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Nagising ako ngayong umaga na ang nasa isip ay si Typhoon Nando — ang bagyong paparating, ang mga checklist ng paghahanda, ang pag-aalala sa baha, kuryente, at kaligtasan. Ngunit nakinig ako sa radyo, sa social media at nag-scan ng mga balita, nadiskubre na may isa pang bagyong namumuo — hindi sa kalangitan, kundi sa isang…
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The Philippine National Police (PNP) has declared a full alert status across the National Capital Region beginning 5:00 p.m. today, September 19, in preparation for the upcoming anti-corruption protest rally scheduled for September 21. The move follows a directive from President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to ensure public safety and maintain peace and order during…
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The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has officially commenced the demolition of ten Philippine National Railways (PNR) stations stretching from Santa Mesa, Manila to Cabuyao, Laguna, marking a major step forward in the construction of the southern segment of the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) project. Acting DOTr Secretary Giovanni Lopez led the inspection at Cabuyao Station,…
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Student leaders and youth activists from the Samahan ng Progresibong Kabataan (SPARK) staged a protest outside the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) office along EDSA, Quezon City, calling for a sweeping purge of corrupt contractors and a full-scale audit of all government infrastructure projects. The demonstration was sparked by mounting public outrage over…
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The Caucus of Development NGO Networks (CODE-NGO), the Philippines’ largest coalition of civil society organizations, has issued a blistering statement condemning what it calls the “worst public scandal since the Pork Barrel Scam” — the alleged corruption and mismanagement surrounding government-funded flood control projects. In its official release titled “Accountability at the Highest Level Now!”,…
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In a fiery statement released by the Office of Davao City 1st District Representative Paolo Z. Duterte, the lawmaker lashed out at Ilocos Norte Representative Sandro Marcos, accusing him of ignoring public concerns and defending questionable political maneuvers within Congress. Duterte’s remarks came in response to Marcos’ recent comments regarding infrastructure projects in Davao City…
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In line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s call for safe and orderly public expression, the Philippine National Police (PNP) announced the deployment of more than 50,000 personnel across the country to ensure public safety during the nationwide protest rallies scheduled for September 21, 2025. The large-scale deployment aims to safeguard both rally participants and…
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The Department of Justice (DOJ) marked another milestone in its push for evidence-based prosecution with the successful conduct of the latest Forensics Course for Prosecutors (FCP), held from August 12 to 15, 2025. The training program, designed to enhance the capabilities of prosecutors and improve conviction rates, combined asynchronous e-learning modules via the DOJ’s learning…
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The Philippines has been elected Vice President of the 63rd Annual Session of the Asian-African Legal Consultative Organization (AALCO), held from September 7 to 12, 2025, in Kampala. Philippine non-resident Ambassador to Uganda Marie Charlotte G. Tang, based in Nairobi, represented the country in this leadership role throughout the week-long session. Uganda’s Attorney General Kiryowa…
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Malacañang on Wednesday welcomed the election of Faustino Dy III as the new Speaker of the House of Representatives, expressing optimism about continued collaboration to address the pressing concerns of the Filipino people. In a statement released by the Presidential Communications Office (PCO), the Palace also extended its gratitude to outgoing Speaker Martin Romualdez for…
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