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Space-dash line

China’s foray into the solar system, starting with a moon exploration, has more of a commercial rather than scientific purpose. American interest in the ongoing imbroglio in the West Philippine Sea goes beyond friendship or the defense agreement expressed through the oft-repeated expression “iron-clad defense commitment” in a historic alliance. …

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PBBM meeting Blinken amid incursions in WPS

  As Marcos downplays Xi orders for China to prepare troops BERLIN—President Marcos said he will meet with US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken in Manila on Tuesday (March 19) as part of efforts to strengthen bilateral cooperation amid the ongoing incursions of China in the West Philippine Sea. “The …

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Czech Republic ups quota for Filipino workers to 10,000

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. held talks with Czech Prime Minister H.E. Petr Fiala to enhance security and economic ties between the Philippines and the Czech Republic. (Presidential Communications Office)  MANILA, Philippines — Czech Republic has doubled the quota for Filipino workers entering their country starting March 2024. The number …

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Government’s budget surplus nearly doubles in January

At a Glance National government posted a budget surplus of P88 billion in January 2024. Revenue collection increased by 21.15 percent year-over-year, outpacing the 10.39 percent growth in government spending. Total revenue rose to P421.8 billion, with tax collections accounting for 91.31 percent of the total. Bureau of Internal Revenue …

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PSA reports 60% of national IDs printed

A sample of the Philippine National ID, now a valid proof of identity. (Philstar.com / Irish Lising)  MANILA, Philippines — Still don’t have the printed version of your national ID? The Philippine Statistics Authority said on Friday that it has already completed printing over 60% of the “physical cards” of …

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Comelec chair urges voters to take advantage of RAP

RAP IN LAPU-LAPU. Commission on Elections chair George Erwin Garcia oversees the Register Anywhere Progam program at a gymnasium in Barangay Bangkal, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu on Friday (March 15, 2024). Garcia encouraged Cebuanos to take advantage of the program that makes enlistment hassle-free. (Photo courtesy of Comelec-7 spokesperson Omar Sharif Mamalinta) CEBU …

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