13th Feb 2025
Category:National
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Cabagan-Sta. Maria Bridge Partially Collapses in Isabela, 6 Injured and 1 Missing
On the evening of February 27, 2025, a portion of the Cabagan-Sta. Maria Bridge in Isabela province collapsed, resulting in six individuals being hospitalized, including…
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Is April 9, 2025 a Holiday in the Philippines?
April 9, 2025, is officially recognized as a regular holiday in the Philippines, known as “Araw ng Kagitingan” or “Day of Valor.” This day commemorates…
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Is March 31, 2025 a Holiday in the Philippines?
As Filipinos plan their schedules for the year, many are asking, “Is March 31, 2025 a holiday in the Philippines?”. This date coincides with Holy…
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Criminology Graduate Beaten to Death After Being Mistaken for Thief
A criminology graduate, Christian Tendido Ambon, was fatally beaten and stabbed after being mistaken for a cellphone thief. Ambon, 26, who had recently moved from…
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Millions of Public Funds Almost Lost? DepEd Investigates ‘Ghost Students’ in SHS Program!
DepEd is investigating a P52-million anomaly involving alleged “ghost students” in the Senior High School Voucher Program (SHS VP), which provides financial aid to private…
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Content Creators in the Philippines Face Stricter Tax Compliance
The rise of digital content creation as a lucrative profession, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) in the Philippines is reminding content creators that their…
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Tulfo Family Faces Disqualification Case as Petition Cites Political Dynasty Rule
A disqualification case has been filed before the Commission on Elections (Comelec) against several members of the Tulfo family, raising questions about alleged political dynasty…
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LRT Increase Fare Approved; New Rates to Take Effect on April 2
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has approved the LRT fare increase for Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1). The new fare structure will take effect…
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Could a 14th-Month Pay Be the Key to Easing Financial Strain for Filipino Workers?
Former Senate President Tito Sotto is renewing his push for a mandatory 14th-month pay for Filipino workers, stressing its benefits for covering tuition and medical…
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SSS lowers interest rates, improve services for pensioners
SSS President and CEO Robert Joseph de Claro confirms their major plans which include prioritizing improved services for pensioners, reducing interest rates, and pursuing self-employed…
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Vote Smart: The 2025 Local Election Campaign Set to Begin!
The Local Election Campaign will officially begin on March 28, 2025, marking a crucial phase leading up to the May 12, 2025, elections. Candidates running…
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VP Sara Duterte Faces Senate Trial After House Passes Impeachment Complaint
As of this writing, 306 lawmakers led by Ilocos Norte 1st District Rep. Ferdinand Alexander Marcos, have indicated their intention to support the fourth impeachment…
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Pandi, Bulacan Mayor Enrico Roque and Two Others Arrested for Alleged Rape
Pandi, Bulacan Mayor Enrico Roque and two other officials were arrested on December 17, 2024, in connection with two counts of alleged rape. According to…
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Zero PhilHealth 2025 Subsidy Receives Uproar from Members
The issue on PhilHealth today involves the Philippines’ national health insurance program, which will not receive any government subsidy for 2025. This has sparked outrage…
