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PH laws on transportation 'really incomplete' – expert
MANILA, Philippines – More than half of the vulnerable road users who died in road traffic crashes are motorists and pedestrians. However, the currently existing laws that seek to protect them are...
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Children’s health in peril as climate impacts escalate in PH
MANILA, Philippines – More Filipinos are now exposed to viral diseases due to climate change impacts in the country."He had been complaining of headache and stomach cramps, and had chills at night even...
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Filipino entrepreneur brings a taste of Pinoy food to Qatar
DOHA, Qatar – Dahlia Agbanlog had an expansive view of the dazzling West Bay district from the small round table where she sat. The long narrow skyscrapers that lined the streets seemed to twinkle...
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VIRAL: 3 Marines dance to nursery rhyme 'Baby Shark'
MANILA, Philippines – Philippine troops inside the war-torn Marawi City still have high morale despite the ongoing armed conflict for more than 5 months now.A video showing members of the Philippine...
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VIRAL: Homeless father, son study hard along Davao street
DAVAO CITY, Philippines – Even without a roof over their heads, a little boy and his father have been persevering to study hard for school. Taken by Facebook user Mildred Catadman Yu, a photo of a...
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Law groups denounce Duterte's 'brazen assaults' vs democratic institutions
MANILA, Philippines – Law groups slammed President Rodrigo Duterte for his "brazen assaults" against Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno and the Office of the Ombudsman, saying such attacks undermine...
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LOOK: Flooded Pola spillway in Sta Cruz, Occidental Mindoro
MANILA, Philippines – The Pola spillway in Sta Cruz, Occidental Mindoro, has remained unpassable to people and small cars due to flooding since 1 am on October 14, Saturday. According to the Local...
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How the 'tiger of Mayon' protects the unpredictable volcano
LEGAZPI CITY, Philippines – Like many stories of romance, theirs started with an insatiable attraction.At an early age, George Cordovilla fell madly in love with her. Like how any hopeless romantic...
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How a bitter recession gave birth to a sweet export business
DAVAO CITY, Philippines – There were no signs that could have prepared her for the better. But all of a sudden, in the early 2000s, Shirley Dayanan saw a recession sweep multinational companies,...
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How residents make a living out of their home, Lake Bulusan
SORSOGON, Philippines – The lake was calm, and the ambiance was serene. The mirror image of Mount Bulusan in the backdrop left the tourists muted in awe. It seems that everyone was caught by the...
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The Sumilao farmers, a decade after they marched for their rights
BUKIDNON, Philippines – In 2007, 10 years after a 28-day hunger strike, 55 farmers walked 1,700 kilometers from Sumilao, Bukidnon to Manila in 60 days to reclaim their 144-hectare ancestral land from...
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LOOK: Organizations, communities unite to preserve Paco Park
MANILA, Philippines – The Escuela Taller de Filipinas Foundation, Incorporated and the National Parks Development Committee (NPDC), along with communities surrounding Paco Park in Manila, launched a...
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Jeepney modernization would lead to loss of jobs – leftist group
MANILA, Philippines – Leftist group Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (Bayan) urged the public to support the two-day nationwide transport strike set for Monday to Tuesday, October 16 and 17.In a statement on...
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Stranded? Report transportation problems using #CommuterWatch
MANILA, Philippines – Several transport groups are gearing up for a nationwide transport strike from Monday to Tuesday, October 16 to 17.The protest aims to oppose the planned public utility vehicle...
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What is happening outside Metro Manila during the nationwide transport strike
MANILA, Philippines – Will the nationwide transport strike scheduled on Monday to Tuesday, October 16 and 17, affect the whole country?Various local government units within and outside Metro Manila are...
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What to expect during the October 16-17 transport strike
MANILA, Philippines – In line with the two-day nationwide transport strike on Monday and Tuesday, October 16 and 17, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) regional offices...
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Jeepney riders feel effects of transport strike
MANILA, Philippines – The lack of public transport, in particular jeepneys, was felt by commuters on Monday, October 16, the first day of the nation transport strike. As early as 7 am Monday, netizens...
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'Globe on strike too?': Netizens complain about the network's poor service
MANILA, Philippines – Globe Telecom subscribers woke up Monday morning, October 16, unable to make calls, text, or even connect to the internet. (READ: ‘Make Internet a basic service in PH’)Many users...
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Startups tapped to rescue disaster-prone ASEAN region
MANILA, Philippines — When natural disasters strike, can innovative startups help us recover? Can they help reduce the risks of calamities?From crowdfunding platforms to drones, chatbots, and...
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Piston, #TransportStrike trend on Twitter
MANILA, Philippines – Piston and #TransportStrike trended on Twitter during the nationwide transport strike on Monday, October 16.Piston, which stands for Pinagkaisang Samahan ng mga Tsuper at Operator...
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