MANILA, Philippines — Thousands of protesters staged public demonstrations on Monday to amplify the nation’s grievances during the fifth State of the Nation Address of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday. Progressive groups from the labor, health, and other sectors assembled at 7a.m in Quezon City before marching along Commonwealth Avenue for their Sona ng
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Carly Simon has Parkinson’s disease, received skin cancer treatment
“You’re So Vain” singer Carly Simon has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and was recently treated for skin cancer, the singer shared in a statement provided to The Associated Press.
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Flooding hits parts of Metro Manila amid intense rains
MANILA, Philippines — Strong to intense rain triggered flooding in several roads in the cities of Mandaluyong, Manila, Taguig, and Valenzuela on Monday evening, June 27. The Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said gutter-deep floods were reported along F. Ortigas St. corner Boni Avenue in Mandaluyong City; Taft Ave. in front of the National Bureau
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NM Ganzon rules PICE Open Chess tilt
Renowned Cebuano woodpusher National Master (NM) Rommel Ganzon staged a near-flawless campaign during the Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers (PICE) Cebu Chapter Open Chess Tournament over the weekend at Robinsons Galleria Cebu.
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Tulfo maps Senate action on Marcos’ SONA energy agenda
MANILA – From fuel pumps to monthly electricity bills, the Senate Committee on Energy will translate President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) into legislative action aimed at tightening price scrutiny and reducing consumers’ energy burden. Committee chairperson Senator Erwin Tulfo said Monday the Senate would revisit the Oil Deregulation
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Corr Chem routs EZ Pavers, completes CABC 8th Corporate Cup Final Four
Corr Chem secured the last Final Four berth in the Cebu Architects Basketball Club (CABC) 8th Corporate Cup after cruising past EZ Pavers, 86-71, in the final playoff game on Sunday, July 26, at the Game Changer Sports Facility in Mandaue City.
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Angara cites education milestones ahead of Marcos’ 5th Sona
MANILA, Philippines — Education Secretary Sonny Angara highlighted on Monday sustained momentum in the Department of Education’s (DepEd) key programs ahead of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s fifth State of the Nation Address (Sona). Reflecting on the past year’s milestones, Angara stressed that public funding had been translated into direct support for school infrastructure, teacher
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LIST: Marcos’ Sona remarks that drew standing ovations
MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., in his fifth State of the Nation Address, drew applause, but some of his remarks went a step further, prompting repeated standing ovations from those gathered inside the Batasang Pambansa in Quezon City. Delivered on Monday, July 27, his speech lasted one hour and 26 minutes and tackled
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House ahead of admin agenda despite distractions – Sandro Marcos
MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives entered the second regular session ahead of schedule in advancing the Marcos administration’s legislative priorities despite months of political controversies competing for public and congressional attention. House Majority Leader Ferdinand Alexander “Sandro” A. Marcos said the House, under the leadership of Speaker Faustino “Bojie” G. Dy III, showed
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PCSO July 27 lotto draws: No jackpot winners in Grand, Mega Lotto
MANILA, Philippines – No bettor won the jackpots for the Grand Lotto 6/55 and Mega Lotto 6/45 draws on Monday, July 27, leaving both top prizes unclaimed, according to the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO). The Grand Lotto 6/55 winning combination was 06-53-42-49-55-46 for a jackpot worth ₱97.18 million. No ticket matched all six numbers.
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