Category: National
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Taguig’s Yakap Center Praised by DepEd as a Model for Inclusive Education
Taguig City’s Yakap Center for Children with Disabilities has been hailed by the Department of Education (DepEd) as a leading example of inclusive education and therapy. The center, located in Barangay Calzada-Tipas, was officially opened on February 26, 2025, and spans four stories, offering a range of services designed to support children with various disabilities.…
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Philippine Budget Secretary Commits to Sustained Fiscal Performance Amid Improved Deficit
Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman has pledged to intensify efforts to uphold the government’s commendable spending performance. This commitment comes in the wake of a reported 5.7% reduction in the national budget deficit for 2024, a development that has filled Pangandaman with joy. The announcement followed a report from the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) indicating…
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Alyansa Candidates Outline Development Plans for San Jose del Monte’s Growth
COMMITMENT TO PROGRESS. At a press conference held at the Lusso Grand Ballroom in Hotel Savano, Savano Park, San Jose del Monte, Bulacan, on February 28, 2025, Senate candidates from the Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas coalition, including Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino, Las Piñas City Representative Camille Villar, former Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos, former…
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CIDG Arrests Man for Fraudulently Using First Family’s Name in Government Contract Scams
FRAUDSTER ARRESTED. The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) apprehended a man, known as alias Simeon, inside a hotel in Pasay City on February 27, 2025. Simeon, who falsely claimed to be an ‘undersecretary’, was using the First Family’s name to deceive individuals into believing he could sway government procurement decisions for a commission. (Photo…
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Philippines Seeks to Strengthen Naval Bonds with Pakistan
DEEPENING NAVAL RELATIONS. At the Naval Station Jose Andrada in Manila, Philippine Navy’s Rear Admiral Alan Javier (right) presents a token of appreciation to Commodore Ahsen Ali Khan (left) of the Pakistani Navy, on February 26, 2025. The Philippine Navy is keen on enhancing its naval defense collaboration with Pakistan. (Photo courtesy of Philippine Navy)…
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Legislation Needed to Ensure Permanent Ban on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators, Says Lawmaker
MANILA, Philippines — A call has been made for the House of Representatives to pass legislation that would permanently prohibit Philippine offshore gaming operators (Pogos) to ensure that these entities do not resume operations in the future. Manila 6th District Representative Bienvenido Abante Jr. emphasized that without a formal law to institutionalize the President’s existing…
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Senator Loren Legarda Advocates for Cultural Preservation as Key to National Progress
MANILA, Philippines – Senator Loren Legarda emphasized the critical role of cultural preservation in shaping the future of the Philippines during her keynote speech at the Cultural Thoughts and Trajectories event. Held at the Manila House on Monday, February 26, 2025, the gathering was organized in collaboration with the National Commission for Culture and the…
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Philippines to Experience Predominantly Fair Weather Over the Weekend
MANILA, Philippines — The state weather bureau has forecasted predominantly fair weather conditions across the Philippines for the upcoming weekend. According to Obet Badrina, a specialist with the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa), citizens can anticipate generally pleasant weather across the nation. This forecast comes as a relief to many, ensuring a…
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Supreme Court Rules Detailed Mental Illness History Unnecessary for Insanity Defense
In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court of the Philippines has clarified that a detailed history of mental illness is not a prerequisite for defendants claiming insanity as a legal defense. This decision was handed down by the court’s third division and has significant implications for future legal proceedings involving mental health defenses. The ruling…
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