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Myanmar junta wants ‘stability' before heeding pleas on violence

YANGON (AFP) -Myanmar’s junta said Tuesday it would heed regional pleas to stop violence only when the country “returns to stability,” as fresh fighting erupted with a major ethnic rebel group along its eastern border.

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India COVID death toll passes 200,000

NEW DELHI (AFP) - India’s coronavirus death toll crossed 200,000 Wednesday as a relentless wave of new cases swamped hospitals, while US President Joe Biden hailed America’s “stunning” progress in its fight against the pandemic.

DICT turns over educational tools to San Juan City's public school students

The Department of Information and Communication Technology (DICT) has turned over tablets, laptops, and pocket Wi-Fi gadgets to the San Juan City local government to be distributed to the city's K-12 public school students to help them in their online learning classes.

Are you ready for BTS' new single 'Butter'?

Big Hit Music has announced that K-pop superstars BTS will be coming back with the release of a digital single next month.

Shipping containers plunge overboard as supply race raises risks

Containers piled high on giant vessels carrying everything from car tires to smartphones are toppling over at an alarming rate, sending millions of dollars of cargo sinking to the bottom of the ocean as pressure to speed deliveries raises the risk of safety errors.

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Global cooperation on climate change gains new momentum

US President Joe Biden heralded America’s return to the center stage of global diplomacy as he hosted 40 leaders in a summit on climate change to mark this year’s celebration of Earth Day.

Foreign aid arrives in COVID-stricken India

NEW DELHI (AFP) - The first emergency medical supplies trickled into Covid-stricken India on Tuesday as part of a global campaign to staunch a catastrophic wave in the latest pandemic hotspot, with the United States also pledging to export millions of AstraZeneca vaccines.

US to ramp up support for virus-hit India

WASHINGTON (AFP) - The United States will “immediately” make supplies of vaccine-production material, as well as therapeutics, tests, ventilators and protective equipment available to India as the South Asian giant battles a COVID-19 surge, the White House said Sunday.

TNT signs rookie to 2-yr deal

No. 4 draftpick was acquired from NLEX in three-team deal

Honoring Lapulapu: Asia's sentinel of freedom

Simultaneous morning flag-raising activities in all local government units (LGUs) will highlight the celebration of the 500th or quincentennial anniversary of the victory of Datu Lapulapu over Magellan in the battle of Mactan today, April 27.

COVID-19 downtrend in NCR+ still unstable – OCTA expert

OCTA Research fellow Dr. Guido David implored residents of Metro Manila, Bulacan, Cavite, Rizal, and Laguna, collectively known as NCRPlus (NCR+), to not be complacent as the downward trend in coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases remains “unstable.”

ASEAN Mediation: Glimmer Of Hope For Myanmar

At a special summit convened in Jakarta over the weekend, ASEAN leaders issued an urgent call for an end to violence in Myanmar and for steps to be taken to restore democracy following a military coup last February 1.

Black Amazed With Kai's Progress

Coach Norman Black is impressed with the progress Kai Sotto has made since leaving for the United States but stressed that the 7-foot-3 youngster will need to do more if he hopes to fulfill his NBA dream.

Kris Aquino's Son Bimby On His Sexual Preference

The 14-year-old was asked by his mother Kris Aquino about it recently.

New York Looks To Become America's Next Marijuana Hub

BINGHAMTON, United States (AFP) - Kaelan Castetter has plans for the unusued offices next to his factory: dedicate all 35,000 square feet of it to growing marijuana, which just became legal for recreational use in New York state.

Salvage Effort Under Way For Sunken Submarine With 53 On Board

BALI, Indonesia (AFP) - The hunt for a missing Indonesian submarine with 53 crew turned into a salvage effort Sunday after recovered debris suggested it broke apart as it sank offthe coast of Bali.

Wailing Wall e-notes from PH delivered to Israel

Thousands of e-notes for the Western Wall, also called the Wailing Wall, from Filipino pilgrims have been sent to Israel, the Israeli Ministry of Tourism said Friday.

Lesson from ‘Maginhawa': Strengthen social safety nets

Rolando de la Cruz, a 67-year-old balut vendor, died the other day while waiting with hundreds who lined up to answer ac-tress Angel Locsin’s birthday invitation to the community pantry she had set up in Barangay Holy Spirit, Quezon City.

KARATE De los Santos widens hold on No. 1 after Sportsdata triumph

James De los Santos widened his hold on the world No. 1 ranking in e-kata after dominating the third leg of the Sportsdata e-Tournament World Series.

Filipina earns praise from Michelle Obama for conservation efforts

A Filipina environmentalist earned praise from former United States First Lady Michelle Obama for her conservation efforts.

Architect Nestor S. Mangio conferred the highest UAP architecture award

Noted architect Nestor S. Mangio was conferred the Likha Gold Medal Award by the United Architects of the Philippines (UAP) last April 22, 2021.

Japan faces new virus threat, 3 months before Olympics

TOKYO (AFP) — Japan's government is set to declare virus states of emergencies in Tokyo and three other regions on Friday, exactly three months before the Olympic opening ceremony, as new infections surge.

China's newly issued outline of 14th Five-Year Plan maps out economic and social development for coming years

China released the Outline of the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025) for National Economic and Social Development and the Long-Range Objectives Through the Year 2035 on March 13.

Old man dies as thousands flock to Angel Locsin's community pantry

A senior citizen fainted and later died while waiting in line at a community pantry organized by actress Angel Locsin in Barangay Holy Spirit, Quezon City, where thousands of people flocked to Friday morning.

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Gin Kings reveal new-look jerseys

Barangay Ginebra San Miguel introduced new uniforms that will be worn for the PBA’s 46th season during an online event held Thursday, April 22.

Rx for PhilHealth: Systemic reform and equity infusion

The tug-of-war between private hospi-tals and the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) rages on. Amid a surging pandemic and calls from the Department of Health (DOH) for provision of more beds and facilities, hospital owners report that they are constrained to lay offhealth workers as PhilHealth receivables have reportedly ballooned to about ₱30 billion.