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San Diego Daily

Lawmakers pushed to diversify fertilizer supply amid China reliance

Farmers scoop out chicken manure to fertilize a cabbage field in Atok, Benguet province, Philippines, March 30, 2026. — REUTERS/ELOISA LOPEZ By Norman...

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San Diego Daily

BIR clarifies tax treatment of casino jackpot winnings

A visitor looks at casino games on display at the Entertainment, Attractions & Gaming Expo Europe in London, Britain, Jan. 13, 2026. —...

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San Diego Daily

Analysts see SEC broker director cap strengthening governance

By Alexandria Grace C. Magno, Reporter THE Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) new 10-year term limit for broker directors could strengthen governance standards...

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San Diego Daily

Pope decries ‘drastic sterility,’ discrimination against motherhood in Europe

Pope Leo XIV decried a rejection of Christian values in European institutions, leading to what he characterized as “a time of drastic sterility”...

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San Diego Daily

From the Vatican to Australia: Sistine Chapel exhibit debuts in Sydney

The Vatican Museums and the Archdiocese of Sydney have launched an immersive experience of the Sistine Chapel in Sydney, Australia. The exhibit will...

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San Diego Daily

When to say ‘no’ to AI in the classroom and at home: A key warning of Magnifica Humanitas

Pope Leo XIV devotes a substantial portion of his first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, to the impact of the digital revolution on education and...

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San Diego Daily

Man arrested for allegedly starting fire in Spring Valley, prompting evacuations

A man was arrested on suspicion of deliberately setting a fire in Spring Valley that threatened homes on Memorial Day. Read More

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San Diego Daily

April budget surplus narrows to P31B

PHILIPPINE STAR/EDD GUMBAN By Justine Irish D. Tabile, Senior Reporter THE NATIONAL Government’s (NG) budget surplus narrowed sharply in April to P31.4 billion...

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San Diego Daily

DoE eyes resuming coal auction by mid-2026

SEMIRARAMINING.COM By Sheldeen Joy Talavera, Reporter THE DEPARTMENT of Energy (DoE) is planning to resume the coal auction, which includes Semirara island operated...

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San Diego Daily

Philippines more vulnerable to ‘super’ El Niño, Fed hike

A FARMER looks at his dry rice field in Brgy. Sabang, Naic, Cavite. State meteorologists warned of a high likelihood of El Niño...