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3 Philippine parks named as new ASEAN heritage treasures

The Philippines has reached a milestone in biodiversity preservation with three of its natural parks now included in the ASEAN Heritage Parks (AHP) list. The addition of Apo Reef Natural Park, Turtle Islands Wildlife Sanctuary, and Balinsasayao Twin Lakes Natural Park brings the country’s total to 14 parks on the prestigious list. These parks now […]
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New Help Center Opens to Make Life Easier for Overseas Workers

Former Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) Marie Grace fondly recalls her time working in Singapore. While she cherishes the memories, she also remembers the challenges she faced, particularly in navigating multiple offices to meet her overseas employment requirements. In those days, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), which was previously divided into the POEA and OWWA, […]
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Diana Zubiri Returns to Acting in ‘Mga Batang Riles

Diana Zubiri is making her much-anticipated return to television with the upcoming Kapuso series, “Mga Batang Riles.” In an interview featured in Lhar Santiago’s report on “24 Oras” on Tuesday, Diana shared her excitement about the project. “Kami ang unang show na papasok ngayong bagong taon. So, kami ang kumbaga opening ng taon na ito […]
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DOH Rejects ₱37.5M Plan for PhilHealth 30th Anniversary Ads

The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has decided to reject a proposed budget of ₱37.5 million meant for promotional materials and other items to celebrate its 30th anniversary next year. This decision, confirmed by the Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday, was aimed at conserving government funds and ensuring they are used to benefit PhilHealth […]
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Marcos May Ask Bicam to Fix 2025 Budget, Says Lacson

MANILA, Philippines — Former senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson said on Tuesday that President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. could ask Congress to reconvene the bicameral conference committee to correct the 2025 national budget and fix issues about education funding. Why Is There a Problem? The 2025 General Appropriations Bill (GAB), amounting to ₱6.352 trillion, was recently […]
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South Korea Court Starts Review of President Yoon’s Removal

SEOUL, South Korea — The Constitutional Court of South Korea has officially started reviewing the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol after allegations of his attempt to impose martial law on December 3. The court’s decision could determine whether Yoon is removed from office or reinstated as the country’s leader. Why Was President Yoon Impeached? […]
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Jennylyn Mercado, Dennis Trillo Enjoy Sweet Japan Getaway

Kapuso stars Jennylyn Mercado and Dennis Trillo took a short but sweet vacation in Japan, where they enjoyed some well-deserved relaxation and quality time together. A Picture-Perfect Moment in Tokyo The real-life couple shared a heartwarming post on Instagram, featuring a photo of them hugging each other in front of the beautiful Senso-Ji Temple in […]
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5 Dead in Wisconsin School Shooting, Including the Shooter

Madison, Wisconsin — A heartbreaking school shooting on Monday morning at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, left five people dead, including the suspected shooter, and injured five others. Among those killed were children, according to authorities. Where It Happened The incident occurred at Abundant Life Christian School, a private school with around 400 […]
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800 Arrested, Including 40 Filipinos, in Crypto Love Scam

LAGOS, Nigeria — Nigerian authorities recently arrested 792 people, including 148 Chinese and 40 Filipino nationals, in a major operation targeting a scam that combined fake online romances with cryptocurrency fraud. The Big Raid On December 10, Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) stormed the Big Leaf Building, a luxurious seven-story facility in Lagos, […]
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