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DPWH opens 57 kilometers of Samar–Eastern Samar highway

TACLOBAN CITY — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has opened 57 kilometers (km) of the 70-km Basey-Maydolong Road, which links the provinces of Samar and Eastern Samar. This significantly reduces travel time between the cities of Tacloban and Borongan. As of May this year, the DPWH-Eastern Visayas (DPWH-8) reported that P1.7 billion of

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Human settlements dept turns over 300 modular shelter units to Naga City

LEGAZPI CITY — Naga City has begun benefiting from the expanded Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino (4PH) program with the turnover of 300 modular shelter units in Barangay Pacol on Thursday. Naga City Mayor Maria Leonor Robredo thanked the national government for the Bayanihan Village units, which will provide immediate housing assistance to families affected by

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Group appeals dismissal of raps vs. Recto, others over PhilHealth funds

MANILA, Philippines —A coalition of doctors and lawyers on Thursday urged the Office of the Ombudsman to review its resolution that cleared top government officials over the controversial transfer of P60 billion from the state-run Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) reserve funds to the national treasury. The motion for reconsideration challenges the Ombudsman’s June 2,

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PDP-Laban recognizes Gatchalian as Senate president – Padilla

MANILA, Philippines — The Partido Demokratiko ng Pilipinas, also known as the PDP-Laban, recognizes the Senate presidency of Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian, the party’s ex-president Sen. Robin Padilla said on Thursday. Gatchalian was elected as Senate president on Wednesday with the vote of 13 members of the chamber. “The party has accepted the proclamation of Senator

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Kris Lawrence On Embracing New Chapter With Katrina Halili

Kris Lawrence is not wasting this “second chance” from Katrina Halili. In a social media post, singer Kris Lawrence openly expressed his feelings for Kapuso actress Katrina Halili. R&B singer Kris Lawrence shared a cinematic video of Kapuso actress Katrina Halili taken during their recent trip to Hong Kong with their daughter, Katie. “You’re probably watching ... Read more

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GenSan port resumes limited ops after post-quake inspections

MANILA – Limited passenger and cargo operations have resumed at the Makar Port in General Santos City after the completion of initial structural inspections, more than a week after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake hit southeastern Mindanao on June 8. In a statement on Thursday, Department of Transportation (DOTr) Acting Secretary Giovanni Lopez said the resumption

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Drug suspect with M-14 rifle nabbed in Cotabato

COTABATO CITY – Anti-narcotics operatives serving a search warrant arrested a suspect for possession of alleged shabu and a loose high-powered firearm in Kabacan, Cotabato on Wednesday. Charlene Magdurulang, Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA-12) regional director, said the operation conducted in Sitio Lumayong, Barangay Kayaga led to the arrest of a 45-year-old man known by

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House resolution seeking probe into Ateneo cagers’ death filed

MANILA, Philippines — A resolution seeking a congressional inquiry into the deaths of two members of the Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) men’s basketball team has been filed by several ranking officials of the House of Representatives. In a statement on Thursday, Deputy Speakers Paolo Ortega V and Jefferson Khonghun, along with Deputy Majority Leader Ernest

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Cayetano calls Lacson ‘divisive’, slams P700M estimate

MANILA, Philippines — Former Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano on Thursday accused Sen. Panfilo Lacson of being “divisive” and engaging in “intellectual dishonesty” after the latter claimed that the Senate spent P700 million during Cayetano’s 28-day stint as Senate president with only “chaos” as the outcome. “I said, where could that figure have come from?

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Angeline Quinto Proves Dreams Have No Deadline After Graduating at 36

Angeline Quinto’s Graduation Story Is Inspiring Thousands Online ANGELINE QUINTO – Dreams truly have no expiration date, and Angeline Quinto is living proof after proudly earning her college degree while juggling family and career. Filipino singer and actress Angeline Quinto has added another remarkable achievement to her list of accomplishments after completing her college education ... Read more

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