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Three Philippine Cities Join UNESCO Creative Cities Network
Photo source: www.rappler.com Three Philippine cities have achieved a significant milestone by becoming part of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN). Iloilo City recently made history by being declared the first-ever Philippine city to
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Two Filipino Doctors Safely Cross Rafah Border to Egypt Amid Gaza Conflict
Photo credit: Arab News Two Filipino doctors, Dr. Darwin dela Cruz and Dr. Regidor Esguerra, crossed the Rafah Crossing into Egypt last November 2, 2023, amid the ongoing conflict between Israeli forces and Hamas
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Comelec Concludes 2023 BSKE with 100% Canvassing Completion
Michael Varcas / The Philippine STAR The Commission on Elections (Comelec) officially concluded the 2023 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) as it wrapped up the ballot canvassing in all 42,001 barangays across the
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Musk’s X Initiates Charges for New Users in the Philippines and New Zealand
On October 17, the social media platform X, previously known as Twitter, implemented a subscription-based model for new users in the Philippines and New Zealand. Under the “Not a Bot” subscription method, new users
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Philippine Jeepney Fares to Increase by P1 effective Oct 8 – LTFRB
STAR / Jesse Bustos Starting October 8, passengers riding traditional and modern jeepneys across the nation will experience a fare increase of P1. The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) approved this temporary
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Philippine Inflation Reaches 6.1% in September 2023 Amid Soaring Food and Transportation Costs
Philstar.com / Irra Lising In a recent report, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) revealed that the inflation rate for September 2023 surged to 6.1%. This substantial increase is primarily attributed to sharp spikes in
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Manila Drag Queen Pura Luka Vega Arrested on Charges of Blasphemy and Obscenity
In a significant development, renowned drag queen Pura Luka Vega, formerly known for her daring impersonations, including that of Jesus in drag acts, was apprehended by Manila police. The arrest took place at her
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Government Launches Reading Tutor Program for College Students, Offering P570 Daily
Photo by: Walter Bollozos Under the newly revamped educational assistance program, financially disadvantaged college students have the opportunity to earn P570 per day by volunteering as early-grade reading tutors or youth development workers. The
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PhilPost Receives P100M Advance from GSIS Amidst Fire Damage Evaluation
Inquirer Photo / Richard A. Reyes The Philippine Postal Corp. (PhilPost) has received an advance of P100 million from the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) while ongoing assessment determines the extent of damage caused
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Unmasking Covert Influence: Study Reveals Inflammatory Role of Political Influencers in 2022 Philippine Elections”
Photo: AFP / Jam Sta. Rosa Covert political influencers played a pivotal role in the 2022 Philippine elections by leveraging inflammatory speech to attack candidates, reveals a recent disinformation study titled “Political Economy of
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