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Caloocan-España section of the NLEX Connector is now open: The 5-kilometer NLEX connector that will connect Caloocan and Manila was opened Wednesday midnight.
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Caloocan-España section of the NLEX Connector is now open
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Caloocan-España section of the NLEX Connector is now open: The 5-kilometer NLEX connector that will connect Caloocan and Manila was opened Wednesday midnight.
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Caloocan-España section of the NLEX Connector is now open
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Philippines’s Marcos promises measures after China’s ‘dangerous attacks’: President says country to respond to South China Sea confrontations with proportionate ...
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Philippines’s Marcos promises measures after China’s ‘dangerous attacks’
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Bus carrying Easter worshippers falls off cliff killing 45 people in South Africa
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Bus carrying Easter worshippers falls off cliff killing 45 people in South ...
Quick Glance: South Africa Bus Tragedy: 45 Dead, 8-Year-Old Sole Survivor
  • A bus plunged 165 feet into a ravine, resulting in 45 fatalities, with only an 8-year-old girl surviving.

  • The girl received medical attention after the crash on the way to an Easter pilgrimage in South Africa.

  • The incident occurred on a scenic, mountainous road near Moria, a pilgrimage site.

  • South Africa had over 12,400 road fatalities in 2022, highlighting road safety concerns.
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Philippines' undersea cable network to boost call center industry: MANILA -- The Philippines' new submarine cable network is expected to bolster internet ...
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Philippines' undersea cable network to boost call center industry
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Ramadan 2024: Australia, Philippines, Indonesia announce first day of holy month - News | Khaleej Times
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Quick Glance: Ramadan 2024: First Day of Holy Month Announced
  • Moon-sighting committees worldwide gather to mark the end of Sha'ban and the start of Ramadan.

  • Some countries have set March 12 as the first day of Ramadan after not sighting the crescent moon on Sunday, March 10.

  • Saudi Arabia and the UAE confirmed the sighting of the moon on Sunday, establishing Monday, March 11 as the first day of the holy month.

  • Other countries have announced the start of Ramadan for either Monday or Tuesday, based on the crescent moon sighting.
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Family of 2 children killed in car, blames driver: The family of the victims blame the driver of the car because he may have forgotten to lock the vehicle.
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Family of 2 children killed in car, blames driver
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Philippines deploys 180,000 personnel to secure Holy Week, Ramadan celebrations: MANILA: The Philippines has deployed 180,000 security personnel across the ...
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Philippines deploys 180,000 personnel to secure Holy Week ...
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New resort at protected natural wonder stirs fierce debate on conservation in the Philippines
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New resort at protected natural wonder stirs fierce debate on conservation ...
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Does Vietnam-Philippines Maritime Cooperation Offer a Template for the Region?: While differences remain, the two nations are experiencing an increasing ...
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Does Vietnam-Philippines Maritime Cooperation Offer a Template for the ...
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Blinken stands by US’ ‘ironclad commitment’ to defend Philippines amid fears of China conflict
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Blinken stands by US’ ‘ironclad commitment’ to defend Philippines amid ...
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Philippines wealth fund will 'avoid' fate of Malaysia's 1MDB, chief says: MANILA -- The Philippines' new sovereign wealth fund is set to launch in the third ...
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Philippines wealth fund will 'avoid' fate of Malaysia's 1MDB, chief says
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New resort at protected natural wonder stirs fierce debate on conservation in the Philippines
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New resort at protected natural wonder stirs fierce debate on conservation ...
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After ‘Selos,’ Shaira’s ‘Forever Single (Walang Jowa)’ also removed from streaming platforms 
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After ‘Selos,’ Shaira’s ‘Forever Single (Walang Jowa)’ also removed from ...
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Darren 'hard-launched' as newest member of 'It's Showtime' family: Singer and host Darren is over the moon as his addition to the "It's Showtime" family was ...
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Darren 'hard-launched' as newest member of 'It's Showtime' family
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Filipino traveler runs into Song Kang during mountain hike: A climb to South Korea's highest mountain turned even more memorable for Filipino traveler Hexter ...
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Filipino traveler runs into Song Kang during mountain hike
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LOOK: Jhong Hilario marks daughter Sarina's birthday with pictorial: "It's Showtime" host Jhong Hilario shared a carousel of photos of his daughter Sarina for ...
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LOOK: Jhong Hilario marks daughter Sarina's birthday with pictorial
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Blinken lauds ‘extraordinary’ expansion of defence ties with Philippines: MANILA, March 19 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken hailed on Tuesday a ...
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Blinken lauds ‘extraordinary’ expansion of defence ties with Philippines
Quick Glance: Taiwan Raises Alarm Over 'Enormous' Chinese Bases Near Its S. China Sea Holding
  • Taiwan's foreign minister mentioned that China has established 'enormous' military bases on three islands surrounding Taiwan's main holding in the South China Sea, but Taipei is not seeking to further escalate tensions in the strategic waterway.

