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Want to explore and to discover the  110,000 lakes in Manitoba especially the Pekwaschnamaykoskwaskwaypinwanik Lake?  God’s Lake or Lonely Lake?

Want to explore and to discover the 110,000 lakes in Manitoba especially the Pekwaschnamaykoskwaskwaypinwanik Lake? God’s Lake or Lonely Lake?

Rod Cantiveros

How far is Peckwaschnamaykoskwaskwaypinwanik Lake? Or the Ghost Lakes? Many lakes to honor the war heroes of Manitoba with commemorative names like Vandekerchkhove Lake? And Chipil Lake? Or what will you do at Stupid

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Viral video prompts temporary closing of portion of Boracay beach

Viral video prompts temporary closing of portion of Boracay beach

A video which has gone viral on social media sites led to the temporary closing of a portion of the beachfront of world-famous Boracay Island in Malay town, Aklan province. The video showed a

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UPLB students stage walkout protest

UPLB students stage walkout protest

Students at the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) participated in the UP system-wide walkout to protest campus militarization. The students started the walkout at around 4 p.m. Tuesday afternoon in front of

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Robredo calls for gov’t, public and private sectors cooperation re PUVs modernization

Robredo calls for gov’t, public and private sectors cooperation re PUVs modernization

Vice President Leni Robredo calls the government to discuss ways with the private and public sector regarding the modernization of public utility vehicles (PUVs) en route for the improvement of the country’s transport system.

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Convicted ‘Mayor’ Sanchez to benefit from retroactive GCTA law

Convicted ‘Mayor’ Sanchez to benefit from retroactive GCTA law

Convicted rapist and murderer Antonio Sanchez may get out of Bilibid soon because of a reduced prison term. This was disclosed by Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra on Tuesday, August 20, adding that the Bureau

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Klyza Castro of Davao City is Mutya ng  Pilipinas Asia Pacific International

Klyza Castro of Davao City is Mutya ng Pilipinas Asia Pacific International

Klyza Castro of Davao City was named Asia Pacific International during the coronation night of Mutya ng Pilipinas 2019 at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. The other winners are April Short

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Gina Lopez succumbs to cancer

Gina Lopez succumbs to cancer

Regina Paz “Gina” L. Lopez, the former Environment secretary has died. She was 65. Lopez was a philanthropist, environmentalist, and a long-time chairperson of ABS-CBN Foundation Inc. (AFI). She was the daughter of ABS-CBN

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‘Joshua Garcia knows my heart,’ says Julia Barretto

‘Joshua Garcia knows my heart,’ says Julia Barretto

Despite ending their relationship, Julia Barretto described Joshua Garcia as “very supportive and understanding.” The 22-year-old actress likewise revealed that she still loves her former boyfriend. She added that the actor knows her heart.

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ATU Local 1505 rejects City’s “final” offer

ATU Local 1505 rejects City’s “final” offer

“It’s not all about the money!” The members of The Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1505, has again overwhelmingly rejected the City’s “final” contract offer, the third since the contract expired in January of this

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Kababayan Community in Steinbach Celebrate 51st Pioneer Days

Kababayan Community in Steinbach Celebrate 51st Pioneer Days

By Kris Ontong Steinbach held its 51st Annual Pioneer Days this August long weekend, in celebration of the city’s history and rich heritage founded by Mennonite pioneers. The festivities kicked off with a parade

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