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With the Middle East spiraling into chaos following the US-Israel strikes on Iran, the Department of National Defense and the Armed Forces of the Philippines have put themselves on full readiness to evacuate Filipino workers if the situation deteriorates further. DND spokesperson Asst. Sec. Arsenio Andolong confirmed the military is
Politics
After years of failed attempts, the push to legalize medical cannabis in the Philippines just cleared a major hurdle. The House Committee on Dangerous Drugs, jointly with the Committee on Health, approved a consolidated bill that would allow regulated medical use of cannabis — while keeping recreational marijuana firmly illegal. Under
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The world woke up to earth-shaking news on Sunday: Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, 86 years old, has been confirmed dead after a coordinated airstrike by the United States and Israel struck his compound in downtown Tehran. Iranian state media confirmed the death, while US President Donald Trump announced
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Here's a rare piece of genuinely good news: child labor cases in the Philippines have dropped by a staggering 45%, from 935,000 in 2021 to 509,000 in 2024, according to the Department of Labor and Employment. The milestone was highlighted at the Sixth Global Conference on
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A fire broke out along Obrero Street in Barangay 898, Punta, Sta. Ana, Manila on Sunday evening, quickly escalating to a third alarm as flames jumped between tightly packed houses. Residents first spotted thick smoke billowing from a house at around 5:40 PM and immediately alerted authorities. Fire responders
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Baguio City was in full bloom on Sunday as 30 stunning floral floats rolled down Session Road for the Grand Float Parade, marking the 30th anniversary of the Panagbenga Festival. Under the theme 'Blooming Without End,' the parade transformed the city's main streets into a breathtaking
Showbiz
Cavite is sending two stunning representatives to the Miss Universe Philippines stage! Feliza Fran Aldanz was crowned Miss Universe Philippines Bacoor while Tyra Jane Godino took the Miss Universe Philippines Dasmariñas title at a glamorous event held at Fernwood Gardens in Tagaytay. Feliza, a cum laude graduate from the University
Politics
Executive Secretary Ralph Recto has a new title to add to his already impressive resume: Auxiliary Vice Admiral of the Philippine Coast Guard. The formal donning and oath-taking ceremony was held aboard the PCG's flagship vessel BRP Teresa Magbanua on February 26. Recto, who previously served as a
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If you have a flight to the Middle East booked this weekend, you might want to check your status ASAP. Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific have canceled multiple flights to and from the region following the US and Israeli military strikes on Iran launched Saturday, February 28. PAL scrapped several
Sports
The Philippine Sports Commission has ambitious plans to modernize the historic 92-year-old Rizal Memorial Coliseum, transforming it from a basic indoor venue into a world-class, fully-convertible stadium capable of hosting major international events. PSC chairman Patrick 'Pato' Gregorio envisions the RMC hosting not just basketball and volleyball but
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Authorities in Eastern Visayas are sounding the alarm over a persistent teenage pregnancy crisis that shows no signs of slowing down. The region has one of the highest rates of adolescent births in the country, and local officials say the social and economic consequences are devastating. A national study estimates
Sports
The Philippine women's national football team takes on powerhouse Australia in their opening match of the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup today at Perth Stadium. It's a massive test for the Filipinas, who are riding high after winning gold at the 2025 Southeast Asian