  • Some lawmakers from both the ruling and main opposition parties have urged President Tsai Ing-wen to visit Itu Aba to assert Taiwan's sovereignty and witness a newly renovated harbor capable of accommodating larger ships.

  • China has conducted extensive land reclamation on its South China Sea islands, constructing major air force and other military facilities, causing significant concern in Washington and the region.

  • Taiwan also controls the Pratas Islands in the northern part of the South China Sea, and both China's air force and navy frequently operate nearby to assert Beijing's territorial claims over Taiwan, which the Taipei government rejects.
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Franki Russell to represent New Zealand in Miss Universe 2024: Former "Pinoy Big Brother" (PBB) housemate Franki Russell is set to represent New Zealand in this ...
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Franki Russell to represent New Zealand in Miss Universe 2024
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Biden to Host Summit With Japan’s Kishida and Philippines’ Marcos: The trilateral summit, which will be held in Washington on April 11, comes at a time of ...
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Biden to Host Summit With Japan’s Kishida and Philippines’ Marcos
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Bassist Raymond King is leaving Lola Amour band: 'I choose to be happy': After eight years of being with OPM rock band Lola Amour, bassist Raymond King has ...
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Bassist Raymond King is leaving Lola Amour band: 'I choose to be happy'
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Biden to host Japan PM Kishida and Philippines President Marcos in April summit: WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden will hold the first three-way summit with the ...
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Biden to host Japan PM Kishida and Philippines President Marcos in April ...
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Winning $1.13-B Mega Millions ticket sold in NJ: Mega Millions said a single ticket for a lottery jackpot worth a hefty $1.13 billion, the fifth-largest prize in ...
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Winning $1.13-B Mega Millions ticket sold in NJ
Quick Glance: Strategies for Powerball and Mega Millions: Tips for Choosing Numbers
  • Nicholas Kapoor unexpectedly won the Powerball lottery and used it as a teaching tool.

  • The odds of winning Powerball and Mega Millions are extremely slim.

  • It is recommended to choose random numbers or Quick Picks to increase chances of winning.

  • Playing less popular lotteries can increase the odds of winning, but the prizes are smaller.
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#JusticeForKillua: Netizens blast brutal killing of dog found in sack: The hashtag #JusticeForKillua dominated social media trends on Tuesday ...
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#JusticeForKillua: Netizens blast brutal killing of dog found in sack
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Jhong Hilario's son will celebrate his birthday at HK Disneyland: Jhong Hilario's daughter Sarina had a grand birthday celebration in Hong Kong.
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Jhong Hilario's son will celebrate his birthday at HK Disneyland
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US Firms Set to Invest $1 Billion in Philippines, Commerce Secretary Says: The Biden administration is hoping to elevate economic relations with Manila to keep ...
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US Firms Set to Invest $1 Billion in Philippines, Commerce Secretary Says
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Sarah Geronimo now on speaking terms with Mommy Divine: Pop Star Royalty Sarah Geronimo is back on speaking terms with her mother, Divine Geronimo.
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Sarah Geronimo now on speaking terms with Mommy Divine