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Pag-IBIG SAFE loan: How much can a member borrow?

MANILA – The Pag-IBIG Fund recently announced the rollout of the SAFE (Special Assistance for Financial Emergencies) Loan program to provide timely and practical relief to Filipino workers. The emergency cash facility allows qualified members to manage rising daily expenses, such as fuel, electricity, and transport costs, driven by the lingering global economic effects of the

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P680,000 worth of shabu seized in Cavite; 2 suspects busted

LUCENA CITY, Quezon — The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and policemen arrested on Tuesday two suspected big-time illegal drug traffickers and seized P680,000 worth of shabu (crystal meth) in Bacoor City, Cavite. The PDEA-Region 4A said their agents and operatives from the Cavite Maritime Police Station collared “Jerry,” 55, and “Janice,” 43, in a buy-bust operation

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Habagat leaves 104,000 fisherfolk unable to fish

MANILA, Philippines — More than 100,000 small fisherfolk in Batangas, Cavite and Zambales have been affected by fishing disruptions caused by the southwest monsoon, according to initial monitoring by the fisherfolk group Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas (Pamalakaya). The group said rough seas and strong waves associated with Habagat have forced many small-scale

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WATCH: Gatchalian elected as Senate President

MANILA, Philippines – Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian has been elected Senate President during the special session of Congress on Wednesday, marking a major shift in leadership in the upper chamber amid weeks of political tension./dp

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Ortega, Enverga, 3 others named as Commission on Appointments members

MANILA, Philippines — Deputy Speaker and La Union Rep. Paolo Ortega V and Quezon Rep. Wilfrido Mark Enverga, along with three other lawmakers, have been elected as members of the House of Representatives’ contingent to the Commission on Appointments (CA) after being elected by the majority. During the special session held on Wednesday, House Majority Leader

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79 baby green sea turtles released in Panglao

TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol — A total of 79 baby green sea turtles were successfully released into the sea on Monday night on Alona Beach in Panglao, marking another milestone in Bohol’s ongoing marine conservation efforts. The release was facilitated by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources–Community Environment and Natural Resources Office (DENR-Cenro) – Tagbilaran,

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Buffet Restaurant Faces Backlash After Alleged Rat Found in Sinigang 

Buffet Restaurant in Baguio City Earns Criticisms After Alleged Rat Found in Sinigang  A buffet restaurant in Baguio City has become the center of attention online after a customer allegedly discovered a rat in a serving of sinigang.  Photos and posts related to the incident circulated on different platforms, prompting discussions among netizens about sanitation ... Read more

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Lat Phrao Road collapse repaired after overnight operation

A section of Lat Phrao Road in Bangkok collapsed last night, June 16, causing traffic disruption but no reported injuries or vehicle damage. JS100 Radio issued an urgent traffic alert after the Lat Phrao Road collapse occurred outside Lotus Bang Kapi. The incident led to significant congestion in the area, although the exact time of …

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Gatchalian: He is the new Senate president

MANILA, Philippines – During the chamber’s special session on Wednesday, Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian was elected Senate president. After Sen. Joel Villanueva joined the 12 current members of the majority bloc, Gatchalian then garnered enough votes for the leadership. The new majority consists of Gatchalian, Villanueva, Majority Leader Sen. Migz Zubiri, Senators Vicente “Tito” Sotto III,

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Sotto is new Senate president pro tempore

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Vicente “Tito” Sotto III, who was the former Senate president, was elected the Senate pro tempore on Wednesday. Sotto was elected during the Senate special session, attended by 13 senators. READ: Gatchalian: He is the new Senate president In the same session, Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian was named the Senate president, vacating his

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