21st Feb 2025
Category:National
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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…
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Ralph Recto set to assume role as new Finance Secretary
House Deputy Secretary Ralph Recto was appointed as the new Department of Finance Secretary, Malacañang announced on Thursday, January 11. Ralph Recto, aged 60, is…
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Widodo asks Marcos’ support for anti-submarine aircraft in Indonesia
MANILA, Philippines – Indonesian President Joko Widodo has approached President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., seeking his support for the procurement of anti-submarine warfare aircraft from…
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Marcos monitors nationwide clean-up program
MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Tuesday, January 9, that he will closely monitor and ensure that the clean-up program will be…
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Indonesian President Widodo visits the Philippines for three days
MANILA, Philippines – Indonesian President Joko Widodo will arrive in the country tonight as foreign ministries of the Philippines and Indonesia for his official three…
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Government debt soars to P14.51 trillion in November 2023
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine debt rose to P14.51 trillion at the end of November 2023 due to the government increasing its local borrowing. In…
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PH sends three participants for 2024 Winter Youth Olympics
MANILA, Philippines – Three Filipino athletes will participate in the upcoming Winter Youth Olympics, which will be held in Gangwon, South Korea from January 19…
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DOH issues alert ahead of Traslacion 2024
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Health (DOH) issued a ‘code white alert’ for all hospitals in Metro Manila on Thursday, in preparation for the…
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US and China deploy military patrol in South China Sea
Military patrols from Beijing and Washington were spotted in the South China Sea on Wednesday. The PLA Southern Theater Command stated that it had “deployed…
