17th Dec 2024
Category:National
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29 lives lost to drowning during Holy Week
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – According to the Philippine National Police (PNP), 34 drowning incidents over the Holy Week holiday that began on March 27 resulted in…
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Cities hit by devastating Pertussis outbreak
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Some municipal governments have proclaimed outbreaks in response to rising whooping cough and pertussis cases. Sneezing and coughing spread pertussis, a highly…
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VP Sara on Holy Week supports democracy, faithfulness
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Vice President Sara Z. Duterte joins Filipino Christians in the observance of the Lenten season with prayers for peace and unity. In…
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Government employees to enjoy half-day work on Holy Wednesday
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Malacañang suspends work in all government offices from noon onwards on Holy Wednesday, March 27, to allow state employees to prepare for…
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NBI fails to bring back ex-lawmaker Teves
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has returned to the Philippines but failed to bring home expelled Negros Oriental congressman Arnolfo Teves…
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China injures three Filipino soldiers with water cannon: outrage grows
The latest China Coast Guard water cannon strike on a Filipino supply vessel near a South China Sea shoal injured three Philippine troops, Manila’s national…
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Arrest made in East Timor murder case
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – The Department of Justice (DOJ) confirmed before midnight Thursday the arrest of ousted Negros Oriental 3rd District congressman and designated terrorist Arnolfo…
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Senator Padilla medical cannabis bill advances to Senate plenary
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Senator Robinhood Padilla introduced Senate Bill (SB) 2573, the Cannabis Medicalization Act of the Philippines, before the Senate plenary on Wednesday under…
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2021-2023 health emergency allowance releases P76.1-B
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Health emergency allowances (HEA) of PHP 76.1 billion have already been distributed to eligible public and private health workers. On Tuesday night,…
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Comelec mandates expansion of satellite registration efforts
In the 2025 midterm elections, Comelec will extend satellite registration to accommodate more voters. On Monday, Comelec chair George Garcia stated that all voters are…
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PDEA warns public of marijuana-flavored vapes
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) on Sunday cautioned the public on the use of electronic cigarettes amid an upsurge of vaping…
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Midterm elections to use mall voting says Comelec
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is keen on tapping new private establishments such as malls as voting centers for the May 2025…
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OTS to hire 300 additional screeners at NAIA
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – About 300 security screening officers will soon be hired by the Office for Transportation Security (OTS) and assigned to the Ninoy Aquino…
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House leaders deny ex-President Duterte’s term extension claims
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – House leaders rebuffed former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s persistent claim that the ongoing push to amend the 1987 Constitution is geared towards…
