A Beary Merry Christmas

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As the cool air signals the start of the long-awaited holiday season, children’s wear brand OshKosh B’gosh is ushering in Christmas with a cozy, festive collection.

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DANGCAGAN, Bukidnon — Two more living centenarians in southern Bukidnon received P50,000 each in cash incentives from the provincial government on Wednesday, November 11, as part of its continuing recognition of the province’s oldest residents. Ellen Salumintao, Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO) head, personally went to the homes of the beneficiaries to hand

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