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Harris pledges to tackle costs, build houses, lower taxes in economy speech

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RALEIGH, North Carolina – Kamala Harris outlined proposals to cut taxes for most Americans, ban “price gouging” by grocers, and build more affordable housing on Friday as part of the “opportunity economy” she plans to pursue if she wins the White House. In her first major economy-focused speech as the Democratic presidential nominee, Harris pledged […]

DMW ready to assist in Pinoys’ evacuation amid tensions in Lebanon

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)August 18, 2024

The Department of Migrant Workers said it is ready to assist Filipinos in leaving Lebanon amid the tensions in the area. DMW Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac said Saturday the department is also looking for possible shelters in Lebanon, according to a GMA Integrated News Bulletin. On Saturday morning, the DMW and the Overseas Workers Welfare […]

Another graft complaint filed vs Pasig mayor

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)August 18, 2024

MANILA, Philippines — Another graft complaint has been filed against Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto less than a month after the first was lodged before the Office of the Ombudsman. In the second complaint filed on July 30, 2024, Michelle Gonzales Prudencio alleged that Sotto, along with fellow respondents Elvira Flores of the city’s human […]

7 killed, 8 injured as van collides with truck

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)August 18, 2024

MANILA, Philippines — Seven persons, including a 2-year-old girl, were killed while eight others were hurt when a passenger van and delivery truck collided in Sariaya, Quezon, early Sunday. Lt. Col. Chitadel Gaoiran, Police Regional Office-Calabarzon spokesman, said the van driver and two of six passengers died on the spot. The other four succumbed at […]

Anne Curtis spends quiet day off in Dumaguete City

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)August 18, 2024

Anne Curtis went on to unwind in the beautiful city of Dumaguete in Negros Oriental! On Instagram, the “It’s Showtime” host shared some selfies of her while chilling in the province. She also posted a photo of the beautiful sunset at the beach. “Day off in Dumaguete,” Anne wrote. In the comment section, fans and fellow […]