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MANILA, Philippines — Razon-led Primelectric Holdings Inc. is entering into a joint venture with South Cotabato II Electric Cooperative (Socoteco II) after a plebiscite approved the proposed deal. In a statement, Ignite Power and Energy Holdings Inc. said the cooperative’s overall plebiscite committee proclaimed the final results on Sunday, with 137,978 member-consumer-owners (MCOs) supporting the conditional

Gentle giant given second chance after 'emaciated' dog was found in Bolton

Oct 19, 2026

Gentle giant given second chance after 'emaciated' dog was found in Bolton

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M6 traffic LIVE as serious crash leaves motorway closed near Ashton-in-Makerfield - latest updates

Oct 19, 2026

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Stockport crash RECAP as motorcyclist seriously injured and air ambulance called

Oct 19, 2026

Stockport crash RECAP as motorcyclist seriously injured and air ambulance called

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Anthropic pledges 5 percent of stock to public benefit initiative

Oct 19, 2026

Anthropic pledges 5 percent of stock to public benefit initiative

The artificial intelligence firm Anthropic announced it will commit 5 percent of its shares to its new public benefit fund as the industry faces heat over its potential impact on society and the labor market. Anthropic, in a blog post Sunday, said the Anthropic Benefit Fund will help the company "pursue [it's] mission" in new...

Residents back Butuan seaport project, seek clear relocation plan

Oct 19, 2026

Residents back Butuan seaport project, seek clear relocation plan

SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur —While welcoming the economic promise of a modern transshipment hub at their doorsteps, coastal residents facing displacement by the multi-billion-peso Butuan Logistical Seaport (BLS) project in Butuan City are seeking clear relocation plans and government guarantees. For Marife Monteroso, 44, a resident of Purok 12 in Barangay Lumbocan, she welcomes

Parents snap up Play-Doh 'mega' bakery set for £5 instead of £30 in clever deal stack

Oct 19, 2026

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The MasterChef star fighting for one of the North West's most historic markets

Oct 19, 2026

The MasterChef star fighting for one of the North West's most historic markets

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Rommel Supangan is PCG’s new commandant – Palace

Oct 19, 2026

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Updated at 6:28 P.M. MANILA, Philippines — Vice Admiral Rommel Supangan is the new commandant of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), replacing Ronnie Gil Gavan, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro announced on Monday. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. led the change-of-command and retirement ceremony for Supangan and Gavan at the Coast Guard Fleet in the Port

4 Sabrah light tanks deployed in Mindanao

Oct 19, 2026

4 Sabrah light tanks deployed in Mindanao

ILIGAN CITY – Four Sabrah ASCOD II light tanks have boosted the Philippine Army’s armored combat and security capability, with their delivery in Mindanao. Brig. Gen. Bernardo Taqueban, commander of the Army’s 2nd Mechanized Infantry “Magbalantay” Brigade based in this city, said the Sabrah light tanks arrived at the Philippine Ports Authority complex at 8

Autistic student took his own life in college toilets, inquest hears

Oct 19, 2026

Autistic student took his own life in college toilets, inquest hears

Sam Coutts died in the toilets at his sixth form college, following a meeting with his vice principal about his social media posts

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