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U.S. lists Yasay among former American citizens
HAWAII, USA – While Philippine Foreign Secretary Perfecto Yasay Jr vehemently denies that he was ever a US citizen, a notice released by the US government on Thursday, February 9, listed Yasay among...
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Bongbong Marcos talks about 'forever' in Valentine's video
"May forever ba (Is there such a thing as forever)?"Many millennials in the "hugot" generation will say, wala (none). "Walang forever (there's no forever)." But what does the older generation have to...
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Have you tried the P2P bus yet? It's still a better ride
MANILA, Philippines – Between 2015 and 2016, the transportation situation in Metro Manila seemed to be in a perpetual state of crisis: traffic-congested roads were mainstay visuals in daily news, along...
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The clock is ticking on anti-death penalty lawmakers
Time is literally running out for congressmen attempting to block the return of the death penalty in the country. Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez is already targeting the middle of March for the passage of...
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No 'endo' in 2017? Challenge of ending labor contractualization
MANILA, Philippines – Ending the illegal practice of perpetually hiring workers on a contract-basis – more popularly known as labor contractualization – was among the most popular campaign promises of...
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From Imelda Marcos, with love: Congressmen get red teddy bears for...
Not even the House of Representatives can escape the mushiness that usually comes with love month.When the plenary session began on Monday, February 13, congressmen and congresswomen were surprised to...
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Discourage, nuisance, shallow: Words most searched on Valentine's Day
MANILA, Philippines – For a holiday that's not legally recognized, Valentine’s Day remains to be one of the most celebrated in the whole world.The days leading to February 14 each year almost always...
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What are 'unusual' romantic words for Valentine's Day?
MANILA, Philippines – If you grew up writing on slum books passed around in your classroom or among your neighborhood friends, it's impossible that you haven’t come across the big question: What is...
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Duterte goes to wedding of cop who proposed in front of him
Remember the time a policeman proposed to his girlfriend in front of President Rodrigo Duterte?The policeman and his fiancée, the President's aide-de-camp, got married on Sunday, February 12, with...
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LOOK: Gov’t officials play Saint Valentine
No, politcians won't be left behind in showing some love on Valentine’s Day.Several government officials gave out flowers, chocolates, and stuffed toys as the nation celebrated the special day on...
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Height of irony: Lacson says De Lima might be detained beside Jinggoy, Bong
It will be the height of irony.Senator Panfilo Lacson said Senator Leila de Lima, who is seeking a secure detention place should she be arrested over alleged links to drug lords, might get what she...
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Duterte's SolGen moves to acquit Napoles in illegal detention of Luy
MANILA, Philippines – The Senate is holding a hearing on yet another corruption case this week, but there may be a reversal of fortune of sorts for previous Senate “visitor” and so-called “pork-barrel...
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SolGen parrots Napoles arguments in Luy case
MANILA, Philippines – Solicitor General Jose Calida on Wednesday, February 15, defended his office's move recommending the acquittal of alleged pork barrel scam mastermind Janet Lim Napoles, who is...
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FACT CHECK: Is the PNP’s 'Medalya ng Kagitingan' different from the 'Medal of...
It’s an award that – in the words of the national police chief himself – befits the sacrifice made by 44 elite police commandos during a botched operation against a wanted terrorist in Mamasapano,...
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FACT CHECK: Where should the Solicitor General stand in Napoles' case?
MANILA, Philippines – Why is the government's chief lawyer defending the alleged pork barel queen?This was the general reaction from political watchers when it was discovered that the Office of the...
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Duterte's links to Janet Lim Napoles' lawyers
It's not yet clear if President Rodrigo Duterte had a hand in the Office of the Solicitor General's move to recommend the acquittal of Janet Lim Napoles in the case of serious illegal detention.What is...
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WATCH: The P2P bus ride experience
MANILA, Philippines – Riding buses has been part of Filipinos’ daily lives, but the point to point (P2P) bus service launched in end-2015 brings a level of comfort and convenience not usually...
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FAST FACTS: What is active non-violence?
MANILA, Philippines – In a huge Catholic procession on Saturday, February 18, Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Tagle called for "active non-violence" to protest proposed anti-life measures under the...
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All eyes on ALS, 'centerpiece' of basic ed under Duterte
MANILA, Philippines – Ask any graduate of the education department's Alternative Learning System (ALS) why they left formal school, and each would have a different story to tell.Here is Maricel...
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Catching up on ALS: Challenges of a 'parallel system'
READ: Part 1: All eyes on ALS, 'centerpiece' of basic ed under DuterteMANILA, Philippines – The Alternative Learning System (ALS) has been around for years, but most learners only know about it...
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