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Classes Suspended in 17,451 Schools as Storm Nando Strikes

The Department of Education (DepEd) sounded the alarm on Monday: 17,451 public schools across nine regions have suspended in-person classes as Super Typhoon Nando unleashed its fury. The impact is massive—over 10 million students and more than 426,000 teachers and staff are affected. To keep learning going, DepEd said schools have shifted to alternative modes […]
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Philippine Peso Exchange Rates : September 22, 2025

Philippine Peso Exchange Rates : September 22, 2025

Manila, Philippines (September 22, 2025) — The peso opened the week steady but cautious as the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) released its latest reference exchange rates. The U.S. dollar remains the strongest foreign currency against the peso, trading at ₱57.16 per $1, while several other global currencies also made noticeable moves. Here’s what’s happening […]
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Lacson: Congressional Insertions ‘original sin’ in multi-billion-peso flood control scam

(UPDATE) SEN. Panfilo Lacson on Monday declared that Congress itself was the “original sin” behind the multi-billion-peso flood control corruption scandal, blaming budget insertions for creating conditions that allowed anomalous projects and kickbacks to flourish. “If there were no insertions, corrupt officials would have nothing to exploit,” said Lacson, who is leading the Senate Blue […]
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Charlie Kirk Remembered as Force That Energized Conservatives

Charlie Kirk Remembered as Force That Energized Conservatives

Glendale, Arizona — Tens of thousands of mourners filled State Farm Stadium on Sunday, turning Charlie Kirk’s memorial into a powerful mix of worship, grief, and politics. The 31-year-old conservative activist, slain just 11 days earlier, was remembered as both a bold leader and a devoted Christian. Former President Donald Trump led the tributes, calling […]
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Crowds Converge in The Hague Demanding Duterte’s Immediate Release

The Hague, Netherlands—Around 200 Filipinos from different countries gathered on “Convergence Day” to demand the release of former President Rodrigo Duterte, who is currently detained by the International Criminal Court (ICC) over alleged crimes against humanity linked to his war on drugs. The atmosphere was charged with emotion as Duterte’s loyal supporters waved banners, chanted […]
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Celebrities Lead Powerful Sept 21 Protests in Luneta and EDSA

Celebrities Lead Powerful Sept 21 Protests in Luneta and EDSA

Manila was alive with energy on Sunday, September 21, as crowds gathered at Luneta Park and the EDSA People Power Monument to protest alleged corruption in government flood control projects. The twin demonstrations—“Baha sa Luneta: Aksyon na Laban sa Korapsyon” at Rizal Park and the “Trillion Peso March” at EDSA—drew not just ordinary citizens but […]
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VP Sara Writes Fierce Song About Corruption—Names to Follow?

Vice President Sara Duterte surprised Filipinos in Nagoya, Japan, over the weekend with a powerful revelation: she wrote a song about corruption—one she hopes will inspire people to stand up against greed and dishonesty in government. Before a cheering crowd, Duterte launched into a fiery speech, once again criticizing the Marcos administration, which she called […]
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Government vows to prosecute ‘anarchists’ behind violent protests

INTERIOR Secretary Jonvic Remulla on Monday vowed to pursue criminal charges against rioters who marred Sunday’s anti-corruption rallies, which drew up to 100,000 peaceful protesters in Metro Manila and other parts of the country. Remulla described the rioters as “anarchists” who disrupted what had been massive but peaceful demonstrations against corruption in flood control projects. […]
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