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Overseas Voting for Filipinos Officially Underway, Says COMELEC

Overseas Voting for Filipinos Officially Underway, Says COMELEC

MANILA, Philippines — The official voting period for overseas Filipino voters has officially begun, the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) announced Sunday. COMELEC spokesperson John Rex Laudiangco confirmed in a statement that the test voting

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President Marcos Calls for Use of Technology to Improve Public Service

President Marcos Calls for Use of Technology to Improve Public Service

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. urged public servants on Thursday to use modern technology and innovations to serve the public. Marcos said this in his speech after the ceremonial presentation of the signed Memorandum of

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Trump’s Return Poses New Test for Philippines’ China Strategy, Analysts Say

Trump’s Return Poses New Test for Philippines’ China Strategy, Analysts Say

Photo Source: via Agence France-Presse (Wire photo) MANILA, Philippines — With Donald Trump poised for a second term in the White House, analysts say his “America First” doctrine and hardline stance on China could

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SUV with Senate Plate Linked to Gatchalians Sparks Controversy

SUV with Senate Plate Linked to Gatchalians Sparks Controversy

A Land Transportation Office enforcer issues on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, a violation ticket to Angelito Edpan, who admitted driving the SUV bearing the Senate protocol plate ‘7’ on the EDSA busway last Sunday,

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Manila Bettor Wins P107.8-Million Jackpot in 6/42 Lotto

Manila Bettor Wins P107.8-Million Jackpot in 6/42 Lotto

Melquiades Robles, PCSO general manager and vice chairman of the board, said the winner bought a lotto ticket at the SM City San Lazaro. Photo Source: STAR / File MANILA, Philippines — A Manila

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DepEd Proposes Reducing Senior High School Subjects to Enhance Employability

DepEd Proposes Reducing Senior High School Subjects to Enhance Employability

Photo Source: DepEd MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) is considering a significant reduction in the number of core subjects in the senior high school (SHS) curriculum to allow students more time

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DOH Urges Virtual Sex Amid New Mpox Cases

DOH Urges Virtual Sex Amid New Mpox Cases

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) has advised sexually active individuals to engage in virtual sex as a precaution against mpox, following the detection of new cases in the country. “Go virtual!

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Davao Police Ready for Senate Probe on Quiboloy Church Compound

Davao Police Ready for Senate Probe on Quiboloy Church Compound

This photo shows policemen from the Philippine National Police Region XI in a raid inside Apollo Quiboloy’s compound in Davao City. Facebook / Presidential Tracker Davao police are prepared for a Senate inquiry set

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Alice Guo arrested in Indonesia

Alice Guo arrested in Indonesia

Alice Guo, centre, was arrested in Tangerang on Tuesday before being deported from Indonesia. Photo credit: Ditjen Imigrasi/AP Former Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo, who evaded authorities for months, was arrested in Indonesia, Philippine

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Gilas Pilipinas Upsets World No. 6 Latvia in Olympic Qualifier Opener

Gilas Pilipinas Upsets World No. 6 Latvia in Olympic Qualifier Opener

Gilas Pilipinas’ Justin Brownlee | Photo: FIBA MANILA, Philippines — In a stunning start to their Paris Olympics campaign, Gilas Pilipinas defeated World No. 6 Latvia, 89-80, in the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in

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