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National Artist Ricky Lee offers signed books with personal dedication

Want to own a book signed by a National Artist? Bookworms and other supporters of National Artist for Film and Broadcast Ricky Lee can have...
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Vico Sotto explains why public should understand reason behind jeepney strike

"Mas maganda kung maintidihan natin kung saan nagkaka-problema." Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto expressed this in agreement with a transport advocate's video explaining the reasons...

Pope Francis names new Capiz archbishop

Pope Francis on Friday appointed Bishop Victor Bendico of Baguio as the new archbishop of his home archdiocese of Capiz. The archbishop-elect will fill the...

Philippines February CPI slows but rate hike still on the table

Feb inflation slows for the first time in 6 months C.bank prepared to adjust policy settings as needed Economy sound despite high inflation...

Local barbershop collects hair to help Oriental Mindoro oil spill cleanup drive

An Oriental Mindoro-based barbershop is collecting hair that will be used in the oil spill cleanup drive in the province.  Bruskos Barber Shop started this initiative...
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How selfie lovers can upgrade photo gaming with OPPO’s Reno 8 T 5G

A new portrait expert device is coming to town. A leading global smart device brand announced that selfie-loving Filipinos can soon upgrade their picture-taking to...

Rundown: Ransomwares detected in the Philippines, other SEA countries

More complex ransomware groups that demanded higher ransom money were detected in businesses in Southeast Asia, including in the Philippines. This was part of the...

Drag queens, content creators throw support behind transport strike

Several personalities expressed solidarity with the week-long movement that opposes the phase-out of traditional jeepneys in the country. The nationwide transport strike started on Monday,...

Hazing is against Gospel values —Catholic educators

The country’s Catholic educators condemned the continued prevalence of hazing in educational institutions following the death of a Catholic university student. The Catholic Educational Association...

Filipino K-pop fans report photocard stealing incidents

Some Filipino K-pop fans reported that their photocards were stolen in public places.  These reports came after “Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho” featured the collection of...
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Gov’t reminded of constitutional rights to protest amid weeklong jeepney strike

The transportation department was reminded of the Filipinos' constitutional rights to assemble and free speech following threats to revoke franchises of public utility vehicles...
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‘Biyaheng looban?’ Manila City Jail’s free rides during transport strike earns buzz

Pictures of a Manila City Jail bus offering free rides to the public amid the week-long transportation strike gained buzz on social media. Traditional jeepney...

Bishop deplores murder of Negros Oriental governor, five others

A Catholic bishop has condemned the “gruesome” assasination of Gov. Roel Degamo of Negros Oriental and five others on Saturday. Bishop Julito Cortes of Dumaguete...

Philippines February inflation eases to 8.6% y/y

MANILA— Philippine annual inflation eased for the first time in six months in February, owing to lower transport and food prices, but it is unlikely...

‘Modernisasyon, hindi phase-out’: The battlecry of jeepney drivers, operators

"Hindi po kami tutol sa modernisasyon, ngunit nananawagan po kami ng plano na hindi kami maiiwan." Transport advocate Reycel Hyacenth Nacario Bendaña, also a daughter...