Indonesia’s female forest guardians fight for the environment
by Alfath Asmunda Agence France-Presse INDONESIA (AFP) — Sumini gets up at dawn to do her household chores -- then…
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House allots P50 million for COVID-19 vaccination of employees, others
(Eagle News) -- The House of Representatives will set aside P50 million for the COVID-19 vaccination of its employees and…
5 years ago
Thunderstorm advisory raised over parts of Mindanao, N. Luzon
(Eagle News) -- A thunderstorm advisory has been raised over parts of Mindanao and Northern Luzon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical…
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Fiji tourism hit with climate, pandemic double whammy
by Leon LORD Agence France-Presse CORAL COAST, Fiji (AFP) — Fiji dive operator Ashwin Pal was living his dream until…
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Over 5,000 NEU students graduate via online commencement exercises under “new normal”
(Eagle News) -- With the theme, "Innovating to Cope with the #NEUNormal," the New Era University announced the successful graduation…
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India’s Modi lays foundations for renewable energy megapark
AHMEDABAD, India (AFP) — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundations Tuesday for what he said would be the…
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Australia’s Byron Bay beach shrinks as sand disappears
BYRON BAY, Australia (AFP) — Australia's Byron Bay usually conjures images of bathers lounging on sunkissed shores, or blissed-out longboarders…
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DFA reports 37 more COVID-19 recoveries among Filipinos abroad
(Eagle News) -- Thirty-seven more Filipinos abroad have recovered from COVID-19. The Department of Foreign Affairs said with the additional…
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PNP: 22 policemen who successfully defended Maguindanao town may receive commendation
(Eagle News) -- Twenty-two police personnel who fought off around 50 Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters who went on a rampage…
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US vaccine challenge: convincing skeptical African Americans
by Catherine TRIOMPHE NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- The first Americans to receive the coronavirus vaccine, live on television,…
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