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A recent study by scientists from the University of the Philippines (UP) in Diliman, Quezon City, identified extreme rainfall as the main trigger of the flash f ...

As heatwave intensifies across several regions, only a few states provide compensation for heatstroke deaths. Here's a look at where families of victims are eligible for relief.

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