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Netflix to debut 'Stranger Things' animated spin-off in theaters
LOS ANGELES - Netflix is inviting fans back into the supernatural world of “Stranger Things” with limited theatrical screenings of its upcoming animated series, “Stranger Things: Tales From '85,” the streaming platform announced in a press release on Tuesday.
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March 19, 2026
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A seamless path to diagnosis and care
PATIENTS no longer need to wait weeks for an MRI appointment.
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March 19, 2026
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Filipinas confident against White Wolves
THE Filipinas, no strangers to pressure-cooker situations, and will be primed and ready to play Uzbekistan today for a coveted ticket to the FIFA Women’s World Cup finals in Brazil next year, according to national coach Marc Torcaso.
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March 19, 2026
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GCash launches international money transfer feature
MOBILE wallet GCash has expanded its services, allowing users to send money directly from their GCash wallet to international bank accounts, cards, and e-wallets.
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March 19, 2026
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House panel: Sara impeach raps sufficient in grounds
THE House Committee on Justice on Wednesday declared the two impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte sufficient in grounds, clearing the path for the next stages of the proceedings, which is the start of the hearing proper.
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March 19, 2026
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UAE could join any US-led effort to secure Strait of Hormuz, says senior official
The United Arab Emirates may join a US-led effort to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz after Iran all but shut the vital waterway to ships as Tehran wages war with Israel and the United States, a senior Emirati official said on Tuesday.
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March 19, 2026
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Iran strikes Tel Aviv with cluster warheads
A defiant Iran said Israel's killing of security chief Ali Larijani and other key officials would not hinder its operations with replacements swiftly appointed, as Israel launched a swathe of strikes against Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon.
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March 19, 2026
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Global airlines hike fares, cut routes as fuel costs balloon
GLOBAL airlines sounded the alarm on Tuesday over soaring jet fuel prices triggered by the US-Israeli war against Iran, warning of hundreds of millions of extra costs, higher fares and cuts to some routes.
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March 19, 2026
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Indonesia holds rates steady, signals Iran war limits room for cuts
Indonesia’s central bank kept its key interest rates unchanged on Tuesday and signalled little room for rate cuts ahead given the impact of the war in the Middle East.
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March 19, 2026
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SKOREA, TAIWAN TECH RALLY LIFTS EMERGING ASIAN STOCKS AHEAD OF FED DECISION
EMERGING Asian stocks climbed on Wednesday, supported by sharp gains in South Korea and Taiwan, as oil prices took a breather after recent advances and investors turned their focus to the US Federal Reserve's policy decision.
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March 19, 2026
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Okada Manila unveils spring-summer treats with car raffle, Easter fun, and getaways
Okada Manila is rolling out a vibrant lineup of spring and summer offerings, giving guests more reasons to visit with exciting raffle prizes, family-friendly Easter activities, relaxing wellness treats, and seasonal dining experiences.
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March 19, 2026
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Dollar softens as a cooling oil rally lifts risk sentiment
The US dollar lost ground on Wednesday as easing crude oil prices allowed for a glimmer of risk appetite ahead of a slate of central bank policy meetings.
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March 19, 2026
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SM Supermalls deepens water stewardship drive, builds a more resilient ruture
For the past three decades, SM Prime Holdings Inc., through SM Supermalls, has steadily strengthened its commitment to responsible water stewardship, advancing long-term solutions that support environmental protection, operational efficiency, and community resilience.
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March 19, 2026
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PPA keeps terminal fees steady
MARINA allows 20% surcharge
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March 19, 2026
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Sunway Healthcare surges 37% on debut after Malaysia's biggest IPO in almost a decade
Malaysia's Sunway Healthcare Holdings jumped 37 percent on its market debut on Wednesday, after raising 2.86 billion ringgit ($732 million) in the country’s biggest initial public offering in almost a decade.
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March 19, 2026
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Top Japan firms offer big pay hikes, focus on Iran conflict ahead
Major Japanese companies, including Toyota, offered big pay hikes in annual wage talks on Wednesday, reflecting strong pay momentum for a fourth consecutive year, although uncertainty from the Middle East conflict clouds the outlook.
