[ad_1] MANILA, Philippines – Tropical Storm Rolly (international name: Goni) intensified slightly as it is expected to leave the Philippines Area of Responsibility (PAR) on Tuesday, according to the state meteorological office. In its 11 a.m. weather bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Rolly is …
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[ad_1] BOC staff intercept smuggled cigarettes worth 60 million pesos through the international container port of Manila. The shipment was imported to the Philippines on September 30, 2020 (BOC Photo). MANILA, Philippines – The Customs Office (BOC) has intercepted P60 million of smuggled cigarettes through the Manila International Container Port …
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[ad_1] Korean stars and audiences mourn the death of 35-year-old comedian Park Ji-sun and her mother. The two were found dead at their home in Mapo-gu, Seoul around 1:44 p.m. Korean time (12:44 p.m. in the Philippines) on November 2. The comedian’s father contacted police after he was unable to …
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[ad_1] MANILA, Philippines – Media giant ABS-CBN is now investigating the “termination” of its YouTube news platform. A look at the ABS-CBN News Youtube account shows that the “account has been terminated for a violation of YouTube’s Terms of Service.” However, it is not clear what these alleged violations are. …
Read More »Villafuertes seeks Duterte’s help for Typhoon-devastated CamSur
[ad_1] President Rodrigo Duterte (right) stands with Senator Christopher Go during an aerial survey of the areas affected by Super Typhoon Rolly. (Photo courtesy of Senator Christopher Go) MANILA, Philippines – Two Villafuertes in government seek the help of President Rodrigo Duterte as their home province of Camarines Sur was …
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[ad_1] PITTSBURGH, PA – NOVEMBER 2: Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden and Lady Gaga greet college students at Schenley Park on November 2, 2020 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. One day before the election, Biden is campaigning in Pennsylvania, a key state on the battlefield that President Donald Trump narrowly won in …
Read More »UN and EU promise to support PH in response to Typhoon Rolly
[ad_1] The United Nations and the European Union are committed to supporting the government’s response to help communities affected by Typhoon “Rolly”. The United Nations humanitarian and resident coordinator, Gustavo González, confirmed to the Philippine government the willingness of the humanitarian community to support national efforts. “We have not waited …
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