21st Feb 2025
Category:News
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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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UN reviews China’s human rights record
Hong Kong’s strict national security laws are anticipated to be addressed during a UN review of China’s human rights record on Tuesday, January 16. Beijing…
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BARMM celebrates 5th anniversary
The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) is celebrating its fifth anniversary, with the transitional government reflecting on the region’s advancements since 2019. Following…
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Dozens detained in Ecuador following a hospital attack
QUITO, ECUADOR — Ecuadorian police arrested 68 people attempting to seize control of a hospital in the violence-ridden southwest, amid an ongoing conflict between drug…
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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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Cebu City celebrates successful Sinulog Festival 2024
CEBU CITY, PHILIPPINES — Cebu City celebrates success as the Fiesta Señor and Sinulog Festival 2024 conclude on Sunday, January 21. Numerous worshipers sing and…
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Cloudy skies and isolated rain showers expected across the country due to Northeast Monsoon
According to PAGASA, the majority of the country will experience cloudy skies and isolated rain showers or thunderstorms due to the northeast monsoon on Monday,…
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February 9, 2024, Declared a Special Non-Working Holiday in the Philippines in Celebration of Chinese New Year
With the fast approaching celebration of the Chinese New Year in the country, it begs the question: Is February 9, 2024, a holiday in the…
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Coldplay performs at the Philippine Arena
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – The “Music of the Spheres” tour by the British rock band Coldplay is finally happening on Friday and Saturday, January 19 and…
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7 killed in Davao de Oro landslide
A landslide in Davao de Oro on Thursday tragically resulted in the death of at least seven people, according to a disaster official. The incident…
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Baguio declares gastroenteritis outbreak over
On Thursday, January 18, Baguio Mayor Benjamin Magalong announced the end of the gastroenteritis outbreak in the city. The outbreak had affected over 3,000 individuals…
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Jinggoy Estrada convicted of bribery, acquitted of plunder
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – In connection with the well-known pork barrel scam, Senator Jinggoy Estrada and businesswoman Janet Lim-Napoles were acquitted of plunder by the Sandiganbayan…
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King Charles to undergo prostate treatment next week
Buckingham Palace announced that King Charles III is scheduled to undergo treatment for an enlarged prostate and will be admitted to the hospital next week. …
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US continues strikes against Yemen’s Houthis
The U.S. initiated new strikes against Yemen’s Houthis, with President Biden indicating they will continue until the Iranian-backed rebels cease targeting ships in the Red…
