Category: News
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August 21 Holiday Status: Class Suspensions, Work Rules, and DOLE Pay Guidelines for Ninoy Aquino Day
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As the Philippines commemorates Ninoy Aquino Day tomorrow, August 21, 2026, Filipinos across the country are set to enjoy the first of two long weekends this month. Declared a nationwide Special (Non-Working) Day under Presidential Proclamation No. 1006, this holiday honours the life, sacrifice, and legacy of former Senator Benigno…
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Defense readiness, public safety drive online buzz on West Philippine Sea, social media scan shows
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A comprehensive, year-long Facebook social media scan reveals that while national sovereignty and China-related tensions remain major talking points, the online conversation surrounding the West Philippine Sea (WPS) is most intensely driven by tangible issues: visible defense actions, maritime presence, and public safety updates. The pioneering study, conducted by social…
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Philippine Independence Day 2026: Your Complete Guide to Araw ng Kalayaan
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Last updated: June 2026 Every year on June 12, the Philippines pauses to honor one of the most meaningful dates in its history. Araw ng Kalayaan — the Filipino name for Independence Day — is a nationwide commemoration of freedom, sacrifice, and national identity. Whether you want to understand the…
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Behind the Rollback: DOE Cites Global Supply Surplus and OPEC+ Stance
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The Department of Energy (DOE) Oil Industry Management Bureau confirmed that the recent localized price drops directly mirror a downward trend in the international crude market. According to the DOE’s weekly monitoring, a combination of surging non-OPEC production—particularly from the United States—and revised, softer global demand forecasts have created a…
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Cayetano to Minority Bloc: Defend the Senate’s Independence
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Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano has called on the minority bloc to cooperate in defending the independence and integrity of the Senate amid the controversies and pressures confronting the institution. Cayetano made the statement after the Sandiganbayan Fifth Division ordered the arrest of Senator Jinggoy Estrada. According to Cayetano, it…
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Nawiwili na kayo sa kadadagdag!: Sen. Imee Marcos ginisa ang Meralco sa “Bill Shock” at paulit-ulit na singil
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“Parang nawiwili na kayo sa kadadagdag!” Ito ang naging matapang na bwelta ni Senator Imee Marcos sa pamunuan ng Manila Electric Company (Meralco) sa gitna ng pagdinig ng Senate PROTECT Committee kung saan binatikos ng senadora ang tila “magic” sa pagkukuwenta ng kuryente na sa bawat pag-angat ng presyo ng…