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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The Department of Health (DOH) on Friday reported a surge in road traffic accidents during the holidays with a total of 284 cases from December 22 to December 27. According to the data accumulated by DOH from the eight pilot sites that the agency is monitoring, the number of cases …
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IN DEMAND. Vendors at La Loma, Quezon City, known as the “lechon” (roast pig) capital, report a 30 percent increase in sales last week, with expectations of even higher demand as holiday parties continue. Meanwhile, health officials remind the public to moderate their intake of sweet, fatty, and salty foods. (PNA photo …
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Party horns locally known as ‘torotot’ are sold at the Divisoria public market in Manila as Filipinos prepare for upcoming New Year celebrations. These noisemakers sell for P60 to P100 based on their retail prices on December 26, 2024, according to vendors. (Photo by Danny Pata) At least 90 percent …
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The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) has confirmed that a commercial aircraft experienced a “minor runway excursion” upon landing at the Bacolod-Silay Airport on Friday, December 27 The incident involved Philippine Airlines (PAL) Flight PR2285, which was en route Bacolod from Cebu City. The aircraft overshot Runway 03 …
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HIGH DEMAND. Customers choose from a wide array of fireworks in Bocaue, Bulacan on Friday (Dec. 27, 2024). Authorities remind the public to patronize legitimate sellers only and make sure the items adhere to safety standards. (PNA photo by Joan Bondoc) MANILA – Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla on …
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In an interview yesterday with “Storycon” on One News, CICC deputy executive director Assistant Secretary Mary Rose Magsaysay said cybercriminals have found “creative” ways to scam people, especially after the implementation of the SIM card registration law (Philstar.com / EC Toledo) MANILA, Philippines — With online scams appearing to continue …
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr (Bongbong Marcos / Facebook Page) MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos is nearly finished with his review of the 2025 national budget, which he is expected to rid of certain provisions, particularly what he deemed were unexplained “insertions” and cuts in some key agencies. The President is …
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The Department of Health (DOH) on Saturday, Dec. 28, announced that a senior citizen had died due to a firecracker-related injury, as cases continue to rise in the days leading up to the New Year. According to the DOH, the victim was a 78-year-old male who had “active involvement” in …
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THE Commission on Elections (Comelec) is confident that the 2025 midterm elections will be the most transparent and credible electoral exercise in the country’s history. The Comelec will be holding three elections in 2025. To be held alongside the national elections is the first parliamentary elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous …
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