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Highlights from the 2024 MAMA Awards & Your Next Trip Guide!

In November, Osaka, Japan, was buzzing with excitement. The streets of Dotonbori were filled with people from all over the world, enjoying the cool autumn night. Tourists walked around, savoring delicious Japanese food like takoyaki, while the air started to feel a little colder as winter approached. Just 3 kilometers away, inside the Kyocera Dome […]
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South Korea’s President Yoon Apologizes for Martial Law Action

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol faced intense pressure this week after attempting to impose martial law. He apologized publicly, saying his decision was made out of desperation, but also confirmed he would not step down. His apology came just hours before an impeachment vote that could decide his future in office. Yoon declared martial […]
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PH Urges Filipino Immigrants to Apply for Dual Citizenship

The Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) is encouraging Filipinos who have become naturalized citizens in other countries to reacquire their Filipino citizenship. This step allows them to enjoy the perks of dual citizenship without giving up their foreign nationality, giving them “the best of both worlds.” Why Apply for Dual Citizenship? CFO Policy Chief Rodrigo […]
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NewJeans Faces Contract Issues with ADOR Amid Legal Fight

NewJeans, one of K-pop’s rising stars, has announced the termination of their exclusive contract with HYBE’s sublabel, ADOR. The group stated that they can no longer trust the company due to alleged repeated breaches of contract and mistreatment. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the situation: Why Did NewJeans Terminate Their Contract? The members claim that […]
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9 Million Motorcycle Plates Delayed, Says COA in Dec 2023

As of December 2023, millions of motorcycles in the Philippines still lack proper license plates, leading to ongoing road use without identification. The Commission on Audit (COA) revealed this issue in its 2023 report on the Land Transportation Office (LTO). 9 Million Plates Backlogged The COA report highlighted a staggering backlog of 9,115,374 motorcycle plates, […]
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Grade 12 Students Create Robot to Fight Fires in Tight Streets

Three Grade 12 students from Tapinac Senior High School have created a special robot to help firefighters put out fires in hard-to-reach places. The robot, named PYROSAGE, stands for “Portable Yet Robust Operation with Smart Automatic Guardian Fire Monitoring.” The students — Ma. Casandra Dela Pena, Jazmine Valencia, and Paul Timpog — said their goal […]
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US Ship Near Spratlys: Exercising Right to Sail in the Area

Recently, the military forces of the Philippines, Japan, and the United States sailed together within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone. This activity was part of a special mission called the Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA). The purpose of the MCA is to help the three countries work better together to face security challenges in the […]
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PH Embassy: South Korea travel safe after brief martial law scare

The Philippine Embassy in South Korea assured Filipinos that it is safe to travel to the country despite a brief martial law declaration earlier this week. There are no border restrictions, flight suspensions, or disruptions to public transportation, including airports, seaports, and trains, the embassy confirmed on Thursday. Travel Safety Reminder In an advisory, the […]
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