13th Feb 2025
Category:News
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Pertussis outbreak declared in QC following four deaths
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – The Quezon City authorities announced a pertussis outbreak after 23 cases and four deaths from January to March 20, mainly among newborns…
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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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Japan, US, and PH explore trilateral cooperation in Tokyo ahead April 11 meeting
The US Department of State confirmed that three senior officials from the Philippines, Japan, and the US met in Tokyo for the April 11 trilateral…
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PAGASA: Northeast Monsoon in extreme Northern Luzon, Easterlies prevail across the country
WEATHER UPDATE – According to PAGASA, the country will experience predominantly cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and light rains. However, partly cloudy to cloudy…
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Worker charged for allegedly masturbating on grocery food items
Stephen Masalta, a Colorado grocery store worker, has been arrested and charged with several counts of indecent exposure after allegedly engaging in lewd acts involving…
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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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Public Advisory: Northern Mindanao Medical Center extends out-patient service hours
The Northern Mindanao Medical Center (NMMC) is pleased to announce the extension of its Out-Patient Clinics & Services Hours, aiming to enhance accessibility and convenience…
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PAGASA: Cloudy skies, scattered rain showers across the country
WEATHER UPDATE – According to PAGASA, the country will experience cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and light rains and partly cloudy to cloudy skies…
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Laguna police arrest over 200 suspects in 5-day operation
CALAMBA, PHILIPPINES – The regional police head announced on Tuesday that 204 people were arrested for suspected involvement in various crimes during a five-day anti-crime…
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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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PAGASA: Scattered rain showers, thunderstorms expected across the country
WEATHER UPDATE – According to PAGASA, the country will experience cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and light rains and partly cloudy to cloudy skies…
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Arrests in horrifying 13-year-old murder case spark China debate
Three teens have been detained over the gruesome murder of a 13-year-old boy in China, sparking debate over bullying and mental health in China’s countryside….
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Live hog supply lacks as pork prices fall
DUMAGUETE, PHILIPPINES – Despite Negros Oriental’s shortage of live hogs, local pork market prices have somewhat decreased, according to an official statement on Monday. According…
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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…
