Author: Manny Foz
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Markets Jolted as Trump-Zelenskiy White House Clash Sparks Investor Anxiety
A turbulent confrontation between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskiy in the Oval Office on Friday left investors unsettled, intensifying concerns over an already vulnerable financial climate. Following the public altercation at the White House, market sentiment dampened significantly, fueling investors’ fears around geopolitical stability and economic prospects. The unexpected display of…
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Senator Bong Go Applauds PhilHealth’s Expansion of Coverage for Infant Heart Conditions
Senator Bong Go praised the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) for expanding its health coverage to include surgeries for ventricular septal defects and tetralogy of fallot, two severe congenital heart conditions commonly affecting newborns. This expanded coverage by PhilHealth officially took effect on March 1. In a statement delivered in Filipino, Senator Go highlighted the…
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Marcos Encourages Filipinos to Reflect and Show Kindness During Ramadan
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. called on Friday for Filipinos to engage in deep reflection on their life’s purpose and extend kindness to those in need while joining the Muslim community in celebrating Ramadan. Marcos expressed solidarity with Islamic communities nationwide and globally as they celebrate this significant month. He noted, “The Holy Month of Ramadan…
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Over 1,200 Detained for Election Offenses in Nationwide Crackdown
In a significant nationwide operation, the Philippine National Police (PNP) has detained 1,234 individuals for violations related to the ongoing elections, as revealed by the Election Monitoring System. The data, spanning from January 11 to February 27, points to arrests connected to breaches of the Commission on Elections’ gun ban and other election-associated crimes. Among…
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Pope Francis Experiences Breathing Setback Amid Double Pneumonia Battle
Pope Francis encountered an “isolated breathing crisis” while in the hospital on Friday, February 28, marking a challenge for the 88-year-old pontiff as he fights double pneumonia. Francis has been receiving care at Rome’s Gemelli hospital for two weeks, having been admitted on February 14 due to a severe respiratory infection with additional complications. “This…
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Comelec Files Cyber Libel Complaint Against Isabela Vice Mayoral Candidate
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has escalated legal action against a vice mayoral candidate in Reina Mercedes, Isabela, filing a cyber libel complaint on Friday. Comelec Chairperson George Garcia personally submitted the complaint before the Office of the City Prosecutor in Manila against lawyer Jeryll Harold Respicio. The complaint cites violations of Article…
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