CBCP president: Pray for those who suffered

The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) on Sunday offered prayers to those who "suffered" especially the victims of the recent cyclones that hit the country. Current top breaking Philippine headlines regarding the nation, world, metro manila, regions and exclusive sp...

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NPA, army clash in Tarragona

ANOTHER encounter broke out between the security forces and the New People’s Army on Saturday morning, December 30, that resulted in the wounding of two government troopers. Philippine Army’s 10th Infantry Division (ID) Division Public Affairs Office (DPAO) chief Captain Jerry Lamosao said at 06...

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Westmincom report: 128 ASG, 182 BIFF members killed in 2017 operations by 6 military joint TFs

Intensified operations in 2017 by all six Joint Task Forces under the Western Mindanao Command against the different threat groups in their respective areas of operation led to significant results in the all-out campaign of the command, a yearend report said Sunday.

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LOOK: BIR issues new table on withholding tax

The Bureau of Internal Revenue has issued a new table on compensation for withholding tax, which reflects adjustments under the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) Law. 

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TRAIN likely to dampen stock trading, says PSE

The Philippine Stock Exchange has reminded stock market investors of the 20 percent increase in stock transaction tax under the ratified tax reform package of the Duterte administration.

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The brewing storm, which will be named Agaton, was tracked 960 kilometers east of Hinatuan, Surigao Del Sur at 3 a.m.

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The BIR has issued a new withholding tax table on compensation, implementing the amendments in the Tax Code pursuant to the newly-approved Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) Law. #BeFullyInformed

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Brewing New Year storm threatens Visayas, Mindanao

A low pressure area has entered the Philippine area and is threatening to slam Visayas and Mindanao on New Year's Day, state weather bureau PAGASA said Sunday. 

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CBCP says God gives everyone a chance to renew life in 2018

An official of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) said yesterday that as people welcome 2018, God gives everyone a chance to renew their lives.

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Baby killed as parents quarrel in Negros Occidental

Jolito Alandroque was arguing with his wife as he was carrying the baby then dropped their child on the floor.

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Stranded passengers in ports; Pagasa: Storm may affect Cebu - Cebu Daily News

Rough seas force shipping firms to cancel trips; 789 stranded — Coast Guard With the state weather bureau advising the public about a possible tropical depression that would possibly affect Central Visayas and Cebu on New Year’s Day, the seas around Cebu have also started to get rough, forcing a...

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Bishops praise Duterte for declaring December 8 as non-working holiday

Two Catholic bishops lauded the decision of President Rodrigo Duterte to declare December 8, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, as non-working holiday every year.   Current top breaking Philippine headlines regarding the nation, world, metro manila, regions and e...

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Huge drop in firecracker injuries seen in Western Visayas

THE Department of Health (DOH) in Western Visayas is expecting a huge decrease in the number of firecracker-related injuries in the New Year revelries. Dr. May Ann Sta. Lucia, regional coordinator of DOH-Western Visayas Violence and Injury Prevention Program, said Friday, December 30, that 19 cases�...

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Clark airport exceeds passenger target for 2017

More than 1.5 million passengers passed through Clark International Airport in 2017, surpassing 1.3 million passengers recorded in 2012, according to an airport official.

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Phinma, PSALM end row over Leyte plant

Phinma Energy Corp. said yesterday it had agreed with state-firm Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corp. (Psalm) to mutually end their administration agreement related to the Unified Leyte Geothermal Power Plant (ULGPP).

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Now, it’s ‘he said, she said’ in right-of-way affair

The supposed road right-of-way (ROW) racket in General Santos City has turned into a “he said, she said” affair.

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Scattered rain expected over south Luzon areas, the Visayas

The Bicol and Caraga Regions; and the Eastern and Central Visayas would experience cloudy conditions with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms due to the tail-end of a cold front, PAGASA predicted in Saturday morning forecast. Current latest trending Philippine headlines on science, technology br...

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December 8 now officially non-working holiday in the Philippines

President Duterte signs the new law declaring the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary a non-working holiday in the country

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PAGASA warns of possible LPA in Mindanao before New Year

PAGASA is monitoring a cluster of clouds east of Mindanao, which may develop into a low pressure area before New Year’s Day.

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Duterte: Reflect on Rizal’s patriotism

President Duterte urged the nation to continue the work of Dr. Jose Rizal in building a better Philippines.

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CPP 50th anniversary goal: ‘Overthrow Duterte regime'

The CPP says Filipinos are suffering under the Duterte administration's 'fascist tyranny, all-out economic liberalization, and bureaucratic corruption'

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WATCH: YouScoop footage of deadly Mandaluyong shooting

A YouScooper was able to take footage of Thursday night's deadly shooting in Mandaluyong City where two people, mistaken as armed suspects, were killed by policemen. Current top breaking Philippine headlines regarding the nation, world, metro manila, regions and exclusive special investigative r...

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New mall brings holiday cheer to Tacloban

Positioned as a neighborhood mall, the three-level Robinsons North Tacloban features anchor tenants, popular shops and restaurants, beauty and wellness spaces, and four state-of-the-art cinemas. 

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How to Leave a Informative Review on Facebook

How to leave a review on Facebook, and tips on what to say in a review. How to leave a review on Facebook, and tips on what to say in a review. Step 1: Search the Business Name in the top box. Search the business name in the box at the top, find the business you are lo…

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PAGASA: Possible rains in Visayas, Mindanao on New Year's Eve

The brewing low pressure area may bring light to moderate rain showers to the CARAGA region and other parts of Visayas and Mindanao as soon as it enters the country on New Year's eve, state weather bureau PAGASA said Friday.

