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Edsa at 40: Filipinos want democracy to curb poverty, inequality

MANILA, Philippines —This week, on Wednesday, February 25,  the Philippines will mark the 40th anniversary of the Edsa People Power Revolution that ousted dictator Ferdinand Marcos Sr. in 1986. Survey results suggest, however, that beyond freedom, Filipinos now expect more from the protest that restored democracy. Drawing on results from Wave 6 (2022) of the

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Students Held at School Gate in Puerto Princesa for Wearing Baggy Pants

Several Students Held at School Gate Over Pants Issue in Puerto Princesa  Some students from Sta. Monica National High School in Puerto Princesa City were held at the school gate over pants issue.  Last Friday afternoon, February 20, 2026, several parents expressed concern after their children were reportedly not allowed to leave the school campus. The issue started when some ... Read more

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No more patronage: DPWH to reassign field officials based on merit

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has started implementing a merit and performance-based reassignment of officials in its field offices nationwide “in the interest of promoting transparency, accountability and innovation.” The move will affect all regional directors, assistant regional directors, district engineers and assistant district engineers. “No more patronage. Proper

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Engr. John Gino: From national quizzer to topnotcher

CEBU CITY, Philippines – While many may fear complex calculations, a young Cebuano engineer considers these as challenges that are worth solving. Engr. John Lester Gino, a 23-year-old resident of Aloguinsan, Cebu, proved his mastery of formulas and figures after placing second in the February 2026 Mechanical Engineers Licensure Examination (MELE). Long before earning his

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Belle Mariano Wants To Work With Judy Ann Santos, John Lloyd Cruz

Belle Mariano shared her dream projects Kapamilya actress Belle Mariano expressed that she hoped to have projects with A-list stars Judy Ann Santos and John Lloyd Cruz. Belle is one of the homegrown talents of ABS-CBN. From being a child star, she was able to transition into a teen star, and she continues to reap ... Read more

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Rodrigo Duterte’s Lawyer Hopes ICC To Dismiss Charges: “We will ask you to give back to the Filipino people their Tatay Digong”

Nicholas Kaufman, Former Pres. Rodrigo Duterte’s Lawyer, Speaks at ICC Proceedings RODRIGO DUTERTE’S LAWYER – Nicholas Kaufman expressed their camp’s hope that the International Criminal Court (ICC) will dismiss the “grievously misplaced and politically motivated charges” against the former President. Former Pres. Rodrigo Duterte was allowed by the ICC to skip the confirmation of charges ... Read more

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Ministry links 72 Chiang Mai tiger deaths to distemper, not bird flu

An unusually high number of tiger deaths in Mae Rim, Chiang Mai, have been linked to disease, with the Agriculture Ministry saying today, February 23, that tests identified the cause and found no evidence that it spreads from animals to humans. Deputy Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Amin Mayusoh said that he had received an update …

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Toxic red tide alert raised in Zamboanga Peninsula, Eastern Samar

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur — The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has sounded the alarm on the presence of toxic red tide in some coastal waters in the country, warning residents against consuming shellfish harvested from affected areas. In its latest Shellfish Bulletin No. 04, Series of 2026, the BFAR confirmed positive paralytic

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Cebu City at 89: A city tested by tragedies, sustained by faith

EIGHTY-NINE years after fighting for its own charter, Cebu City stands at another defining moment. It has been tested by disasters, reshaped by politics, and steadied by a faith that has sustained generations. On February 24, 1937, Cebu formally became a chartered city through Commonwealth Act No. 58 (enacted October 20, 1936). This fulfills Don

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Walang Pasok: Negros town declares Feb. 25 local holiday for Edsa 40

BACOLOD CITY — Mayor Grace Arceo of Hinigaran town in Negros Occidental province has ordered the suspension of work in all government offices and classes in public and private schools on Wednesday, Feb. 25, to mark the 40th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution. February 25 is not a national non-working holiday. READ: Walang Pasok:

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