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Toy guns covered by gun ban - Comelec

Even realistic toy guns or replicas are covered by the gun ban imposed in connection with the May 2025 midterm polls, according to the Commission on Elections (Comelec).

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January 15, 2025
The Philippine Star

Northeast monsoon, shear line to bring rainfall in Luzon

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has issued a warning of significant rainfall and its potential impact over several regions in the country due to the northeast monsoon and shear line.

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January 15, 2025
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Phl Plans More Joint Naval Patrols With Other Countries

More – and bigger – joint naval patrols with allied nations are being readied for this year, the Philippine Navy announced yesterday.

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January 15, 2025
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Fast-track rice programs, DA told

Programs aimed at boosting rice farmers' productivity should be accelerated by government agencies, President Marcos said, as cited by the Department of Agriculture (DA).

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January 15, 2025
The Philippine Star

PNP 'grand conspiracy' probe underway

A \"grand conspiracy\" of police officers mishandling drug operations during the previous Duterte administration will be probed by the Department of the Interior and Local Government.

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January 15, 2025
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OCTA: VP trust rating suffers 10-point drop

Public satisfaction and trust in most of the country’s highest government officials dropped in the fourth quarter of last year, with Vice President Sara Duterte suffering significant declines in her ratings, a survey conducted by the OCTA Research showed.

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January 15, 2025
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Palace: BBM Still Against VP Impeachment

Malacañang yesterday reiterated President Marcos' opposition to moves to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte.

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January 15, 2025
The Philippine Star

NGCP Maintains Compliance With Existing Regulations

Without an approved regulatory reset process, the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) maintained that it adhered to the regulations in place at the time by requesting an interim revenue scheme from the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to ensure the continuity of its operations.

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January 15, 2025
Comelec defers printing of ballots after SC TRO
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Comelec defers printing of ballots after SC TRO

SC reverses Comelec DQ of 5 local bets

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January 15, 2025
The Philippine Star

BBM to DOH: Ensure continuous PhilHealth service

President Marcos yesterday directed the Department of Health (DOH) to ensure the continuous delivery of services by the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) even if the state-run insurer did not receive a subsidy in this year's national budget.

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January 15, 2025
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BIR surpasses collection target, 1st time in 20 years

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has achieved a landmark success by surpassing its P2.85-trillion collection target for 2024, a goal set by the Development Budget Coordination Committee in March last year.

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January 15, 2025
The Philippine Star

Quimbo Named Acting Appropriations Panel Chair

Marikina City 2nd District Rep. Stella Luz Quimbo will be taking over the post of Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Zaldy Co as chairman of the House of Representatives' appropriations committee, but only in an acting capacity, House secretary general Reginald Velasco said yesterday.

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January 15, 2025
SURVIVING THE AGE OF DISTRACTION
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SURVIVING THE AGE OF DISTRACTION

Our phones may be smart, but it's up to us to prove we're smarter. The digital abyss will always be there, waiting.

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January 14, 2025
TRAINING TO COMPETE AT HYROX
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TRAINING TO COMPETE AT HYROX

I have been meeting Hyrox athletes quite often recently and they are all excitedly awaiting possible news of a Hyrox competition in the country this year.

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January 14, 2025
Connecting Communities to Nature
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Connecting Communities to Nature

The Philippines is home to a number of bird species, featuring more endemic species compared to other large countries.

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January 14, 2025
SM Foundation, Philippine Red Cross transform an old warehouse into a blood center clinical lab
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SM Foundation, Philippine Red Cross transform an old warehouse into a blood center clinical lab

2024 was an unforgettable year for the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Quezon City Chapter.

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January 14, 2025
The Fatted Calf: Feasts & Family in a Farmhouse
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The Fatted Calf: Feasts & Family in a Farmhouse

Though it is near the Mendez Junction known for its fresh beef stalls, The Fatted Calf along the Tagaytay-Nasugbu road has the beef – but also fish, chicken, pork and lots and lots of seed-to-table vegetables.

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January 14, 2025
'The Modern Negrense'
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'The Modern Negrense'

There really is something about Negrense food that gets me excited.

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January 14, 2025
Gerald Santos decides to reinvent himself
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Gerald Santos decides to reinvent himself

Although what happened to him 19 years ago took a long time for him to come out in the open and disclose it, Gerald Santos felt there was really a time for everything.

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January 14, 2025
DIREK JERRY SINENENG ATTESTS TO TEAM JOLLY'S REEL AND REAL-LIFE CHEMISTRY
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DIREK JERRY SINENENG ATTESTS TO TEAM JOLLY'S REEL AND REAL-LIFE CHEMISTRY

In charge of the mise-en-scène of the now-airing \"Prinsesa Ng City Jail\" is Jerry Lopez Sineneng.

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January 14, 2025
HOW MARTIN AND POPS BECAME CLOSER THROUGH THEIR GRANDCHILD
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HOW MARTIN AND POPS BECAME CLOSER THROUGH THEIR GRANDCHILD

Martin Nievera and Pops Fernandez, dubbed as the industry's Concert King and Queen, are set to grace the stage together once again for the concert, Always & Forever, on Feb. 7 at the Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena.

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January 14, 2025
Aegis pays tribute to late member Mercy Sunot in concert
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Aegis pays tribute to late member Mercy Sunot in concert

It will be the first time that the legendary (Original Pilipino Music) OPM rock band Aegis will be staging their concert without one of their vocalists, Mercy Sunot.

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January 14, 2025
Empowering Senior Citizens
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Empowering Senior Citizens

At a recently concluded forum organized by Capampangan in Media Inc. (CAMI), Senior Citizens Partylist Representative Rodolfo Ordanes (right) reaffirmed his dedication to partnering with the government and civil society to promote the welfare of senior citizens.

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January 14, 2025
The Philippine Star

CDC Ramps Up Efforts to Attract Global Investors

Clark Development Corp. (CDC) is intensifying its efforts to attract more locators to the freeport.

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January 14, 2025
The Philippine Star

Pi Sigma Delta Marks 50 Years of Principled Sisterhood

The Pi Sigma Delta Sorority will mark its 50th anniversary with a homecoming celebration on January 25, 5 p.m. at the UP Diliman Bahay ng Alumni.

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January 14, 2025
The Philippine Star

Cybersecurity solutions tackled at GRC conclave

As industries rapidly adopt artificial intelligence (AI) and undergo digital transformation, risks of data breaches, unauthorized transactions and system failures are more pressing than ever.

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January 14, 2025
The Philippine Star

Employers urged to invest in upskilling to retain talent

An online job portal has urged Filipino employers to invest in upskilling their workforce as part of their efforts to retain talent.

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January 14, 2025
The Philippine Star

DOF assures transparency in LGU tax allotments

The Department of Finance (DOF) has reaffirmed its commitment to transparency and adherence to the Supreme Court's Mandanas-Garcia ruling in determining the national tax allotment (NTA) shares for local government units (LGUs).

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January 14, 2025
The Philippine Star

Maynilad on track to completing Las Piñas water reclamation facility

West Zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services Inc. said it is making significant progress in the construction of its P4.84-billion water reclamation facility (WRF) in Las Piñas scheduled to begin operations by July next year.

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January 14, 2025
Essential FAQs: Filing tax returns and paying taxes explained
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Essential FAQs: Filing tax returns and paying taxes explained

Clear tax filing instructions and guidelines are essential for promoting compliance and ensuring that taxpayers are not caught off guard by sudden regulatory changes.

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January 14, 2025