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The Philippines and the crisis in Europe
Thousands of Syrian refugees are suffering and dying across Europe and the Philippine Government must play an active role in helping them. For several years, the Philippines has not known any huge role...
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On Grace and patience
When I think of Senator Grace Poe’s chance of winning the coveted top post of the land, I am reminded of the Greek philosopher Heraclitus who once said: “Good character is not formed in a week or a...
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Fil-Am guard among 3 suspects in California inmate's death
MANILA, Philippines – Jereh Lubrin, 28, a Filipino American jail guard, was one of 3 arrested on September 4, after an inmate under their watch was found dead.According to an Associated Press (AP)...
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Complaints vs overcharging recruiters on the rise in HK?
HONG KONG – There's been a recent increase in the number of OFWs lodging complaints of overcharging against employment agencies, according to the Consulate.Vice Consul Fatima Quintin, head of the...
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Online petition calls for 8 steps to ease MRT problems
MANILA, Philippines - "Remove the seats!" This is just one of the possible ways the government can ease the congestion inside overcrowded trains of the Metro Rail Transit (MRT) Line 3, according to a...
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#StopLumadKillings trends: Nasaan ang Pangulo?
MANILA, Philippines – Thirteen-year old Lumad Shin has not heard about Facebook or Twitter, but she is grateful that strangers online are helping her get justice for the killing of her father.“Salamat...
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PH to request extradition of Fil-Am murder suspect
MANILA, Philippiens – A Filipino American, who is suspected of murdering a woman in Zambales and who has fled to the United States, is set to be extradited to the Philippines.Department of Justice...
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#Poe2016 or #TraPOE? Netizens react to Poe's presidential bid
MANILA, Philippines – Senator Grace Poe officially declared her bid for the presidency on Wednesday, September 16."Ako po si Grace Poe, Pilipino, anak, asawa at ina...inaalay ko ang aking...
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Understanding APEC and disaster preparedness
On September 22-23, 2015, Senior Disaster Management officials of member economies to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) will meet in Iloilo City in order to discuss disaster concerns and...
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Ending hunger and malnutrition in PH is possible in 15 years but...
MANILA, Philippines – The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) include ending hunger and malnutrition by 2030. But given the state of nutrition of Filipinos, what can the Philippines achieve in 15...
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Netizens on President's Marwan speech: Annoyed
MANILA, Philippines - President Benigno Aquino III addressed the nation live on television on Thursday afternoon, September 17, to release results of an investigation into the death of Malaysian...
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#StayNegatHIVe: We need to talk about HIV/AIDS
MANILA, Philippines - The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a growing epidemic in the Philippines. This is supported by data from the Department of Health (DOH), which reported in June 2015 that...
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How 'mindfulness' helps us deal with high-stress jobs
MANILA, Philippines — Doing humanitarian work can be dehumanizing, so how do aid workers cope? “There are lots of cases of burnout in this sector,” said Hitendra Solanki, mindfulness and wellbeing...
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Will PH be the biggest carbon emitter in 35 years?
2013 was the most devastating year in recent Philippine history in terms of natural disasters. It was the year we experienced something we had never experienced before. Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan), the...
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Is it time? Netizens react to Roxas' invitation to Robredo
MANILA, Philippines — Administration standard-bearer Manuel "Mar" Roxas II formally asked Camarines Sur Representative Leni Robredo to be the ruling party's vice presidential candidate on Friday,...
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#StayNegatHIVe: Netizens show support for HIV/AIDS advocacy
MANILA, Philippines – Netizens and advocates came together on Friday, September 18, to break the silence on HIV/AIDS, as MovePH launched its #StayNegatHIVe campaign.The Philippines has the fastest...
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Climate change, the Syrian refugee crisis, and PH governance
A deluge of climate refugees will be yet a new challenge, if world leaders fail to forge an ambitious, robust, and binding global climate deal in Paris this December. This was how European Commission...
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Bangsamoro gov't should be able to stand on its feet – Iqbal
MANILA, Philippines – The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) is still “open for improvements and enhancement” but the “essential elements of a real autonomous government” should be included in the...
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Pinoy-dominated ‘Saturday Night Fever’ revives '70s in Kuala Lumpur
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – It was a night of bell bottoms, sparkly outfits, big hair, and dancing shoes. A night of great music that transcends time and generations. The closing show of Saturday Night...
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ABS-CBN News apologizes to UPLB for inaccurate report
In response to an online clamor demanding an apology from the news network over inaccurate reporting, ABS-CBN News apologized to the students of the University of the Philippines-Los Baños, on...
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