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Remulla Draws Flak Over Casual Tone in Class Suspension Posts; Celebrities, Netizens React
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MANILA, Philippines — Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla came under fire on Tuesday for using informal and colloquial language in announcing class suspensions via the official social media account of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG). The post, written in a humorous tone, included phrases such as “Mga…
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Torre Accepts Baste Duterte’s Fistfight Challenge, Proposes Charity Bout at Araneta
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MANILA, Philippines — Philippine National Police chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III has accepted Sebastian “Baste” Duterte’s challenge to a fistfight, suggesting that the match be held as a charity boxing event at the Araneta Coliseum this Sunday. “It’s okay with me if he really is serious,” Torre told reporters. “This…
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Fuel Rollback on the Horizon? DOE Hints at Possible Price Relief for Motorists
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After back-to-back fuel price hikes this week, Filipino motorists might soon catch a break at the pump. According to the Department of Energy (DOE), early market indicators suggest that petroleum prices could roll back next week—though officials remain cautious about confirming anything just yet. “For two days, based on MOPS…
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Fresh Missile Exchanges Between Iran and Israel Escalate Conflict; Nuclear Talks Called Off
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TEHRAN — Tensions between Iran and Israel escalated dramatically over the weekend as Iran launched another barrage of missiles at Israeli territory on Saturday, leaving several civilians injured, while Israel responded with renewed airstrikes targeting Tehran. The back-and-forth strikes mark a serious intensification in the conflict, with both sides issuing…
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P5 Billion Annually: More Power fuels Iloilo City’s economic growth – UA&P Study
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Iloilo City has experienced rapid economic growth over the past five years, significantly contributed by the efficient services of More Electric and Power Corporation (More Power), according to a study by the University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P). “On average, what is injected into the economy of Iloilo is…
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Escudero: House Must Abide by Senate Impeachment Court’s Orders
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MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Francis Escudero on Thursday stressed the importance of adhering to the authority of the Senate impeachment court, following Speaker Martin Romualdez’s concerns regarding the Senate’s return of the impeachment articles against Vice President Sara Duterte to the House of Representatives. In response to Romualdez’s remarks,…
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House OKs Bill Extending Barangay, SK Terms to Six Years; Polls Moved to 2029
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MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives has passed on third and final reading a bill that would extend the terms of barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials from three to six years and postpone the December 2025 elections to May 2029. In a session held Monday, 153 lawmakers voted…
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Meralco Announces Lower Electricity Rates for June Despite Slight Rise in Transmission Costs
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Electricity customers of Meralco can look forward to lower bills this June, as the power distributor has announced a fresh ₱0.11 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) reduction in household electricity rates. The rate cut—driven primarily by lower generation charges—marks the second straight month of relief for consumers, even though there was a…
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President Marcos Eyes Alternative Power Provider for Siquijor Amid Energy Crisis
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President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. expressed openness to the idea of allowing a new electricity provider to operate in Siquijor, as the province continues to experience severe power shortages. In an interview on Wednesday, Marcos responded to questions about whether another provider could take over from the Siquijor Island Power…
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ICC Unanimously Rejects Duterte’s Request to Disqualify Judges in Jurisdiction Dispute
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THE HAGUE — The International Criminal Court (ICC) has unanimously denied former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s petition to disqualify two judges from hearing his jurisdictional challenge in the case related to alleged crimes against humanity during his administration’s anti-drug campaign. The plenary of ICC judges convened on June 9 to…
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Senate Set to Open Impeachment Trial for VP Duterte on June 11
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MANILA, Philippines — The Senate has formally constituted itself as an impeachment court for the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, with proceedings scheduled to officially begin on June 11. Senate President Francis Escudero assumed his role as presiding officer on Monday, marking the official formation of the impeachment court,…
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Negros Power, naghatid ng malaking pagbabago sa electric service sa loob lamang ng 9 na buwan
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Sa loob lamang ng siyam na buwan mula nang itakeover ang electric service sa Central Negros, malawakang pagbabago sa impraktrakstura at kalidad na serbisyo ang agad na naipatupad ng Negros Electric and Power Corporation(Negros Power). Sa isang pressconference, inilatag ni Negros Power President at CEO Roel Castro ang comprehensive report…