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Marcos Aide: New Law Will Speed Up Infrastructure Boom

The government has taken a major step forward in fixing one of the biggest roadblocks to progress: delays in infrastructure projects. On Friday, Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs (SAPIEA) Frederick Go welcomed the signing of the Accelerated and Reformed Right of Way (ARROW) Act—a new law that promises to make […]
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Canada Joins Global Push, Formally Recognizes Palestine

On Sunday, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney made history. In a bold announcement, he declared that Canada now officially recognizes the State of Palestine. “Canada recognizes the State of Palestine and offers our partnership in building the promise of a peaceful future for both the State of Palestine and the State of Israel,” Carney said […]
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Palace suspends govt work, classes due to Super Typhoon Nando

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Sunday issued Memorandum Circular 97 suspending government work and classes in all levels in Metro Manila and other areas on Monday, September 22, in anticipation of the onslaught of Super Typhoon Nando. Signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, the order covers Abra, Antique, Apayao, Bataan, Batanes, Batangas, Benguet, Bulacan, Cagayan, […]
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No winner in Ultra, Super Lotto draws for September 21

MANILA, Philippines — There were no winners in the Ultra Lotto 6/58 and Super Lotto 6/49 draws on Sunday night, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said. The winning combination for Ultra Lotto 6/58 was 19-21-49-51-28-54 which had a jackpot prize of P49,500,000.00. For the Super Lotto, the winning numbers are 07-40-03-27-35-46 for a jackpot […]
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Palace slams ‘thugs’ who resorted to rally violence

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Sunday condemned the violent acts committed by some parties during mass protests against corruption held in different parts of Metro Manila. In a television interview, Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro said that those who triggered unrest in rallies, particularly in areas near Malacañang, were “thugs” with no other […]
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50,000 Voices Rise: Manila Calls Out Corruption

On September 21, the streets of Manila roared with anger and hope. More than 100,000 Filipinos flooded Luneta Park and the historic EDSA People Power Monument, demanding justice in one of the country’s largest anti-corruption rallies in years. The protests came as investigations continue into the alleged misuse of billions of pesos intended for flood […]
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