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PhilSys and SSS Collaborate for Seamless Public Services
Photo source: psa.gov.ph The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) and the Social Security System (SSS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on July 11 to collaborate on the adoption of the Philippine Identification System
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Philippines Ascends in Global Passport Ranking
Photo source: Shutterstock The Philippines has made significant progress in the Henley Passport Index, climbing four spots in the third quarter of this year. The index, which measures the travel freedom of citizens from
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ICC Granted Authority to Pursue Drug War Crimes Investigation in the Philippines
Building of the International Criminal Court in The Hague, Netherlands. PHILIPPINE STAR/MICHAEL VARCAS The International Criminal Court (ICC) has been granted the authority to request arrest warrants in connection with drug-related deaths. The Appeals
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DOT Stands Firm on ‘Love the Philippines’ Campaign Amidst Controversy
The Department of Tourism (DOT) in the Philippines has decided to retain its “Love the Philippines” campaign despite the recent controversy surrounding the use of stock footage from other countries in the promotional video.
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Another Judge Recuses Himself from De Lima’s Last Drug Case
Another trial court judge has voluntarily inhibited himself from handling the last pending drug case against former Senator Leila De Lima, potentially causing a delay in the proceedings. Muntinlupa Regional Trial Court Branch 204
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DOH Announces “De Facto” End to COVID-19 Health Emergency
AFP / Kevin Tristan Espiritu The Department of Health (DOH) in the Philippines has stated that the state of public health emergency related to COVID-19 has been “de facto” lifted. Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa
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NDRRMC Prepares for Potential Evacuation of 30,000 Families as Mayon Volcano Unrest Continues
Photo by: Erwin T. Lim The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), has announced that preparations are underway to evacuate approximately 30,000 families in Albay, as the situation surrounding the restive Mayon
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Majority of Filipino Students Oppose Mandatory ROTC, Survey Shows
Photo source: STAR / Andy Zapata Jr. A survey conducted by the Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines (CEAP) has revealed that 53 percent of students from member-schools are against the proposal to reintroduce
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Strong Magnitude-6.3 Earthquake Rocks Calatagan, Batangas, Jolting Parts of Luzon and Metro Manila
Photo source: Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS-DOST) Facebook A powerful magnitude-6.3 earthquake struck Calatagan town in Batangas last June 15, causing tremors across Luzon, including Metro Manila. In Metro Manila, there have
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Desperate Pleas for Divorce Mount as Philippines Battles Ban
Photo: AFP The Philippines, a predominantly Catholic nation, still prohibits divorce, leaving many individuals trapped in unhappy marriages and struggling to escape abusive relationships. In desperation, some people resort to online scams promising quick
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