Category:News
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Is February 25, 2026 a Holiday in the Philippines? Official Advisory
On February 25, 2026, the Philippine Government will observe the 40th Anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution nationwide as a Special Working Day, following…
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El Mencho Death Triggers Violence, Nationwide Crackdown
In 2024, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency reported seizing more than PHP 10.4 billion in illegal drugs, reflecting the global reach of criminal networks. The…
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Eric Dane ALS: Grey’s Anatomy Actor Dies at 53 After Battle With Rare Disease
SAN FRANCISCO, United States — Actor Eric Dane, known for Grey’s Anatomy and Euphoria, has died at 53 from complications of ALS, according to reports…
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Weather Forecast CDO | February 20, 2026
Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines — As of 2:50 PM, PAGASA reports that the weather forecast CDO shows cloudy skies with rain showers and scattered…
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Jamila Ruma Makes History as Youngest Elected Mayor in the Philippines
Jamila Ruma, 21, won the mayoral race in Rizal, Cagayan, during the 2025 elections, becoming the youngest mayor in the Philippines. She stepped into the…
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Comelec to Proclaim 12 Winning Senators This Weekend if Vote Count Ends
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) may proclaim the 12 winning senators as early as Saturday, May 17, 2025. Comelec Chairman George Erwin Garcia announced the…
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Pope Leo XIV Greets the World With ‘Peace Be With You’ in First Appearance at Vatican
White smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel chimney on Thursday, announcing the election of a new pope after a two-day conclave. Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost,…
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Philippines’ Unemployment Rate Rises to 3.9% in March 2025
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) announced a slight increase in the country’s unemployment rate for March 2025, rising to 3.9% from February’s 3.8%. This change…
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Pag-IBIG Fund Increases MPL Loan Limit to 90%, Offers Up to ₱5 Million Starting May 16, 2025
Starting May 16, 2025, Pag-IBIG Fund is letting members borrow more under its Multi-Purpose Loan (MPL) program — up to 90% of their total Pag-IBIG…
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Cardinals Gather for Historic Papal Conclave to Choose St. Peter’s Successor
Cardinal electors from 70 countries have begun arriving in Rome ahead of the papal conclave, which will take place in the Sistine Chapel starting May…
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New 12% Digital Services VAT Hits Netflix, YouTube, Disney+ in the Philippines
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has officially signed Republic Act No. 12023 into law, imposing a 12% value-added tax (VAT) on digital services provided by foreign…
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Microsoft Officially Shuts Down Skype After Two Decades of Service
Microsoft officially shut down Skype on May 5, 2025, ending more than two decades of service and directing users to migrate to Microsoft Teams. Skype,…
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NAIA Terminal 1 Accident Killing 5-Year-Old — Authorities Say It Was Unintentional
An SUV crashed into the departure area of Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 on May 4, 2025, killing two people, including a 5-year-old…
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VP Sara Duterte Honors Filipino Workers on Labor Day
Vice President Sara Duterte praises Filipino workers for their hard work and resilience in her Labor Day message today, May 1, 2025. She highlighted the…