The Philippine Star - January 18, 2021

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January 18, 2021

ASF to further push up pork, chicken prices

Consumers would have to further tighten their belts as prices of pork and even chicken show no signs of going down, especially now that African swine fever (ASF) has crept into the Visayas.

4 mins

Bishop condemns prevalence of child abuse

A bishop used his sermon yesterday to condemn child abuse, particularly the reported prevalence of child pornography during the pandemic.

1 min

Pandacan church gets new image of Sto. Niño

A new Sto. Niño image sculpted from a wooden beam that survived the fire that struck Pandacan church in July last year was unveiled yesterday as the Catholic faithful joined the feast of the Child Jesus in Manila.

1 min

Go extends aid to Quezon market vendors

Despite bad weather, Sen. Bong Go went to Lucena in Quezon province recently to help public market vendors displaced by the pandemic.

1 min

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