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March 19, 2026
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Asia pivots to coal as Mideast conflict chokes LNG supply
Asian utilities are boosting coal-fired power generation to cut costs and safeguard energy supply, industry officials say, as the US-Israeli war on Iran chokes liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments and soaring prices threaten to suppress LNG demand.
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March 19, 2026
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How Trump's Hormuz push tests Japan's pacifist limits
US President Donald Trump's call for allies to send warships to escort oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz has revived questions about how far pacifist Japan can go to support its closest ally in a conflict.
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March 19, 2026
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Cebuana Lhuillier broadens forex reach with branch expansion, click-and-collect service
Cebuana Lhuillier is widening Filipinos’ access to foreign exchange services as it strengthens its Money XChange offering and rolls out a more convenient way to reserve foreign currency through its Click-and-Collect service.
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March 19, 2026
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Trump postpones trip to Beijing as Iran war delays China reset
President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he was postponing a highly anticipated trip to Beijing to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping as the war with Iran upends US foreign policy and delays an effort to ease tensions between the world’s two biggest economies.
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March 19, 2026
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Ballots, not bullying
THE latest salvo from Duterte minions in Cebu shows a brazen attempt to strong-arm democracy itself.
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March 19, 2026
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China’s Jan-Feb refined oil exports up 12.7% yoy
China's refined oil product exports rose 12.7 percent in January-February from a year earlier, customs data showed on Wednesday.
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March 19, 2026
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TRUMP: NATO’S REFUSAL TO HELP ON IRAN ‘VERY FOOLISH MISTAKE’
President Donald Trump on Tuesday said the United States had been informed by most of its NATO allies that they did not want to get involved with the country’s military operation in Iran, a move he described as a “very foolish mistake.”
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March 19, 2026
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Vehicle sales rev up by 6.4% in February; CAMPI-TMA expand electrified options amid MidEast conflict
THE Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (CAMPI) and the Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA) said car sales in February reached 35,842 units, 6.4 percent higher than the 33,696 sales in January.
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March 19, 2026
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Thai industrial sentiment rises in February
Thailand's industrial sentiment index rose in February due to lower interest rates and the US Supreme Court's ruling on tariffs, the Federation of Thai Industries said on Wednesday, adding that sentiment would be hit by the conflict in the Middle East.
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March 19, 2026
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DA eyes availability of more real-time data on farm gate prices
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) said it is now pursuing the development of heat maps for every agricultural commodity in the country to monitor farm gate prices in real time.
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March 19, 2026
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MARCOS ASSURES PUBLIC: NO EMERGENCY; BASIC GOODS, OIL SUPPLY AND PRICES STABLE
MALACAÑANG said on Wednesday there is no immediate need to declare a state of emergency to control prices as President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. assured the public of stable oil supply, adding that basic goods manufacturers have also pledged to keep their product prices unchanged for 30 to 60 days.
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March 19, 2026
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Oil falls after Iraq resumes oil exports via Turkey’s Ceyhan port
Oil prices fell on Wednesday after Iraq resumed crude exports via pipeline to Turkey’s Mediterranean port of Ceyhan, providing hopes for some relief amid disrupted supply from Gulf producers.
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March 19, 2026
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MARINA EYES NATIONWIDE DIGITAL MANIFEST SYSTEMS TO CURB OVERLOADING, BOOST FERRY SAFETY
THE Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) is accelerating the rollout of digital systems across domestic routes to ensure that every passenger is properly recorded, and to prevent vessel overloading.
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March 19, 2026
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PH SECURES EUR200M FINANCING TO ENHANCE MANAGEMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES
THE Philippines has secured a EUR200 million financing for the Marine Ecosystems for Blue Economy Development Program, Subprogram 1 (MEBED1) that aims to enhance regulatory capacities to protect, restore and sustainably manage marine and coastal resources, the Department of Finance (DOF) said on Wednesday.
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