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Pope Francis celebrates his 87th birthday last Sunday, Dec. 17, the third Sunday of Advent, as he continues to reign as the oldest pope in the past century and one of the oldest popes in the Church’s history. As the 266th successor of St. Peter to the papacy, Francis will be the oldest bishop of…
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. highlighted on Sunday the importance of unity among member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) amid what he called continued violations of international laws in the geopolitical environment. In his intervention during the 50th ASEAN-Japan Commemorative Summit, President Marcos called for a collective action amid the intercontinental…
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The Bataan-Cavite Interlink Bridge (BCIB) project over Manila Bay had undergone thorough study, the Department of Finance (DOF) said on Saturday, assuring it would not turn into a “white elephant” and instead spur economic growth by connecting Southern Luzon to Central Luzon in less than an hour. Responding to the concern raised about the viability…
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The Department of Agriculture (DA) said Saturday it is expecting around 85 to 90 days national rice stock inventory by the end of December in addition to rice supply sourced abroad, making the country’s supply sufficient to last until the next harvest season. “At the end we’re expecting mga 85 to 90 days national stock…
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos on Tuesday ordered the creation of a coordinating body to consolidate all measures to mitigate the impacts of the El Niño phenomenon, which is expected to persist until the end of second quarter of next year. In a sectoral meeting in Malacañang, President Marcos said the task force will be led…
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On December 6, 2023 the Senate and House of Representatives Bicameral Conference Committee approved the reconciled version of the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers. “After years of hard work in Congress, our efforts have finally culminated in the approval of the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers,” Salo remarked. “Finally, we have this groundbreaking legislation, which…
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The House committee on dangerous drugs this morning decided to release former mayor Teddy Tumang of Mexico, Pampanga, who was earlier cited for contempt, from detention in the spirit of the Christmas season. It was Senior Deputy Speaker and Pampanga 3rd District Rep. Aurelio Gonzales Jr. who presented the motion to free his former mayor…
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The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has intensified its patrol operations to fight maritime crimes, including but not limited to sea piracy, theft, and robbery at sea. This occurred following the robbery at sea in the vicinity waters off Manila International Container Terminal (MICT), Manila Bay Anchorage Area, on 26 November 2023. Based on the investigation,…
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The recent Red Sea hostage-taking incident involving 17 Filipino seafarers once again sheds light on the risks faced by Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs). Driven by a desire to support their families and contribute to the Philippine economy, they often encounter unforeseen dangers as they brave global challenges. Senator Alan Peter Cayetano consistently champions their cause…
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Following the announcement of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) that it would be increasing members’ benefits by as much as 30%, AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee said on Friday that he would continue advocating for no balance billing so that struggling Filipino families would not need to shell out a single peso for…
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