17th Dec 2024
Category:National
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PH ranks 115th in corruption index
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – The Philippines has slightly improved its score in the Corruption Perception Index (CPI) by one point garnering 115th rank, according to Transparency…
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DA records 100 M damages in agriculture due to El Niño
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – The Department of Agriculture (DA) said that the damage and losses recorded due to El Niño now reached PHP 109.44 million on…
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UP Open University offers 24 online courses for free
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) is once again offering 24 online free courses, allowing participants to complete them at…
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Vietnamese firms to expand economic opportunities in the Philippines
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., announced on Wednesday, January 31, that Vietnamese firms plan to expand economic opportunities in the Philippines. Communications…
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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,…
