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As the country's only state trading firm, PITC is tasked to help businesses trade with new international markets and assist state agencies when purchasing goods abroad.

PITC to return interest income from 'parked' funds — trade chief

The Philippine International Trading Corp. (PITC) will surrender to national coffers over P1 billion interest it earned from procurement funds... Read more

This satellite image shows Narra town in Palawan.

With charges filed vs 'John Does', Palawan lawyer's murder deemed 'solved'

The Philippine National Police on Monday said the murder case of Palawan lawyer Eric Jay Magcamit who was killed on November 17 is now deemed... Read more

This undated photo shows 'balikbayan' boxes that Filipino migrant workers traditionally send home for Christmas.

Pandemic means smaller balikbayan boxes, bigger fears for OFWs

As a former migrant worker himself, sociologist Mario Aguja said buying pasalubong is also "about compensating for the guilt of being away from... Read more

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Several progressive groups protest in UP Diliman in commemoration of the 157th birth anniversary of Andres Bonifacio, who launched an armed revolution against the Spanish colonizers on November 30, 2020.

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Duterte, Robredo recall Bonifacio's heroism; workers call for better protection

This undated photo shows a portrait of lawyer Ryan Oliva.

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Fraternity offers reward for information on missing lawyer

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Junna Tsukii during the 30th Southeast Asian Games held in Manila.

Tokyo Olympic aspirant Tsukii tops karate tourney in Serbia

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Angel Egay, Melona Rafil and Sandy Matunding have not only represented their town but also Negros Occidental in national futsal competition while giving a very good account of themselves.

Philippine futsal stories: Girls from Pontevedra, Negros Occidental put their town on the map

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Bobby Ray Parks Jr. reportedly suffered a left calf injury in the ongoing PBA Philippine Cup finals.

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Mercedes' British driver Lewis Hamilton steps out of his car after winning the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix at the Bahrain International Circuit in the city of Sakhir on November 29, 2020.

Hamilton wins Bahrain Grand Prix as Grosjean escapes fiery wreck

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Saso vows to get better, stronger

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A wildlife caretaker feeds Kaavan, Pakistan's only Asian elephant, during his farewell ceremony before travelling to a sanctuary in Cambodia later this month, at the Marghazar Zoo in Islamabad on November 23, 2020.

Cambodia ready to welcome 'world's loneliest elephant'

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Biker dog ‘Bogie’ thrills fans as he cruises Philippine highways

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Pope Francis: ‘Advent is the season for remembering the closeness of God’

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Steam rises from the White Island volcano in Whakatane on December 10, 2019, after a volcanic eruption the day before.

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How parents can keep teens’ digital life safe on TikTok with ‘Family Pairing’ feature

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Defying expectations, China factory activity edges up in November

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Jordan Brand to launch first Manila store on December 3

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This November 30, 2020 shows an automated teller machine being installed in Malabang, Lanao del Sur.

Lanao del Sur town gets first ATM this week

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Alfred Vargas on his Camino de Santiago pilgrimage

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Fil-Am artist Mel Vera Cruz on a roll

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My Camino de Santiago journey (Part 3 of 3)

by: Alfred Vargas

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Stimulus

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The debate today is not so much about the need for stimulus, but...

We must remember what went wrong, and why

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Filipinos readily forgive, a distinction. ...

Emotions and investments

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Do emotions play a role in determining choices or the price one...

COVID holiday blues for returning OFWs

by: Marichu Villanueva

Thousands more of our OFWs are coming home for the upcoming Christmas...

What I will miss this Christmas

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Carlsen, So on track

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Bonifacio: revolutionary, nationalist, philosopher

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Making big waves in London’s West End

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Vaccination plan gets booster shot

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Headlines With charges filed vs 'John Does', Palawan lawyer's murder deemed 'solved' 1 minute ago Fraternity offers reward for information on missing lawyer Pandemic means smaller balikbayan boxes, bigger fears for OFWs More Headlines Articles	Opinion EDITORIAL - Asia’s leading destination 15 hours ago We must remember what went wrong, and why A dose of optimism More Opinion Articles	Nation Lanao del Sur town gets first ATM this week 5 hours ago Pope names Capiz bishop cardinal Quezon City task force raids bar for quarantine breach More Nation Articles
World Cambodia ready to welcome 'world's loneliest elephant' 2 hours ago New Zealand watchdog lays charges over December 2019 volcano deaths 'Do you believe': Pakistan elephant set for flight after Cher campaign More World Articles	Business PITC to return interest income from 'parked' funds — trade chief 30 minutes ago Defying expectations, China factory activity edges up in November Philippines faces more uncertainties, says JAZA More Business Articles	Sports Tokyo Olympic aspirant Tsukii tops karate tourney in Serbia 24 minutes ago Philippine futsal stories: Girls from Pontevedra, Negros Occidental put their town on the map TNT's Parks Jr. doubtful for Game 2 of PBA Finals after calf injury More Sports Articles
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