Author: Pop News
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ABS-CBN to Sell Majority of QC Property to Ayala Land for P6.24 Billion
MANILA, Philippines — ABS-CBN Corp. has agreed to sell nearly 70 percent of its property in Diliman, Quezon City, to Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) for P6.24 billion as part of its efforts to raise funds and reduce its debt. On Thursday, ABS-CBN confirmed that it had signed a sale agreement for 30,000 square meters (sqm)… Read more
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DepEd Commits to Prioritizing Last-Mile Schools, Tackles SHS Voucher Irregularities
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) has reaffirmed its commitment to improving last-mile schools (LMSs), ensuring that underserved students in remote areas receive quality education. “Last mile doesn’t have to be last priority,” said Education Secretary Sonny Angara during a series of school visits in the Cordillera Administrative Region. Supporting Underserved Schools Last-mile… Read more
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PhilHealth Expands Coverage for Heart Surgeries, Introduces New Benefit Package
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) has significantly increased its coverage for open-heart surgeries, raising financial support to nearly P1 million, while also launching a new benefit package for heart valve repair and replacement surgeries worth up to P810,000. PhilHealth highlighted the need to enhance coverage for cardiovascular diseases, as these conditions… Read more
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Gilas Pilipinas Faces Tough Losses Without Kai Sotto in FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers
MANILA, Philippines — Gilas Pilipinas struggled in the third and final window of the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers, suffering back-to-back defeats against Taiwan and New Zealand as they adjusted to playing without Kai Sotto, who is out due to a torn ACL injury. Head coach Tim Cone admitted that the absence of the 7-foot-3… Read more
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6 Gen Z Summer Spots in Metro Manila for the Ultimate Vibes
Summer is here, and just because you’re staying in Metro Manila doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the ultimate Gen Z summer experience! Whether you’re into pool parties, aesthetic cafés, outdoor adventures, or sunset picnics, the metro has plenty of Instagram-worthy and vibe-filled destinations to explore. Here are the top 10 places to… Read more
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Consumers to Face Higher Electricity Costs by March
Electricity rates are set to increase next month after the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) approved a hike in the feed-in tariff allowance (FIT-All) due to the depletion of the FIT-All Fund caused by persistently low prices in the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM). In a statement, the ERC announced that it has granted the National… Read more
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Palace Dismisses Duterte’s Martial Law Claims
Malacañang has rejected former President Rodrigo Duterte’s claims that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. plans to declare martial law to extend his term, calling the allegations false and misleading. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin dismissed Duterte’s statements, referring to him as a “one-man fake news factory.” “This hoax is another budol emerging from a one-man fake news… Read more
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Panagbenga Festival: Baguio’s Spectacular Season of Blooming
Every February, the cool mountain air of Baguio City carries the sweet scent of blossoms as the Panagbenga Festival bursts into life. Known as the “Season of Blooming,” this month-long celebration transforms the Summer Capital of the Philippines into a dazzling spectacle of color, music, and culture. A Festival Rooted in Resilience More than just… Read more
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DILG Sets 10-Day Deadline for Urdaneta Officials to Comply with Suspension
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla has given Urdaneta City Mayor Julio Parayno III and Vice Mayor Jimmy Parayno ten days to step down in compliance with their suspension order, which was issued last month. During a press briefing in Baguio on Wednesday, Remulla addressed the situation, stating, “I give… Read more
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Cignal Clinches Third Seed in PVL All-Filipino Conference After Sweeping Akari
MANILA, Philippines – Cignal secured the third seed in the PVL All-Filipino Conference qualifying round after dominating Akari in straight sets, 25-17, 25-15, 25-21, on Tuesday at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City. The HD Spikers closed out their preliminary schedule on a three-game winning streak, led by Vanie Gandler’s 15 points. Rose Doria-Aquino also… Read more