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  • DepEd to Reduce School Paperwork to Ease Teachers’ Workload

    DepEd to Reduce School Paperwork to Ease Teachers’ Workload

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    MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) announced on Monday that it would streamline the submission of school forms and reports to lessen the administrative workload of public school teachers. In a statement, DepEd confirmed that it would soon release a department order to implement the new guidelines. “Teachers have long raised concerns about… Read more

  • Duterte May Still Be Proclaimed as Davao City Mayor Unless Convicted – Comelec

    Duterte May Still Be Proclaimed as Davao City Mayor Unless Convicted – Comelec

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    The Commission on Elections (Comelec) stated on Sunday that former President Rodrigo Duterte could still be proclaimed as Davao City mayor unless he is convicted of crimes against humanity. “Hangga’t walang final conviction doon sa kanyang kaso, maaring dito sa loob ng bansa o sa labas, ang pangalan niya ay nasa balota, ang pangalan niya… Read more

  • DOF Eyes P20 Billion from Privatization, Hopes to Accelerate Asset Sales

    DOF Eyes P20 Billion from Privatization, Hopes to Accelerate Asset Sales

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    MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Finance (DOF) is turning to unsolicited proposals to help reach its privatization goals, estimating that around P20 billion in revenues is achievable this year. Finance Undersecretary Catherine Fong stated that this figure represents a conservative estimate based on current assets marked for disposal. However, this is just 20 percent… Read more

  • Senator Imee Marcos Expresses Shock Over Duterte’s Arrest, Compares It to Her Father’s Ordeal

    Senator Imee Marcos Expresses Shock Over Duterte’s Arrest, Compares It to Her Father’s Ordeal

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    MANILA, Philippines — An emotional Senator Imee Marcos expressed her shock upon learning about the arrest of former president Rodrigo Duterte, comparing his situation to the ordeal faced by her father, the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos Sr. Marcos Laments Political Retaliation During a press conference on Tuesday, Marcos voiced her disappointment, arguing that such political… Read more

  • King Charles III Calls for Unity Amid Global Uncertainty

    King Charles III Calls for Unity Amid Global Uncertainty

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    LONDON — King Charles III made a strong appeal for unity in uncertain times, as the 76-year-old monarch plays an increasingly visible role in the UK’s diplomatic efforts regarding Ukraine. Charles Steps Into Diplomatic Spotlight With Britain and European nations scrambling to maintain a united front after U.S. President Donald Trump’s sudden withdrawal of support… Read more

  • China Strikes Back with Tariffs on Canada Amid Growing Trade Tensions

    China Strikes Back with Tariffs on Canada Amid Growing Trade Tensions

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    China announced on Saturday that it will impose retaliatory tariffs on select Canadian goods, escalating the ongoing global trade war. China Hits Back at Canada’s Tariffs Beijing confirmed that starting March 20, it will impose: 100% tariffs on rapeseed oil, oil cakes, and peas 25% tariffs on aquatic products and pork from Canada This move… Read more

  • SC Justice Kho Calls for PhilHealth Overhaul Amid Budget Mismanagement Issues

    SC Justice Kho Calls for PhilHealth Overhaul Amid Budget Mismanagement Issues

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    MANILA, Philippines — Supreme Court Associate Justice Antonio Kho Jr. on Tuesday suggested that it may be time to overhaul the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) due to its alleged failure to properly manage its budget as required by law. Kho made the statement during the oral arguments on the controversial transfer of P89.9 billion… Read more

  • DepEd Commits to Prioritizing Last-Mile Schools, Tackles SHS Voucher Irregularities

    DepEd Commits to Prioritizing Last-Mile Schools, Tackles SHS Voucher Irregularities

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    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

  • PhilHealth Expands Coverage for Heart Surgeries, Introduces New Benefit Package

    PhilHealth Expands Coverage for Heart Surgeries, Introduces New Benefit Package

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    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

  • Gilas Pilipinas Faces Tough Losses Without Kai Sotto in FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers

    Gilas Pilipinas Faces Tough Losses Without Kai Sotto in FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers

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    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