21st Feb 2025
Category:News
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IATF Decides Against Reimposing Mandatory Face Mask Policy
MANILA, PHILIPPINES — On Tuesday, the Department of Health’s officer-in-charge, Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire, said there is no need to reimpose the mandatory use of face…
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Gov’t, Telcos Urged to Simplify SIM Card Registration
MANILA, PHILIPPINES — Lawmakers are urging the government and telecommunication firms to simplify the mandatory subscriber identity module (SIM) registration process following the 90-day extension of…
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‘Protesta de Mayo: Teachers Demand Higher Salaries and Additional Benefits on Labor Day Protests
MANILA, PHILIPPINES — Teachers and school personnel took to the streets on Labor Day to demand higher salaries, adequate benefits, education reforms, and respect for union…
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President Marcos Considers Reimposing Mask Mandates
MANILA, PHILIPPINES — Amid a recent surge in COVID-19 cases in the Philippines, the government is considering making the wearing of face masks mandatory once again,…
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President Bongbong Marcos meets US President Joe Biden at the White House
WASHINGTON DC, USA — US President Joe Biden welcomed Philippine President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. at the White House on Monday (early morning Tuesday Manila time)….
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Over 93 Million of 168 Million SIM Cards Registered
SIM CARD REGISTRATION UPDATE — The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) reports that over 93 million SIM cards, or 55.41 percent, have been registered as of April…
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Is May 1, 2023, a holiday in the Philippines?
Yes, of course! May 1 is a regular holiday in the Philippines. It is commonly known as Labor Day, a celebration of the achievements and…
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DepEd Proposes to Include Lessons on Red-Tagging and EJKs in Grade 10 Curriculum
MANILA, PHILIPPINES — The Department of Education (DepEd) is set to introduce lessons on red-tagging, trolling, and extrajudicial killings in the revised curriculum for Grade 10…
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DOLE: Financial Aid, Not Wage Increase On Labor Day
MANILA, PHILIPPINES — The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) announced that there would be a financial aid distribution to celebrate the May 1 Labor Day,…
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NTC Declares SIM Registration July 26, 2023 Deadline Final
MANILA, PHILIPPINES — The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) made clear that although the SIM Registration Act permits a total of 120 days for possible extensions on…
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DOT Promotes Philippines as a Location for Hollywood Films
MANILA, PHILIPPINES — The Department of Tourism (DOT) continues to push for the Philippines to become a premier destination for film production by encouraging international movie…
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DOH Confirms Successful Recovery of First Arcturus Case in the Philippines
MANILA, PHILIPPINES — The Department of Health (DOH) announced on Wednesday that the first recorded case of the COVID-19 Omicron subvariant XBB.1.16, also known as Arcturus,…
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PAG-ASA: Heat Indices to Reach 37-40°C Expected in NCR, Occidental Mindoro, and Select Areas in Visayas
MANILA, PHILIPPINES — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has issued a warning that heat indices in Metro Manila, San Jose in Occidental…
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SIM Card Registration Deadline Extended up to 90 days
Is the SIM card registration deadline extended? YES! Find out more about the extension below: MANILA, PHILIPPINES — Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla announces that…
