At a press conference on Friday night, cause-oriented organizations belonging to the Sin Tax Coalition said that groups are now finalizing the complaint to be filed before the SC. (Philstar.com / Irra Lising) MANILA, Philippines — Several citizens’ groups will proceed with the filing of a petition before the Supreme …
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Philippine Coast Guard vessel BRP Teresa Magbanua in the West Philippine Sea (Courtesy: PCG via Jay Tarriela) The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) maintained its presence in the country’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ) by deploying its coast guard vessels in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). The PCG vessel, BRP Teresa Magbanua …
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Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David of Kalookan celebrates his thanksgiving Mass at the Kalookan Cathedral on Dec. 14, 2024. (CBCP Photo) Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David of Kalookan has been appointed by Pope Francis to his first major role within the Roman Curia, joining the Vatican’s doctrinal body as one of its …
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The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) apprehended a total of 66 vehicles, 16 of which were towed and impounded, as part of the ongoing road-clearing operation aimed at reducing traffic congestion in the National Capital Region. At least 16 vehicles were towed and impounded during the operation. Operatives of the …
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. (Photo from Presidential Communications Office) MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Saturday asked for the support of the diplomatic corps and the governments they represent for the country’s non-permanent United Nations Security Council (UNSC) seat bid aimed at further strengthening multilateralism on the global stage. …
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Photo courtesy: Wikipedia / Ryomaandres Ten ranking officials of the Philippine National Police were given new assignments in the latest leadership reshuffle ordered by PNP chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil. In a directive dated Jan. 10 and made public Saturday, Brig. Gen. Redrico Maranan was appointed director of Police Regional …
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A health worker fixes at bed at East Avenue Medical Centers’ Center for Emerging and Re-emerging Infectious Disease in Quezon City on August 17, 2020. (The STAR / Michael Varcas) MANILA, Philippines — Filipinos may have to pay at least 18 percent more for hospitalization – possibly by the beginning …
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Photo Credit: Philippine Information Agency Baguio City experienced its coldest day so far this northeast monsoon or “amihan” season, with temperatures dropping to 13.8 degrees Celsius (°C), based on the monitoring of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Sunday, Jan. 12. This is the lowest temperature …
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Embassy of Slovenia in Manila, located in Ayala Avenue, Makati City and the only one in Southeast Asia (Facebook) MANILA – The Philippines is set to open four foreign missions in North America and the Asia Pacific to widen its reach worldwide, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. announced on Saturday. Speaking before …
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This photo shows a picture of the North Luzon Expressway which connects to the Mindanao Avenue (STAR / File) MANILA, Philippines — Some portions of Mindanao Avenue in Quezon City would become off-limits to motorists starting today until 2028 to give way for the construction of the Tandang Sora station …
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