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Credit to Author: Neil Jayson Servallos| Date: Tue, 17 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0800

The law that aims to provide free science, literacy and mathematics tutoring to kindergarten to grade 10 students (K-10) is expected to go into full swing in the near future with the signing yesterday of its Implementing Rules and Regulations.

Credit to Author: Ian Laqui| Date: Mon, 16 Dec 2024 14:47:00 +0800

In an 18-page decision dated July 23, penned by Associate Justice Ricardo Rosario, the Supreme Court ruled that sexual relations between two unmarried adults are not inherently immoral, as there is no law prohibiting such relationships.

Credit to Author: Cristina Chi| Date: Mon, 16 Dec 2024 12:40:00 +0800

Fresh Japanese strawberries are set to return to Philippine shelves after both countries reached an agreement to lift the export ban on the fruit starting Sunday, December 15.

Credit to Author: Pia Lee-Brago| Date: Mon, 16 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0800

La Niña conditions may develop in the next three months, but are expected to be relatively weak and short-lived, according to the latest forecast from the United Nations weather agency.

Credit to Author: Mark Ernest Villeza| Date: Mon, 16 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0800

Philippine Coast Guard spokesman for the West Philippine Sea Commodore Jay Tarriela on Saturday condemned recent remarks by China’s Ministry of Defense, calling them “acts of intimidation and misinformation aimed at undermining the Philippines’ sovereign rights in the disputed waters.”

Credit to Author: Alexis Romero| Date: Mon, 16 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0800

It was the movie industry’s turn yesterday to be honored by the Malacañang concert series that seeks to recognize the contributions of key sectors while promoting Filipino culture and talent.

Credit to Author: Ian Laqui| Date: Sun, 15 Dec 2024 17:24:00 +0800

According to state statisticians, 1,322 individuals, or two-thirds of the recipients of the OVP’s P500 million confidential and intelligence funds have no marriage, death or birth records.

Credit to Author: Jose Rodel Clapano| Date: Sun, 15 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0800

A new loan program of the Land Bank of the Philippines will dissuade needy Filipino pensioners and government workers from turning to loan sharks in times of emergency, Rep. Fidel Nograles said yesterday.

Credit to Author: Marc Jayson Cayabyab| Date: Sun, 15 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0800

Lola Estelita Dy knew that she might not get justice in her lifetime for being repeatedly raped by Japanese soldiers during World War II.

Credit to Author: Emmanuel Tupas| Date: Sun, 15 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0800

With the start of the traditional Simbang Gabi tomorrow, the Philippine National Police (PNP) has put in place security measures to ensure the safety of the public who will attend the dawn masses.