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Marina chief hit for 11 ‘junkets’

ANOTHER government official was accused on Thursday of excessive travel – Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) Administrator Marcial ‘Al’ Amaro 3rd – who, a group of seafarers claimed, made 11 foreign trips just this year. The United Filipino Seafarers (UFS) wants the Senate to investigate t...

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Court denies with finality Revilla bid to stop trial

The Sandiganbayan has denied with finality the appeal of former Sen. Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. to be allowed to challenge the sufficiency of the prosecution’s evidence and thereby cut short his trial for plunder.

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Gov’t assures drivers modernization program will help them

The government’s jeepney modernization program will not drive jeepney drivers and operators out of business, but will instead strengthen the industry and address environmental concerns.

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MASTERMIND NAMED, CHARGED - Cebu Daily News

True to his words, Police Regional Office in Central Visayas (PRO-7) director Chief Supt. Jose Mario Espino named the person believed to be the mastermind in the ambush and killing of Ermita Barangay Captain Felicisimo “Imok” Rupinta. Espino said murder and attempted murder cases were filed agai...

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Things To Do Before You Die in California – Word Smith – Medium

When it comes to California, there are tons of things that you might want to add to your bucket list. When it comes to California, there are tons of things that you might want to add to your bucket list.

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EU allocates P 34 M for relief assistance to families affected by TS ‘Vinta’

The European Union (EU) on Thursday announced that it is allocating €570,000 (PHP 34 million) in humanitarian funding to deliver emergency relief assistance to families affected by the deadly Tropical Storm Vinta, which wreaked havoc across large parts of Mindanao days before Christmas.

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6 PRO-Central Visayas cops promoted

SIX police officers from Police Regional Office (PRO)-Central Visayas were promoted from the rank of chief inspector to superintendent, which is equivalent to lieutenant colonel in the armed forces. The promotees are Janette Princillo Rafter, Gaylord Padilla Tamayo, Noli Atencio Cernio, Dondon Briol...

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Palawan mayor gets hefty prison sentence over multiple graft raps

The Sandiganbayan Special 3rd Division sentenced Lucena Demaala in connection with 14 cases involving the unlawful transaction of supplies.

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Amazing Things to do in California – Word Smith – Medium

California is known for its great weather and for being the home of Hollywood. If visiting the Hollywood sign is not high on your list of things to do, here are a few other amazing things that you can do in California instead. California is known for its great weather and for being the home of Hollywood. If visiting the Hollywood sign is not high on your list of…

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Inquirer regional correspondent succumbs to heart attack

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Palace issues list of prohibited firecrackers, pyrotechnic devices

As the country prepares for the New Year revelry, Malacañang on Thursday released a list of prohibited firecrackers (paputok) and pyrotechnic devices (umiilaw), and appealed to Filipinos to abide by government regulations.

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PNP DATA: 14 incidents of illegal discharge of firearms recorded during Christmas holiday

The Philippine National Police (PNP) has recorded 14 incidents of illegal discharge of firearms during the Christmas holiday. Current top breaking Philippine headlines regarding the nation, world, metro manila, regions and exclusive special investigative reports.

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Firecracker makers warned against ‘Digong’

As demand for fireworks and firecrackers rises, illegal manufacturers and traders usually try to outdo each other by coming up with powerful mixes named after the newsmakers of the year, including one called “Digong.”

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What Duterte promised mayors in Vinta-hit Lanao del Norte

President Rodrigo Duterte vows to fast-track rehabilitation in Vinta-hit areas, but are the funds for handling disasters in 2017 enough?

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Davao mayor: Shopping mall passed fire safety checks

Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte on Wednesday declared NCCC Mall “fire safety compliant” as the death toll from the blaze that tore through the building on Saturday rose to 38 after the body of a mall security officer was recovered.

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Survivor of World War II Bataan Death March dies at 100

A San Francisco Bay Area man who survived the infamous 1942 Bataan Death March and symbolized the thousands of unheralded Filipinos who fought alongside American forces during World War II has died.

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Man falls from PBCom Tower on Ayala Avenue

A man reportedly fell from the seventh floor of the PBCom Tower in Ayala, Makati City, on Wednesday morning.

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5 Visayas provinces under state of calamity

Five of six provinces in Eastern Visayas region were placed by their respective provincial boards under a state of calamity as Tropical Storm “Urduja” (international name: Kai-tak) swept through central Philippines, dumping heavy rains that triggered flash floods and landslides.

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Crimes in Western Visayas down on Christmas – PNP

BACOLOD CITY: Crime incidents in Western Visayas “significantly dropped” between Christmas Eve and Christmas morning this year, compared to the same period in 2016, according to the Philippine National Police (PNP) in Region 6. Comparative statistics of the Western Visayas Police showed that dur...

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Tropical storm Urduja isolates Biliran from Leyte | Philippine Canadian Inquirer

The tropical storm Urduja left five bridges damaged, leaving the small island province in Biliran a serious problem as it was disconnected from Leyte. Biliran is now under a state of calamity. The separation of Biliran from Leyte due to a damaged bridge have doubled the difficulty of the community i...

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PNP aims zero stray bullet incidents in W. Visayas

Iloilo City — As New Year’s Eve approaches, the Philippine National Police (PNP) hopes that stray bullets will not injure or kill anyone in the Western Visayas region.

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What I learned of loss at Christmastime

Glasses clinked as the conversation flowed. The polished floors gleamed in the beautiful home in Dasmariñas Village, Makati, of one of our fabulously wealthy consultants who hosted the party. As I looked around at the animated faces of my fellow residents, I found it hard to believe that on the ver...

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