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Read more about the article In Davao, a park ‘quietly’ honors Indonesian hero
The monument of Indonesian hero Dr Gerungan Saul Samuel Jacob Ratulangi is located at the Millenium Park in Davao City. (Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)

In Davao, a park ‘quietly’ honors Indonesian hero

On this day in 1945, an archipelago nation of more than 17,000 islands witnessed a realization of its struggle against a colonial government. Sukarno, the leader of a nationalist movement against the Netherlands, declared independence in Jakarta, the capital of what is now called the Republic of Indonesia.

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Read more about the article FACT CHECK: Homosexual behavior present in animals, Manny
GAY ANIMALS. Homosexuality is present to at least 450 different animal species to, according to an article published in Yale Scientific Magazine. (Wikipedia photo)

FACT CHECK: Homosexual behavior present in animals, Manny

Contrary to what the People's Champ wants to impart on us, scientists have long discovered that apart from human beings, homosexual behavior exists in animals.

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Read more about the article India, Mexico seen as PH’s potential export markets
NEW MARKETS. The National Development Authority said India and Mexico can become the Philippines' new export markets as both countries experienced robust growth in a period where growth rates are down. In 2015, India's gross domestic product (GDP) was 7.5%, exceeding China's 6.9%. While Mexico's GDP rose by 2.5 beating a pessimist government forecast of 2.2% instead of 3.2%. (Wikipedia photos)

India, Mexico seen as PH’s potential export markets

The Philippines’ export sector can break into the new markets of India and Mexico as both countries have recorded a notable increase in demand for imported products amid a global economic slowdown.

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