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How a Sorsogon surf camp helps keep kids in school
SORSOGON, Philippines – A local surf camp in Gubat, Sorsogon is making waves in the community, for reasons different from what others might initially assume.The growing interest for the water sports of...
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Are Duterte's multi-million-peso intel funds achieving their purpose?
(First of 2 parts)At a glance:President Duterte's intelligence and confidential funds alone are already 5 times bigger than the combined funds of the Office of the President (OP) received in 2016, the...
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LOOK: Not even storm Urduja can stop these newlyweds in Eastern Samar
MANILA, Philippines – They say love conquers all.On Saturday, December 16, a couple from Borongan town in Eastern Samar decided to tie the knot despite heavy downpour brought about by Tropical Storm...
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DSWD, LGUs provide P2.09-M aid for Urduja victims
MANILA, Philippines - The social welfare department is working double time to provide relief assistance to families affected by Tropical Depression Urduja (Kai-tak).In a 3 pm update on Monday, December...
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Taxi driver files complaint with LTFRB vs woman motorist who slapped him
MANILA, Philippines – The taxi driver who was slapped by a woman motorist over an alleged traffic row filed a complaint against her with the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB)...
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LOOK: 'Circulatory' and 'skeletal' maps of the Philippines
MANILA, Philippines – What do the country’s “circulatory” and “skeletal” maps look like?Geographer and cartographer David Garcia gave the public an idea with two maps he posted on Sunday, December 17....
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Why intelligence funds require scrutiny
Conclusion(READ: Part 1: Are Duterte's multi-million-peso intel funds achieving their purpose?)MANILA, Philippines – Because actual expenses charged against intelligence and confidential funds are...
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LIST: Hotlines, social media accounts during emergencies
MANILA, Philippines – Keep this list of hotlines and social media accounts handy during emergencies:National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC)Telephone hotlines: (02) 911-1406,...
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NDRRMC to public: Monitor weather updates this Christmas
MANILA, Philippines – Rainy Christmas or not, Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Undersecretary Austere Panadero advised local officials and the public to be prepared for possible...
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What's the share of gov't offices in the 2018 P3.8-T national budget?
MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED) – Do you know where your taxes go?The first national budget drafted completely by the Duterte administration amounting to P3.767 trillion ($74.79 billion) for 2018 is...
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Groups provide relief aid to Urduja-hit Biliran
MANILA, Philippines – Adding to the relief efforts initiated by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and local government units (LGUs), various groups – like the Philippine Red Cross...
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NDRRMC urges public to prepare, stay alert as LPA enters PAR
MANIL, Philippines – National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (NDRRMC) advised the public to prepare again as the new low pressure area (LPA), which entered the Philippine area of...
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'Sana mamatay ka': Netizens harass wrong woman in taxi row
MANILA, Philippines – In a classic case of mistaken identity, Christine Joy Icamen-Interior was at the receiving end of online harassment by netizens after being mistaken for the woman caught slapping...
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What LGUs should do before Vinta's landfall
MANILA, Philippines – To prepare for the landfall of Tropical Storm Vinta (Tembin), the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) raised alert level Charlie on Thursday, December 21, over...
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The golden man of parol
PAMPANGA, Philippines – For many Filipinos, seeing parols (lanterns) means that Christmas is just around the corner. But for a parol maker, it is his bread and butter.Ernesto David Quiwa, 70, spent...
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What are the hazard-prone areas along Vinta’s path?
MANILA, Philippines – The Mines and Geosciences Bureau tagged at least 5 areas located near the forecasted track of Tropical Storm Vinta (Tembin) that are prone to landslides and heavy flooding.Based...
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UNDP, PBE launch SDG monitoring app
MANILA, Philippines – While corporate social responsibility (CSR) has been a means of corporate self-regulation in the modern business world, "sustainable business" goes beyond that context of...
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NDRRMC, local government units prepare ahead of Vinta landfall
MANILA, Philippines – The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) is preparing for the onslaught of Tropical Storm Vinta (Tembin), which is set to hit Surigao del Sur between...
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Yellow alert raised in Cagayan de Oro: Possible flooding in low-lying areas
MANILA, Philippines – Ahead of Tropical Storm Vinta's landfall in Mindanao, Cagayan de Oro raised "code yellow" in the city, the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (CDRRM) said in a Facebook...
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Nearly 16,000 evacuate as Vinta hits Davao Oriental
MANILA, Philippines - At least 3, 363 families or 15,907 people were evacuated in Davao Oriental province due to Severe Tropical Storm Vinta (Tembin), the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) in the region...
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