26th Nov 2024
Category:National
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Senate wears maroon armbands to protest against People’s Initiative
MANILA, Philippines – Senators and Staff wore maroon armbands on Monday, January 29, to show support for the institution on war against People’s Initiative. Senator…
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Marcos accuses Duterte of using Fentanyl
MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. suggested on Monday, January 29, that the recent verbal criticisms from former President Rodrigo Duterte might be linked…
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Marcos urges Filipinos to honor SAF 44
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – President Marcos urges Filipinos to pay tribute to the memory of Special Action Force (SAF 44) commandos who died in Mamasapano, Maguindanao…
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Sara Duterte declares election plans, denies resignation rumors
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Vice President and DepEd Secretary Sara Duterte clarified that she has no intention of resigning from her current positions. “I did not…
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Senators unanimously reject people’s initiative for charter change
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – All 24 senators have signed a manifesto rejecting the people’s initiative (PI) for Charter change (Cha-cha) and warning of a possible no-election…
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Bato to Marcos: Be man enough
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Senator Bato dela Rosa appeals to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. regarding the ICC investigation: “Be man enough.” “Be man enough. Just tell…
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Is February 25 a Holiday in the Philippines?
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – In its initial list of Philippine holidays, the Malacañang Palace didn’t include the EDSA Revolution in the list of official holidays. So,…
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Criticism arises over Marcos’ use of helicopter for Coldplay concert
The Presidential Security Group defended President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s utilization of a helicopter as he traveled to a concert at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan…
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China, Philippines agree to discuss maritime conflicts in South China Sea
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Chinese and Philippine officials agree to talk on “maritime emergencies” in the South China Sea, including the disputed Second Thomas Shoal. China’s…
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Marcos considers request to suspend PhilHealth premium hike
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is considering the request from Health Secretary Ted Herbosa to suspend the 5-percent premium hike on PhilHealth contributions,…
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Pag-IBIG announces significant increase in contributions
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – The Pag-IBIG Fund has announced a 100-percent increase in member contributions starting in February 2024. In a telephone interview with the Pag-IBIG…
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Marcos considers Cha-Cha as ‘divisive’
MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said that the Charter Change (Cha-Cha) created through the people’s initiative was “too divisive,” which directed the Senate…
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Government allots P800 M for shelter ports in Kalayaan Islands
MANILA, Philippines – The government has allocated a P800 million budget for the construction of new shelter ports in the Kalayaan Group of Islands for…
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PhilHealth contribution increases to 5%
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine Health Insurance Corp (PhilHealth) implemented a 5% increase in the monthly contributions of its members for this year. Pag-IBIG is…
