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Former Maguindanao Governor Andal Sr. has passed away Friday night, the family lawyer earlier said in a statement. “It is with deep sadness that I announce to the public that former Maguindanao Governor Andal Ampatuan Sr. has passed away a few minutes ago,” Topacio said. “Details of his death are still sketchy. What is confirmed … Read more
The country’s premiere educational institution, the University of the Philippines are calling the attentions of aspiring high school students who wants to enroll in the university to submit their applications forms for the University of the Philippines College Admission Test (UPCAT). Based upon UP’s announcement, applicants from private schools in Metro Manila, will have to … Read more
While most employees are enjoying a day off from Friday’s work because of the celebration of Eid’l Fitr, the feast marking the end of Ramadan, there are some that had to report to offices on holidays. With this instance, how should every employee be paid by their employers? According to the Department of Labor and … Read more
At last Manila realized the need of repairing the crumbling ship serving as Philippines’ outpost in the West Philippine Sea, but Beijing seemed to not like the move of the country even branding the Philippines as a “hypocritical troublemaker and rule breaker.” Beijing pursues its rapid construction of artificial island in the disputed West Philippine … Read more
President Benigno Aquino III is yet to announce his bet on the coming 2016 polls. But for the presidential post, he has to endorse only one who will realize his vision of straight path. While the people are expecting the president would choose between Sen. Grace Poe and Interior Secretary Mar Roxas, Aquino has met … Read more
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) announced yesterday that the free Wi-Fi services are now available in a total of six areas in Metro Manila as part of the agency’s pilot test. Despite the limited Internet speeds, heavy-bandwidth sites like YouTube will be accessible through free public Wi-Fi hotspots set up in Metro Manila. … Read more
The usual number coding scheme in Metro Manila was lifted by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), today, Friday, July 17, 2015, in observance of the Eid’l Fitr or Fast of Ramadan holiday celebrated by our Muslim brothers in different parts of the country. MMDA posted an advisory on its social media pages as they … Read more
The filing of certificates of candidacy is set in October, but Vice President Jejomar Binay has not yet announced who will be his running mate for the 2016 polls. As the Liberal Party has also not yet announced its presidential and vice-presidential candidates, the United Nationalist Alliance standard bearer has difficulty finding a running mate. … Read more
The Philippine national government confirmed to the media, that the Philippine troops was repairing a crumbling ship, the Word War II-vintage BRP Sierra Madre to ensure that the ship remains livable for a tiny unit of Filipino Marines guarding the hotly disputed Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea. In an interview with Agence … Read more
China insists that they are the victim in the controversial maritime dispute over the West Philippine Sea and noted that it would never accept any decision by the United Nations (UN) arbitral tribunal. A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson already made an official statement that was posted online. Chinese Foreign spokesperson Hua Chunying stated that “The … Read more