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Fire kills 11 in oldest Chinatown in the world

CHINATOWN TRAGEDY Eleven people were killed in a fire that broke out in the world’s oldest Chinatown on Friday. Although it was put out quickly, the fire on Carvajal Street in Binondo, Manila, was one of the country’s deadliest in recent years. —NIÑO JESUS ORBETA, REUTERS

Ghost Month: A time for life, family, and well-being

Ghost Month plays a significant role in Filipino- Chinese culture. It’s a time when families…

Marcos approval ratings improve despite prices

Public satisfaction with the performance of President Marcos generally improved in the second quarter after…

Marcos names new acting DTI secretary

President Marcos has appointed Trade Undersecretary Ma. Cristina Aldeguer-Roque as acting secretary of the Department…

Chinese university offers course on marriage

HONG KONG – China’s Civil Affairs University announced a new undergraduate marriage program to develop…

Pride from international sports

The International Social Survey Program (issp.org)—in which Social Weather Stations (SWS) has been the Philippine…

How the prison swap happened: Secret talks, a hitman, and Biden’s fateful call

WASHINGTON – The historic prisoner swap with Russia that freed US journalist Evan Gershkovich and…

US recognizes Maduro’s rival Urrutia as poll winner

WASHINGTON – The United States on Thursday recognized Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s opponent and opposition…

Pogo exodus to hit Bay Area hardest, says Colliers

The impending exit of Philippine offshore gaming operators (Pogos) will only affect certain areas in…

Whale shark sightings in Donsol up after 4 years

LEGAZPI CITY—Whale shark or “butanding” sightings in Donsol, Sorsogon, have surged to 90 this year,…