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Phivolcs records 24 earthquakes at Kanlaon

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) yesterday recorded at least 24 volcanic earthquakes at Kanlaon Volcano in Negros, amid the threat of another possible eruption.

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December 20, 2024
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PPA sees over 4.5 million travelers this season

The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) expects more than 4.5 million passengers to travel by sea during the Christmas season as it assured the public that measures are in place to prevent congestion and promote safety.

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December 20, 2024
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Grandfather wins 6/42 lotto prize

A grandfather residing in Antipolo City, Rizal was the sole winner of the P16.6-million lotto 6/42 jackpot prize last Nov. 26.

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December 20, 2024
No food left behind
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No food left behind

ROSES & THORNS

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December 20, 2024
New patron of arts
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New patron of arts

Convicted drug mule Mary Jane Veloso, who had been nearly executed by firing squad in 2015, was finally freed from prison in Indonesia.

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December 20, 2024
They're blatantly lying to hide budget plunder
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They're blatantly lying to hide budget plunder

Ang sinungaling ay kapatid ng magnanakaw.

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December 20, 2024
Maltreatment is child abuse
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Maltreatment is child abuse

A LAW EACH DAY [Keeps Trouble Away]

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December 20, 2024
You can't fool all of the people all of the time
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You can't fool all of the people all of the time

As details of the 2025 National Budget came out, various sectors started calling it as a budget for members of Congress and not for the Philippines.

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December 20, 2024
The Philippine Star

Reviving the fireworks industry

For several years now, the fireworks industry has seen declining sales.

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December 20, 2024
Stop, thief!
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Stop, thief!

For an agency that is being allocated the lion's share of the 2025 national budget, at a staggering P1.1 trillion, it's amazing that the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) cannot build and maintain even a 40-kilometer elevated road in Metro Manila.

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December 20, 2024
The Philippine Star

PCG on alert for Christmas

Starting today, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) will be on heightened alert in anticipation of the influx of sea travelers this Christmas.

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December 20, 2024
The Philippine Star

Marcos offers free LRT, MRT rides today

To help ease the financial burden of commuters during the holidays, President Marcos is offering free train rides today.

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December 20, 2024
LTFRB: 956 PUVs get special permits
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LTFRB: 956 PUVs get special permits

In anticipation of the surge of travelers this Christmas, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) yesterday issued 956 special permits to public utility vehicles or PUVs.

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December 20, 2024
The Philippine Star

Ex-UP president Nemenzo, 89

Martial law activist, political scientist and former University of the Philippines (UP) president Francisco Nemenzo passed away yesterday.

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December 20, 2024
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QC top contributor to Phl economy in 2023 - PSA

Quezon City made the largest contribution to the Philippine economy last year, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority.

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December 20, 2024
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No reduction in PhilHealth benefits, services - Marcos

The services provided by the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) would continue and may even expand despite zero subsidies, President Marcos said yesterday, as his administration faces criticism for backing a move to scrap the state-run insurer's subsidy because of its multibillion-peso reserve fund.

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December 20, 2024
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Romualdez opens BBM center at VLMC

Speaker Martin Romualdez inaugurated on Tuesday the Bagong Bayaning Mandirigma (BBM) casualty and cancer care center in Quezon City.

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December 20, 2024
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New polymer banknote series launched; Ninov, Cory out

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) yesterday presented to President Marcos the first Philippine polymer banknote series that showcases the country's rich biodiversity and cultural heritage – bills that will be available in time for Christmas.

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December 20, 2024
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Tropical depression expected today

A low-pressure area east of Surigao del Norte could develop today into a tropical depression, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).

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December 20, 2024
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Pope praises Pinoys for their faith

Pope Francis has praised Filipinos for their faith, describing the work of some of them working in the Vatican as \"fantastic\" because of \"the faith they have and the witness they give.\"

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December 20, 2024
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'Hosting loss and damage fund bodes well for Phl'

The lead official of the Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage said that the hosting of the FrLD bodes well for the Philippines as he praised President Marcos for his vision and dedication to the climate fund's success.

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December 20, 2024
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DA orders import ban on live cattle from Japan

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has banned the importation of live cattle and buffalo from Japan amid the outbreak of lumpy skin disease (LSD).

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December 20, 2024
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Comelec suspends work on Dec. 24 and 31

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has suspended work on Dec. 24 and 31 and will not entertain filing of petitions on these dates.

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December 20, 2024
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BBM: I'm on call during holidays

President Marcos is planning to spend the holidays in Baguio and Ilocos, but will continue to make himself available in case he needs to attend to important matters.

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December 20, 2024
The Philippine Star

DA to submit 'wish list' to Marcos

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. will submit today a \"wish list\" to President Marcos, including a proposal to certify as urgent a bill to return the powers of the National Food Authority.

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December 20, 2024
The Philippine Star

3rd impeachment complaint filed vs VP Sara

A third impeachment complaint has been filed against Vice President Sara Duterte, this time by a group of lawyers and clergy, citing as grounds her misuse of hundreds of millions of pesos of her confidential funds, including when she was secretary of the Department of Education (DepEd).

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December 20, 2024
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PNP, Tik Tok link up vs online scams

The Anti-Cybercrime Group (ACG) of the Philippine National Police (PNP) and TikTok have beefed up efforts against online scams and sexual exploitation.

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December 20, 2024
The Philippine Star

Bato, Go ready to face crimes against humanity case

Senators Ronald \"Bato\" dela Rosa and Bong Go said they are ready to face a case for crimes against humanity in local courts after the House of Representatives' quad committee recommended charges against them for their role in the deadly war on drugs.

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December 20, 2024
Marcos vows to review 2025 budget insertions
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Marcos vows to review 2025 budget insertions

Citing items that are unclear or without appropriate documentation, President Marcos yesterday vowed to look into what he described as \"insertions\" in the proposed 2025 national budget to ensure that safeguards are in place and priority programs are given enough funding.

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December 20, 2024
The Philippine Star

New PAF chief faces challenges of new security landscape

There is no room for complacency as the Philippines faces a changing security landscape, President Marcos said yesterday, as he installed former Armed Forces vice chief Lt. Gen. Arthur Cordura as the new commanding general of the Philippine Air Force (PAF).

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December 20, 2024