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Duero mayor steps down after Ombudsman dismissal order

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TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol — Duero Mayor Al Cadorniga Taculad stepped down from office on Sept. 16 after the Office of the Ombudsman ordered his dismissal for grave misconduct arising from his financial interest in municipal projects awarded to his construction firm. Vice Mayor Hernes Bajao assumed the mayoralty following Taculad’s departure. In a Sept. 1

BFAR distributes 100,000 tilapia fry in Ilocos

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SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur— The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Ilocos distributed 100,000 tilapia fry to fisherfolk across the region during the 70th Fishery Industry Forum held Wednesday (Sept. 16) at the Dingras Civic Center in Dingras, Ilocos Norte. The distribution was part of the forum’s efforts to boost fish production and provide

2027 budget: Congress’ spending plan should be scrutinized – watchdog

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MANILA, Philippines — Budget watchdog People’s Budget Coalition (PBC) on Thursday said Congress’ spending plan should have faced greater scrutiny after budget discussions for the legislature were terminated without any questions on the floor. “Scrutiny should be even higher when Congress is deliberating its own budget,” PBC co-coordinator Gybel Agregado told the Inquirer in a

House passes anti-spying bill amid civil rights concerns

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MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives on Thursday passed on final reading a bill modernizing the country’s anti-espionage laws, despite concerns from some lawmakers that its broad definition of spying could be used to crack down on dissent. With 224 lawmakers voting for House Bill No. 9642 and 10 against, the lower chamber approved

Tinio questions P500 Pera hike, calls for budget realignment

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MANILA, Philippines — Deputy Minority Leader and ACT Teachers Rep. Antonio Tinio on Thursday, Sept. 17, described the P500 increase in monthly allowance received by state workers in 2027 “woefully inadequate” after nearly 17-year impasse. Tinio said the P500-hike to the Personnel Economic Relief Allowance (Pera) was not enough, primarily amid rising commodity costs. He

Spring of the Blade S01 (Episode 1 – 6 Added) Chinese Drama

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Download Spring of the Blade S01 (Chinese Drama). DramaKey is the home of all Asian, Movies and Dramas. Synopsis After losing her mother as a child, Xie Qingyuan returns years later to uncover the truth and seek justice. Reuniting with Shen Run, once a fallen youth and now a righteous court official, they join forces […]

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Not a Stranger Review: A Slow-Burning Thriller That Finds Story In Motherhood

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Not a Stranger is a slow-burning Turkish thriller that works best when it looks beyond the "mystery", into guilt, exhaustion, and the identity crisis attached to motherhood; even if it leaves the viewers wanting to know more.

Plastic Beauty Review: A Thought-Provoking Netflix Drama That Cuts Beneath the Surface

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Plastic Beauty is a thought-provoking Japanese drama about cosmetic surgery, beauty standards and self-worth, anchored by Mayu Matsuoka and Riisa Naka’s compelling rivalry.

Till I See You (2026) Episode 4

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DOE eyes coal-blending facility to boost local fuel use

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MANILA – The Department of Energy (DOE) is exploring the establishment of a coal-blending facility to expand the use of locally produced Semirara coal in Philippine power plants and reduce the country’s dependence on imported coal. Energy Secretary Sharon Garin told a Senate budget hearing Thursday that many existing coal plants were designed for Indonesian-grade