers file resos to probe Panay blackout

January 9, 2024

Macon Ramos-Araneta & Maricel Cruz

Senator Risa Hontiveros on Monday filed a resolution seeking an “extensive” inquiry into the recent blackouts in Western Visayas that plunged Panay and Guimaras into darkness for days, and reports that the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) failed to take action to prevent the system-wide power shutdown. In the House, Senior Deputy Majority […]
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Co joins bidding for NAIA operation

December 27, 2023

Jenniffer B. Austria

Retail tycoon Lucio Co is joining the P170.6-billion bidding to rehabilitate, optimize and maintain the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). Cosco Capital Inc., the listed holding firm of Co, said in a disclosure to the stock exchange it would join a consortium that would participate in the government’s plan to bid out the NAIA’s rehabilitation […]
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Israel strikes Gaza as UN voices grave concern

December 27, 2023

Israel on Tuesday kept up its strikes against Gaza targets despite grave concern expressed by the United Nations, and international calls for a halt to the Israel-Hamas war. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu again vowed there would be no peace until the destruction of Hamas, the Islamist movement that rules Gaza, and the military said the […]
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A quick guide to growing kulitis, a.k.a. Amaranth

December 27, 2023

Patricia S. Taculao

Kulitis (Amaranthus spp.), also known as green amaranth or pigweed, has several vitamins and minerals, including vitamins A, B6, C, riboflavin, K, folate, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, and copper. It belongs to the Amaranhteceae or Amaranth family and grows well in tropical countries like the Philippines. There are around 60 types of kulitis, although […]
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Kremlin confirms Russian warship hit by Ukrainian strike

December 27, 2023

Moscow, Russia – The Kremlin on Tuesday acknowledged a Ukrainian attack had damaged a warship in the occupied Crimean port of Feodosia in what Ukraine and its Western allies called a major setback for the Russian navy. Ukraine said its air force destroyed the Novocherkassk landing ship, with President Volodymyr Zelensky joking on social media that […]
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‘PH moving forward with oil exploration’

December 27, 2023

Marcos says despite WPS tensions, gov’t must find fuel sources for industrialization Despite the ongoing tension in the West Philippine Sea, President Marcos said the Philippines will “find a way to move the process forward” for oil exploration projects. “It’s imperative for the Philippines to find a way to move the process forward so as […]
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Manila not provoking conflict in waterway, AFP tells Beijing

December 27, 2023

Vince Lopez, Maricel Cruz & Macon Ramos-Araneta

The Philippines is not provoking any conflict in the South China Sea, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said Tuesday, in response to Beijing’s accusation that Manila is repeatedly encroaching on Chinese territory. “The Philippines is not provoking conflict. We follow international law and we are only implementing our domestic law,” AFP spokesperson Col. […]
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Happy Place

December 27, 2023

Friends happily stroll and take pictures at the special holiday display at the SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City on Tuesday, a day after Christmas. Lino Santos
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PBBM extends import tariffs of rice, corn, meat

December 27, 2023

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. extended for another year the temporary modification of import duty rates on rice, corn, and meat products to ensure a stable supply and prices of basic goods amid the negative impact of the El Niño phenomenon and the African swine fever on agricultural produce. “The ongoing El Niño phenomenon, forecasted to […]
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Tooting his horn

December 27, 2023

Vendors arrange – and sample — their display of colorful horns and trumpets for sale for the New Year celebration along Comercio Street in Divisoria, Binondo, Manila, on Tuesday. The horns sell from P8 to P50 apiece. Norman Cruz
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Say goodbye to fireworks, not to fingers—DOH

December 27, 2023

Rio N. Araja & Macon Ramos-Araneta

Say goodbye to fireworks, not your fingers, the Department of Health urged Filipinos Tuesday, as it reported 52 cases of fireworks-related injuries, six days before the New Year. Five of the cases—three minors and two adults–led to the amputation of mangled fingers and hands due to the use of illegal fireworks, Health Secretary Ted Herbosa […]
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GSIS to insure over 132,000 school buildings for P843 billion

December 21, 2023

Manila Standard Business

State-run Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) said it will provide fire insurance for more than 132,000 public school buildings under the Department of Education (DepEd) nationwide. The total fire insurance for these public school buildings is worth P843.11 billion, and will cover fire, lightning and natural catastrophes for a one-year period effective Jan. 1, 2024. […]
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NTC suspends operations of SMNI

December 21, 2023

Darwin G. Amojelar

The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) said Thursday it suspended the operations Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI) for 30 days over alleged violations of its franchise terms. SMNI is the media arm of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ led by Pastor Apollo Quiboloy. The regulator, acting on the House of Representative’s Resolution No. 189, issued a […]
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Marcos swears in four new directors of Maharlika Fund

December 21, 2023

Four new directors were sworn into the Maharlika Investment Corp. (MIC) board during a ceremony, Malacañang said on Wednesday. Taking their oath before President Marcos were Vicky Castillo Tan, Andrew Jerome Gan, German Lichauco, and Roman Felipe Reyes. A seasoned Asian Development Bank (ADB) official, Tan held key positions in various banks and financial institutions, […]
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