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'Great Lives, Great Deeds'
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'Great Lives, Great Deeds'

VIRTUAL REALITY

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November 14, 2024
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If you thought Trump wasn't serious, look at his first appointments

A strange thing about the presidential campaign we just endured is how many people rationalized their support for Donald Trump by arguing that he wouldn't make good on some of his central promises.

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November 14, 2024
Stunted
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Stunted

FIRST PERSON

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November 14, 2024
Solving the housing problem
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Solving the housing problem

EYES WIDE OPEN

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November 14, 2024
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Create More

In line with efforts to attract more investments, President Marcos has signed into law Republic Act 12066, which broadens fiscal incentives and lowers the corporate income tax on certain foreign enterprises.

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November 14, 2024
Wellness center sees bright medical tourism prospects
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Wellness center sees bright medical tourism prospects

MEDICAL TOURISM TRAFFIC. A full complement of hi-tech, hi-touch healthcare specialists eagerly await medical tourists and wellness devotees.

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November 14, 2024
A beacon of world-class hospital rises in Pangasinan
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A beacon of world-class hospital rises in Pangasinan

A beacon of hope, health and healing

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November 14, 2024
Keeping a beloved son's legacy alive
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Keeping a beloved son's legacy alive

The JKQ Medical and Wellness Center derived its name from Julius K. Quiambao, a beloved son of Dr. Cezar T. Quiambao, the driving force behind the hospital's creation who now serves as the chairman of its board of directors.

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November 14, 2024
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QC's No. 6 most wanted falls

Police arrested the No. 6 most wanted person in Quezon City on Tuesday afternoon.

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November 14, 2024
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Palace names new appointees

Malacañang yesterday announced new appointments in the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS), finance and public works departments, as well as the Public Attorney's Office.

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November 14, 2024
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38,000 Makati Blu Card holders get cash incentives

Over 50,000 senior citizens continue to benefit from Makati's Blu Card program, which offers perks to enhance their quality of life, Mayor Abby Binay announced on Tuesday.

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November 14, 2024
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No data breach - GCash

No personal data breach occurred following the unauthorized transactions that led GCash account holders to lose funds, the e-wallet operator told the National Privacy Commission (NPC).

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November 14, 2024
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Vietnamese nabbed for party drugs in Pasay

A Vietnamese national was arrested by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) for allegedly selling party drugs in Pasay.

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November 14, 2024
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Bersamin, Remulla at NBI anniversary today

The National Bureau of Investigation will celebrate today its 88th founding anniversary with events planned to recognize the NBI's nearly nine decades of service.

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November 14, 2024
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PNP seizes P40.3-B drugs under BBM gov't

The drug war under the administration of President Marcos has netted P40.32 billion worth of illegal drugs, the Philippine National Police (PNP) reported yesterday.

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November 14, 2024
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DFA summons China envoy over baselines

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) summoned Chinese Ambassador Huang Xilian yesterday to manifest the Philippines' protest over China's drawing of baselines around Panatag Shoal or Bajo de Masinloc.

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November 14, 2024
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35 school days lost in disaster-hit areas

As many as 35 school days have been lost in some areas in the country due to the impact of storms and other natural disasters, the Department of Education (DepEd) said yesterday, as it announced the rollout of remedial measures to help students cope with class disruptions.

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November 14, 2024
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Phl seen as test case for loss, damage fund

President Marcos sees the Philippines as a test case for the Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage (FrLD) following the four successive tropical cyclones that hit the country in the past three weeks, Environment Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga said at the 29th Conference of the Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Baku, Azerbaijan.

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November 14, 2024
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Bacoor Assembly holiday declared

President Marcos has signed a measure declaring August 1 of every year a special working holiday to commemorate the promulgation of the declaration of Philippine independence.

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November 14, 2024
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Comelec to test ACMs for 2025 polls

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is all set for the field tests of the new automated counting machines (ACMs) to be used in the May 2025 midterm polls.

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November 14, 2024
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US defense chief to visit Phl

United States Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin III is scheduled to visit the Philippines again next week in what may be his farewell call on Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr. and his other counterparts in the Indo-Pacific Region.

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November 14, 2024
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Senators to PhilHealth chief: Answer inquiries respectfully

Senators yesterday called out the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) president for his manner of answering the interpellation of Sen. Joseph Victor Ejercito about the agency's billions of savings while many poor Filipinos struggle to access medical services.

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November 14, 2024
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DMW: Gov't to assist Pinoys facing deportation in US

The Philippine government is preparing to assist the estimated 370,000 Filipinos facing possible deportation from the United States.

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November 14, 2024
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Storm signals up in Cagayan, Isabela as Ofel intensifies

Typhoon Ofel will make landfall over Cagayan or Isabela today as it reaches peak intensity even as another typhoon is set to enter the Philippine area of responsibility, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).

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November 14, 2024
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Go Negosyo begins search for outstanding OFW entrepreneurs

Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who founded businesses in the Philippines are encouraged to share their success stories through the 2024 Inspiring Balik-Bayan Awards.

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November 14, 2024
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Garma returning from US

Retired police colonel and former Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) general manager Royina Garma \"should be on her way back\" to the Philippines after being denied entry to the United States earlier this week, according to Philippine Ambassador to the US Jose Manuel Romualdez.

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November 14, 2024
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Senate plenary OKs P1.3-B OVP fund cut

Vice President Sara Duterte thanked the Senate for approving the proposed P733.2-million budget for her office, even though it adopted the House of Representatives' P1.3-billion cut.

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November 14, 2024
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Siling labuyo soars to P600 per kilo

The retail price of siling labuyo or wild chili has surged to P600 per kilo following the onslaught of tropical cyclones in the Philippines, according to the Department of Agriculture (DA).

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November 14, 2024
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Phl may turn over Duterte to Interpol - Palace

The government may be obliged to turn over former president Rodrigo Duterte to the International Criminal Police Organization if the International Criminal Court (ICC) requests assistance from the Interpol, Malacañang said.

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November 14, 2024
Rody to ICC: Start probe before I die
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Rody to ICC: Start probe before I die

Profanities, but Rody loses cool at quad comm

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November 14, 2024