2 billion people drink contaminated water

Dramatic improvements are needed in ensuring access to clean water and sanitation worldwide, the World Health Organization said Thursday, warning that nearly two billion people currently use fecal-contaminated water.

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Noah could be out up to 6 months

New York Knicks center Joakim Noah faces an extended period on the sidelines after failing to recover from a shoulder injury which requires surgery, the NBA team said Wednesday.

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OFWs grill Duterte

For the first time since he took office, President Duterte has cut his speech and instead opened the floor to the queries of his audience during his meeting with members…

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Closer PH-Qatar ties eyed

President Duterte is expected to forge closer cooperation between the Philippines and Qatar in the areas of politico-security, healthcare, and trade and investments during his visit this week.

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Duterte arrives in Bahrain

President Duterte arrived here at the Bahrain International Airport Wednesday night signalling the start of his three-day visit in this small Arab monarchy in the Persian Gulf.

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NBA: Pacers, Bulls make it

Paul George delivered 32 points and 11 rebounds as the Indiana Pacers punched their ticket to the NBA postseason Wednesday with a 104-86 victory over the Atlanta Hawks.

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Boy, 8, drives to McDo for a burger

Talk about a craving: an eight-year-old American boy drove his father’s van to a McDonald’s because he just had to have a cheeseburger.

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Hamilton relishes battle with Vettel

Lewis Hamilton goes into this weekend’s Bahrain Grand Prix determined to build momentum in his bid for a fourth world title and to keep his battle with Sebastian Vettel as…

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‘Sanla ATM’

You don’t share it with others. You don’t give your PIN to others. You even cover your hand while punching in your PIN at the machine.

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2 ASG sub-leaders, 9 more give up

Two notorious sub-leaders of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) together with nine other followers surrendered to the Joint Task Forces-Tawi-Tawi as the all-out military offensives continue in Mindanao.

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Intramuros streets closed on Holy Week

In an advisory issued by the Department of Tourism (DoT), General Luna Street will be closed to vehicular traffic from Postigo to Sta. Potenciana Streets.

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Challenge for the President

Cheers rang out over the news that President Duterte has ordered the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to occupy all islands of the country in the West Philippine Sea.

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Erap: Huwag magkalat sa Holy Week

Umapela si Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada sa libu-libong devotees na dadagsa sa mga simbahan sa capital city sa Holy Week na maging responsible sa pagtatapon ng kanilang mga basura.

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Dagdag pondo sa tagumpay ng unyon

Pinagkalooban ng Department of Labor and Employment ng karagdagang tulong-pangkabuhayan na nagkakahalaga ng P200,000 ang unyon ng manggagawa sa Bataan matapos nilang matagumpay na mapaunlad ang kanilang negosyong bigasan.

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Magnitude 6.0 quake shakes Mindanao

A magnitude 6.0 tremor rocked Lanao del Sur that caused minor damages to at least 30 houses in four barangays yesterday morning.

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Pope Francis on love

Early this year, I received a 2017 calendar which quotes the beloved Pope Francis on love…from “Amoris Laetita.” The calendar is adorned with photos of the Blessed Mother and baby…

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