Despite potential price increases in some sectors, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) anticipates that the rate of increase in consumer prices will remain controlled and within the desired range this month. In a statement on Friday, Dec. 27, the central bank projected that December 2024 inflation may settle within …
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Passengers board and alight trains from various Light Rail Transit Line 2 (LRT-2) stations in Manila on July 31, 2023 (STAR / Miguel De Guzman) MANILA, Philippines — Commuters can enjoy free rides at the Light Rail Transit Line 2 (LRT-2) tomorrow, Rizal Day, according to Light Rail Transit Authority …
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The 13 Filipino surrogates convicted for human trafficking in Cambodia were granted royal pardon and arrived in Manila on Sunday, Dec. 29, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said. A general view of Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on Nov. 20, 2024. (Tang Chhin Sothy/AFP/Getty Images) In a statement, the department disclosed …
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The Manila Police District commenced the deployment of thousands of police to different cemeteries in Manila on October 31, 2024 (STAR / Edd Gumban) MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) is gearing up its security preparations for New Year revelries. PNP chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil yesterday ordered …
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FESTIVE SEASON. The Ninoy Aquino Freedom Park and the capitol in Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental is well-lighted for the Christmas season. The giant Christmas tree (right side of fountain) was razed by fire of unknown origin close to midnight Saturday (Dec. 28, 2024). (Photo courtesy of Woodrow Maquiling Jr. Facebook) DUMAGUETE CITY – …
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PREPAREDNESS. Department of Health-Cordillera Administrative Region officials conduct hospital visits to assess readiness for firecracker-related emergencies. The inspections have covered Baguio General Hospital and Medical Center, Benguet General Hospital, Saint Louis University-Sacred Heart Medical Center and Notre Dame de Chartres Hospital. (Photo courtesy of DOH-CAR FB) BAGUIO CITY – The Department of Health-Cordillera …
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Commission on Elections (Comelec) chairperson George Garcia Nuisance candidates will not be included in the printing of ballots for the May 2025 midterm elections after the Commission on Elections (Comelec) resolved all cases for local and national posts. Comelec chairman George Garcia said the Comelec en banc has already decided …
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House Deputy Majority Leader and Tingog party-list Rep. Jude Acidre (Courtesy: House of Representatives) Tingog Rep. Jude Acidre said the failure of the Duterte administration to adjust PhilHealth case rates for six consecutive years is major factor behind the agency’s inefficiencies and inability to provide adequate healthcare services. Acidre made …
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The leadership of the House of Representatives led by Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez on Saturday condoled with Lanao del Sur Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong, Lanao del Sur Gov. Mamintal Alonto Adiong Jr., and the entire Adiong family on the death of former Gov. Soraya Alonto Adiong. The head of …
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To bridge the digital divide and boost the country’s global competitiveness, a think tank, on Saturday, Dec. 28, called on the private sector to play a more active role in driving the digital transformation of Philippine public schools. (DepEd / MB Visual Content Group) “The digital transformation of our public …
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