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(MANILA BULLETIN) Teachers, doctors, and nurses are among the prospective beneficiaries of several salary hike bills filed in the House of Representatives by Quezon City 5th district Rep. PM Vargas. Vargas said the proposed salary increases will function as an “all-year-round Christmas gift for dedicated public servants”. “Our public servants …

The Coalition of Persons with Disabilities in Newfoundland and Labrador says standing with government officials on Dec. 3 would foster an "illusion of inclusion." Sitting with government would create an 'illusion of inclusion,' says Nancy Reid The Coalition of Persons with Disabilities in Newfoundland and Labrador says they will not …

More than 135 Chinese maritime militia vessels have been monitored in the vicinity of Julian Felipe (Whitsun) Reef, West Philippine Sea, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) says on Dec. 3, 2023. (Photo by PCG) The swarming of Chinese maritime militia (CMM) vessels in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) continues as …

ILOILO CITY – A short film on the Panay Bukidnon indigenous peoples won in the 46th Gawad Urian. “Paglupad ka Banog” (The Flight of Banog) by director Elvert Bañares was awarded as Best Short Film in the annual awards given by film critic organization Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino (MPP) on …

Surigao del Norte 2nd district Rep. Robert Ace Barbers Surigao del Norte 2nd district Rep. Robert Ace Barbers has aired concerns over the possible link between the bombing of Mindanao State University (MSU) in Marawi City and a military operation in Maguindanao. Barbers was alluding to remarks made by the …

The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) on Sunday, Dec. 3, announced that a P28.6-million worth of Lotto 6/42 winning ticket was bought at a lotto outlet in SM San Lazaro, Manila. PCSO In the draw on Nov. 30, the sole bettor correctly guessed the winning number combination: 36-38-29-37-41-30. READ: https://mb.com.ph/2023/11/30/lone-bettor-wins-p28-6-m-lotto-6-42-jackpot-in-nov-30-draw …

MANILA, Philippines – The holiday is well and truly upon us! For those who are not feeling festive just yet, vivo has a major treat that will surely perk your spirits up. The smartphone brand kicked off a Christmas promo last December, extending until Jan. 31, 2024 to add an …

MANILA, Philippines — If there is anything positive that came out of the pandemic, it is that people became more conscious of their health and thus started to take concrete steps to protect themselves against serious diseases. The constant reminders to take precautions during the strictest of lockdowns made them …

Stephen Mitchell Jr., from Toronto, was 21 when he died in March. His name is one among 14 listed in Ontario court records as belonging to victims of Kenneth Law, who is accused of abetting suicides. Mitchell's father is remembering him as a "great young man." Kenneth Law accused of …

Some car dealerships in Canada are only selling some vehicles to customers who finance the purchase, and those who choose not to say they’re getting shown the door. Sales tactic turns away some customers who want to pay cash Some dealerships in Canada just don't want your cash when you're …