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The Department of Education (DepEd) and teachers’ group on Tuesday, Oct. 31, commended teachers who served their poll during the 2023 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE). The Electoral Board and poll watchers at the Manila High School in Intramuros, Manila start the canvassing of votes for the Barangay and …

The Department of Health (DOH) said on Tuesday, Oct. 31, that 1,088 new Covid-19 cases were recorded from Oct. 23 to 29. Photo from Pixabay The Health Department noted that these cases showed a five percent “drop” with an average daily count of 155 cases compared to the previous week …

As the nation observes All Saints Day on Wednesday, Nov. 1 and All Souls Day on Thursday, Nov. 2, the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines called on the faithful to live holy lives and follow the life and works of saints. Bishop Daniel Presto (Photo courtesy of the San …

Two of President Joe Biden's top advisers asked U.S. lawmakers to provide billions more dollars to Israel on Tuesday at a congressional hearing interrupted repeatedly by protesters denouncing American officials for backing "genocide" against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin …

House Speaker Martin Romualdez (Speaker’s office) “Act with civility, restraint, and respect for one another.” House Speaker Martin Romualdez issued this appeal to Filipinos on Sunday, Oct. 29, on the eve of the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE). “We implore all candidates and their supporters to act with civility, …

AGDANGAN, Quezon – A 56-year-old driver was killed and 10 persons were injured when their van rammed a backhoe in Barangay Sildora here before dawn on Sunday, October 29. A VAN crashed into a backhoe in Quezon on Sunday, October 29. The driver was killed and 10 passengers were injured. …

Cebu 5th district Rep. Vincent Franco “Duke” Frasco (center, seated) (Facebook) Who needs a birthday gift if you have a beautiful family? House Deputy Speaker and Cebu 5th district Rep. Vincent Franco “Duke” Frasco celebrated his 42nd birthday last Oct. 27. His birthday gift came in the form of his …

President Marcos is looking at prioritizing the purchase of locally-manufactured building materials for future infrastructure projects. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of Malacañang) Marcos welcomed the idea pitched by the Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) infrastructure cluster to go local, recognizing the importance of giving preference and priority …

SEOUL, South Korea — Victims’ families, survivors and activists will hold a mass commemoration in Seoul on Sunday to mark the first anniversary of the deadly crush that killed nearly 160 people during Halloween festivities last year. Bystanders pay their respects in front of flowers and notes left on a …

Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose Manuel Romualdez believes that “not in a million years” would the Philippines’ relationship with the United States sour because of China’s attempt to drive a “wedge” between them. (From left) Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo and United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken …