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Angara ramps up DepEd’s delivery of Marcos’ education directives

MANILA, Philippines — Education Secretary Sonny Angara has ramped up the implementation by the Department of Education (DepEd) of executive directives for basic education, including teacher welfare, classroom construction, learner safety, and Senior High School (SHS) job readiness. According to a DepEd statement on Tuesday, the move is in line with the thrust of President

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Robin Padilla Admits To Fighting w/ Duterte for Marcos Sr.’s Burial at ‘Libingan ng mga Bayani’

Sen. Robin Padilla Speaks on Changed View Towards the Late Former Dictator Ferdinand Marcos Sr. ROBIN PADILLA – The Senator revealed that together with former Pres. Rodrigo Duterte, they fought for the burial of the late former dictator Ferdinand Marcos Sr. at the Libingan ng mga Bayani. Sen. Padilla is one of the senators who ... Read more

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Julia Barretto On Leaving Viva, Becoming An Independently Managed Actress

Julia Barretto comes back on her own terms. Famous actress Julia Barretto is embarking on a new journey in her career after she decided to leave Viva’s management. Julia Barretto is now an independently managed actress. She marked this significant step in her showbiz career after leaving Viva to take full control of her professional ... Read more

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Mandaue City councilor seeks crackdown on fake cigarettes, other goods

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — A proposed ordinance seeking to crack down on illicit, counterfeit, pirated, non-compliant and fake cigarettes and other goods was approved on first reading by the Mandaue City Council. Councilor Carlo Fortuna proposed the measure, prompted by the recent seizures of fake cigarettes and counterfeit products in Mandaue City. The proposed “Comprehensive

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DOE drafting circular for Pax Silica power requirement

MANILA – The energy requirements of the planned Pax Silica project in New Clark City, Tarlac are being reviewed by authorities, given the large capacity required to run the technology hub. Several renewable energy (RE) projects are scheduled for construction in this part of Central Luzon, with Energy Secretary Sharon Garin noting that they are

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No upfront deposits for emergency care in Capitol-run hospitals

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro ordered provincial and district hospitals to uphold existing laws requiring them to provide emergency care without asking patients for deposits or advance payments. Baricuatro issued Executive Order No. 42 on July 23, 2026, reinforcing the policy across the province’s 16 hospitals to ensure that patients receive immediate

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Marcos, Cayetano agree: Children are everyone’s responsibility

MANILA, Philippines – Despite their differences, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s State of the Nation Address (Sona) and Senate minority leader Alan Peter Cayetano’s “Kontra-Sona” intersected in the community’s role in protecting the youth. In Marcos’ Sona on Monday he highlighted the need for everyone to “assume responsibility for our young people’s protection.” He highlighted the

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Karapatan seeks release of protesters arrested during Sona rally

MANILA, Philippines — Rights group Karapatan on Tuesday called for the release of the individuals apprehended during a rally ahead of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s fifth State of the Nation Address, emphasizing that the arrests were “illegal” and “warrantless.” A total of 51 individuals were taken into police custody for alleged violations during a protest

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Rockslide, fallen trees force closure of Tagudin-Cervantes Road in Ilocos Sur

SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has temporarily closed a portion of the Tagudin-Cervantes Road in Ilocos Sur after a rockslide and fallen trees blocked the highway following inclement weather. In a road advisory issued on Sunday, July 26, the DPWH said the affected section in Barangay Malaya,

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Manila Water’s Kaysakat Water Treatment Plant nears completion

MANILA, Philippines — Manila Water is on track to complete the 220 million liters per day (MLD) Kaysakat Water Treatment Plant in Antipolo City this year, further strengthening water supply reliability in the East Zone amid the recurring threat of El Niño and declining water levels at Angat Dam. The Kaysakat Water Treatment Plant is

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