The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will provide cash aid to local grain retailers who may be affected by the admin’s plan to put a price cap on rice. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. earlier issued Executive Order 39, setting prices at P41 per kilo for regular milled rice and P45 for well-milled rice […]
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Jakarta, Indonesia — South Korea and Southeast Asian nations must “join forces” to respond to North Korea’s nuclear threats, president Yoon Suk Yeol said Tuesday, as Washington warned Pyongyang’s leader was set to make a rare trip to Russia for arms talks. Yoon will meet with counterparts from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) […]
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The hunt for unbeatable smartphone deals is on, and POCO is taking center stage in the 9.9 Mega Sale on Shopee and Lazada on September 9. If you’re looking for a smartphone that can deliver everything you need and more, you might want to check out POCO’s offerings during the 9.9 sale. Renowned for providing […]
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Gogolook, developer of Whoscall, has recently added to its roster of impressive leaders with the appointment of Mel Migriño as Southeast Asia Regional Director for Information Security and Regulatory Alliance and Philippines Country Representative. In this role, Migriño will be responsible for leading Gogolook’s efforts to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in the region, including government […]
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Black Rock City, United States — Revelers stuck in the mud for days at the Burning Man festival in Nevada finally began heading home on Monday after Mother Nature rained on their big party. With the sun now shining on the colorful makeshift community of 70,000 people called Black Rock City, the roads opened Monday […]
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