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Thu, 30 Dec 2021 16:45:00 +0800Modeling stint, scientific discoveries: 3 amazing Jose Rizal trivia for Rizal Day
It looks like we have more in common with National Hero Jose Rizal, a mere historical figure to the present generation, than we care to think.
Thu, 30 Dec 2021 16:28:00 +0800Grounded barge in Pangasinan caused by bad weather, PCG says
"While traversing the vicinity waters off Vigan City, Ilocos Sur, the Crystal Procyon encountered strong winds and big waves, cutting the towing line of POE 86 Kuching."
Thu, 30 Dec 2021 16:03:00 +0800Rainfall prompts continued assistance from gov't, election bets in areas affected by 'Odette'
"I can’t give money to every single person, the husband, the wife, the children because we don’t have that kind of money. So you should be content with what you will receive. Today, you will receive P5,000," Duterte said.
Thu, 30 Dec 2021 15:44:00 +0800Philippines stays under Alert Level 2 until January 15
Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles said the entire country will stay under Alert Level from January 1 to 15.
Thu, 30 Dec 2021 15:14:00 +0800Embattled athletics chief vows to fight Olympic body's withdrawal of recognition
Beleaguered PATAFA president Philip Ella Juico isn’t about to throw in the towel just yet in the issues between him and Tokyo Olympian pole-vaulter EJ Obiena and the Philippine Olympic Committee.
Thu, 30 Dec 2021 14:56:00 +0800Scientists urge gov't to develop mangrove forests, seagrass beds to protect coastal residents
In a statement Thursday, the Advocates of Science and Technology for the People urged the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the Department of the Interior and Local Government to develop and create coastal greenbelts instead of relo...
Thu, 30 Dec 2021 14:20:00 +0800Cops hurt in N. Cotabato raid on suspected motorcycle thieves out of danger
Four police officers wounded in a clash Wednesday with suspected motorcycle thieves in Pikit are now out of danger and recuperating.
Thu, 30 Dec 2021 13:16:00 +0800DOH: People who skip quarantine put others at risk of COVID-19, face penalties
"Now is not the time to relax and deliberately put others in danger. The entire nation worked so hard to keep our cases down," the health department said.
Thu, 30 Dec 2021 13:07:00 +0800With help from netizens, fisherman's son raises $1,000 to secure slot in US university
Marco Jones Sagun was offered a “Presidential scholarship” amounting to $35,000 per year in the Massachusetts-based university.
Thu, 30 Dec 2021 13:02:00 +0800Rizal Day: Center promoting Jose Rizal's heroism opens in New York
To mark the 125th death anniversary of Dr. Jose Rizal, the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), led by Chairman Arsenio “Nick” J. Lizaso, in partnership with the Philippine Consulate General (PCG) in New York, headed by Consul Gen...