NU Lady Bulldogs bounce back with win over FEU

Defending champion National University (NU) returned to the UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball win column after a stunning loss to University of the Philippines (UP) last Wednesday. The Lady Bulldogs recovered with a four-set victory over Far Eastern University (FEU), 25-22, 24-26, 26-24, 25-18, in their Round 2 matchup on Sunday at the Araneta Coliseum…

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Mexico enforces junk food ban in schools to combat obesity

Mexico has officially implemented a government-sponsored ban on junk food in schools, aiming to address one of the world’s worst obesity and diabetes crises. Effective Saturday, the policy prohibits salty and sweet processed foods such as sugary fruit drinks, chips, artificial pork rinds, and chili-flavored peanuts from school campuses. The Education Ministry announced the law’s…

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Lawmaker accuses VP Sara Duterte of downplaying ICC case against former President Duterte

A lawmaker on Monday accused Vice President Sara Duterte of downplaying the International Criminal Court (ICC) case against her father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, who is facing crimes against humanity charges over his administration’s war on drugs. VP Duterte, currently in The Hague, Netherlands, is assembling her father’s legal team. Over the weekend, she challenged…

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Oil price hike set Tuesday

MANILA – Oil firms announced big-time price hikes beginning Tuesday (April 1). In separate advisories on Monday, Caltex, Petro Gazz, Seaoil, Cleanfuel, and Shell said gasoline prices will increase by PHP1.40 per liter and diesel prices by PHP1.20 per liter. Caltex, Seaoil, and Shell will also increase kerosene prices by PHP1.20 per liter. Other oil firms…

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