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  • Senator Bong Go: Reconciliation Should Begin with Duterte’s Return

    Senator Bong Go: Reconciliation Should Begin with Duterte’s Return

    MANILA, Philippines — Senator Bong Go emphasized on Wednesday that any reconciliation efforts between President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and the Duterte family should begin with the return of former president Rodrigo Duterte to the country. Go made the statement in response to Marcos’ recent comment expressing openness to reconciling with the Dutertes. “Kung gusto… Read more

  • Health Workers Call for Wage Hike, Release of Delayed Benefits on Health Workers’ Day

    Health Workers Call for Wage Hike, Release of Delayed Benefits on Health Workers’ Day

    In commemoration of Health Workers’ Day on May 7, 2025, healthcare professionals across the country held coordinated demonstrations to call for improved compensation, better working conditions, and the immediate release of long-overdue benefits. Protest actions took place in key cities including Manila, Baguio, Iloilo, Bacolod, Cebu, SOCCSKSARGEN, Camarines Norte, and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in… Read more

  • DOLE Issues Pay Guidelines for May 12, 2025 Special Non-Working Holiday

    DOLE Issues Pay Guidelines for May 12, 2025 Special Non-Working Holiday

    The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has released guidelines regarding wage payments for employees on May 12, 2025, which has been declared a special non-working holiday in the Philippines for the midterm elections. For Employees Who Do Not Work: The “no work, no pay” principle applies unless there is a company policy, practice, or… Read more

  • Pink Smoke Rises Over Vatican: Women’s Ordination Advocates Make Bold Statement During Papal Conclave

    Pink Smoke Rises Over Vatican: Women’s Ordination Advocates Make Bold Statement During Papal Conclave

    As the Catholic Church convened to elect a new pope, an unexpected sight caught the attention of onlookers near the Vatican: pink smoke billowing into the sky. On May 7, 2025, members of the Women’s Ordination Conference released the colored smoke from a nearby hill as a symbolic act, advocating for the inclusion of women… Read more

  • Trump Suggests Russia’s Reentry into 2026 World Cup as Peace Incentive

    Trump Suggests Russia’s Reentry into 2026 World Cup as Peace Incentive

    During a recent meeting of the U.S. World Cup 2026 task force, former President Donald Trump proposed that allowing Russia to participate in the upcoming tournament could serve as an incentive to end the ongoing war in Ukraine. He acknowledged the gravity of the conflict and suggested that the re-admission of the Russian national team… Read more

  • Erwin Tulfo Tops Final SWS Senatorial Survey Ahead of 2025 Elections

    Erwin Tulfo Tops Final SWS Senatorial Survey Ahead of 2025 Elections

    In the final senatorial survey conducted by Social Weather Stations (SWS) before the May 12, 2025 midterm elections, ACT-CIS Party-list Representative Erwin Tulfo leads the race with 45% voter preference. Close behind is reelectionist Senator Christopher “Bong” Go, who garnered 43% support. The survey, conducted from May 2 to 6, 2025, in partnership with Stratbase,… Read more

  • Russia and Ukraine Conduct Latest Prisoner Exchange with UAE Mediation

    Russia and Ukraine Conduct Latest Prisoner Exchange with UAE Mediation

    In a significant development amidst the ongoing conflict, Russia and Ukraine have exchanged 95 prisoners of war each. The swap, facilitated by the United Arab Emirates (UAE), marks the 58th such exchange since the onset of hostilities in February 2022. Details of the Exchange The Ukrainian Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War… Read more

  • Cagayan de Oro Mayor Klarex Uy kinuwestiyon sa P330M cash advance

    Cagayan de Oro Mayor Klarex Uy kinuwestiyon sa P330M cash advance

    Nahaharap sa “hot water” si Cagayan de Oro Mayor Klarex Uy matapos itong ireklamo ng nagwawaldas ng pondo ng lokal na pamahalaan na aabot sa P330 million sa pamamagitan ng mga ginawang cash advances. Sa isang pressconference sa Cagayan de Oro City ibinunyag ni Teddy Sabuga-a, 9 na taong nagsilbi bilang dating City Administrator ng… Read more

  • Survey: Power Disruptions Erode Public Trust in Batangas Utilities

    Survey: Power Disruptions Erode Public Trust in Batangas Utilities

    April 25, 2025 – MANILA — A recent province-wide survey has revealed growing dissatisfaction among Batangas residents over the unreliable electricity service provided by BATELEC 1 and BATELEC 2. The findings show that frequent outages are eroding public confidence in the province’s two largest electric cooperatives, with many residents now considering alternative providers. The survey,… Read more

  • Paolo Duterte endorses Querubin for Senate

    Paolo Duterte endorses Querubin for Senate

    Via GMA News Davao City Representative Paolo Duterte threw his support behind retired military officer Ariel Querubin in the upcoming midterm senatorial elections. During a recent campaign event, Duterte urged voters to support the PDP-Laban slate, naming Querubin among his recommended candidates. “PDP-Laban na mga senador. I-vote straight nyo na lang ‘yan. Tapos kulang sila ng… Read more