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The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), through its Office of Public Diplomacy (OPD), held the second session of its Media and Information Literacy Program (MILP) titled “Talk with Impact: Strategies for Effective Media Engagement”, aimed at enhancing the communication skills of its personnel. The seminar, conducted in partnership with the Public Relations Society of the
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Malacañang has thrown its full support behind a sweeping anti-corruption measure that would permanently bar contractors, suppliers, and project consultants found guilty of repeated violations in government infrastructure projects. In a press briefing on Thursday, Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary Claire Castro announced that the Palace is backing the lifetime disqualification of erring entities under Republic
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As Western sanctions continue to isolate Russia from global financial systems, the Kremlin is turning to one of its most enduring assets: gold. With prices climbing steadily on the international market, Russia’s vast reserves are proving to be a strategic lifeline in an increasingly constrained economic landscape. According to a recent analysis published by Pravda,
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In a fiery and emotionally charged statement, Davao City Rep. Paolo Z. Duterte denounced the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) recent decision to deny interim release for his father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, calling it “a gross and disgraceful miscarriage of justice.” The ICC ruling, handed down on October 10, rejected the elder Duterte’s request for
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Defense Undersecretary for Acquisitions and Resource Management Salvador Melchor B. Mison, Jr. welcomed Mr. Ben Merrick, Director of International Security of the United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence, during a courtesy call held today at Camp Aguinaldo. The meeting highlighted the growing defense partnership between the Philippines and the United Kingdom, with both officials expressing optimism
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The International Criminal Court (ICC) has denied former Philippine President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s urgent and renewed requests for interim release, according to a newly published redacted decision dated September 26, 2025. The ruling, issued by the ICC’s Pre-Trial Chamber, comes as part of the ongoing case ICC-01/21-01/25 concerning alleged crimes committed during Duterte’s controversial anti-drug
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The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has been honored by the Department of Finance (DOF) for its substantial contribution to the National Government, remitting a total of P12.7 billion in dividends to the National Treasury for the year 2024. The recognition was awarded during the 2025 Government-Owned or -Controlled Corporations’ (GOCCs) Day celebration held
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Public confidence in the Philippine government has plunged to its lowest point in three years, according to a recent nationwide survey conducted by market research firm Tangere. The study reveals that seven out of ten Filipinos now support calls for a snap election, reflecting widespread dissatisfaction across all branches of government. The House of Representatives
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The Liga ng mga Barangay (LnB) expressed its heartfelt gratitude to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for signing Republic Act No. 12232, which officially postpones the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) to November 2026, effectively extending the term of incumbent village officials. During a meeting at Malacañang Palace, LnB officials led by National President
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Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto announced a major milestone in the country’s labor market, revealing that 50.1 million Filipinos were employed in August 2025, marking one of the highest employment levels ever recorded in Philippine history. “This is proof that our economy is growing in a way that truly benefits ordinary Filipinos,” Recto said. “Our
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