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Daly City eyes tighter linkages with Quezon City

SAN FRANCISCO: Sustaining decades-long ties, California’s multicultural city of Daly intends to forge closer linkages with Quezon City, its sister city in the Philippines.

Talking to visiting Filipino journalists at her office on April 29 (San Franci…

8K jobs, P32-M aid, livelihood projects mark Labor Day in Iloilo

ILOILO: The 122nd Labor Day celebration in Iloilo was highlighted by the provision of 7,980 overseas and local job opportunities and the distribution of PHP32.18 million worth of emergency employment and livelihood projects.

As of noontime Wednesday,…

Completion of Manila Post Office rehab seen in 2026

MANILA: The rehabilitation of the iconic Manila Central Post Office will start this year, starting with bidding for an architecture and engineering study on reviving the structure gutted by fire last year.

Postmaster General Luis Carlos said the deta…

Retail sector sees continued price stability in consumer goods

MANILA: A supermarket industry leader said it is unlikely that consumers will see a significant change in the prices of most basic commodities this month as long as there are no unforeseen additions to the costs of manufacturers and retailers.

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35 areas seen to reach ‘danger level’ heat index

MANILA: At least 35 areas across the country are expected to experience danger level heat indices on Wednesday, the weather bureau warned.

The highest is at 48°C in Pili, Camarines Sur while a 47°C heat index is expected over Dagupan City,

Retail sector sees continued price stability in consumer goods

MANILA: A supermarket industry leader said it is unlikely that consumers will see a significant change in the prices of most basic commodities this month as long as there are no unforeseen additions to the costs of manufacturers and retailers.

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Biggest local food terminal in Panay now on e-commerce

ILOILO: Digital transactions are now available at the biggest local food terminal (LFT) in San Miguel, Iloilo that serves as a consolidation hub of agriculture products from upland areas in Panay.

In an interview Wednesday during the launch of the mo…