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Legislators were able to pass the bill on second and third readings in the same day after President Rodrigo Duterte certified the measure as urgent. Without which, lawmakers would have to wait for 3 days after second reading before ultimately passing the measure.

Eyed as stimulus, proposed 2021 budget hurdles Senate

Voting 22-0, with no abstentions, the upper chamber approved House Bill 7727 early on its plenary session. Read more

In this photo taken March 13, 2020, personnel from the Quezon City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office and the City Health Department train to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Nurses' group urges COVID-19 task force to allow more to work abroad

The government has lifted the deployment ban on healthcare workers, instead setting a cap at 5,000. Read more

Left photo shows erring establishment Casa de Arte; Photo on the right shows empty famous white beach of Boracay.

DOT backs recommendation to close down Boracay establishment breaching COVID-19 protocols

The Department of Tourism on Thursday condemned the irresponsible Halloween party mass gathering in an establishment on Boracay island. Read more

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My Camino de Santiago journey (Part 2 of 3)

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"While it was certainly a trip of ultimate highs, I did encounter...

A better kind of politics

by: Elfren S. Cruz

When one talks of papal encyclicals, the common impression is...

A dose of hope

by: Joey Concepcion

As pharmaceutical companies report good results on their COVID-19...

Rare works at Leon Gallery’s kingly treasures auction

by: Pepper Teehankee

Leon Gallery presents exceptional artworks, antiques, and memorabilia...

Papa Piolo knows best

by: Ricky Lo

Iñigo Pascual on what his dad, Piolo Pascual, reminds him about...

Duterte’s remedial test on vaccination

by: Federico D. Pascual Jr.

After its dismal performance in restricting the entry and spread...

Some things to look forward to

by: Rey Gamboa

With just a little more than a month before yearend, commuters...

Australia investing in partnerships in Southeast Asia

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The hallmarks of a good friendship are trust, openness, respect...

‘Environment and disasters: too much water or not enough of it’

by: Gerardo P. Sicat

Through the year’s annual cycle, we get disasters that happen...

These watercolor paintings lift the spirit

by: Maurice Arcache

Over 100 talented artists showed off their watercolor paintings...

Why is Alden ‘going crazy?’

by: Ricky Lo

Yes, it’s true: Alden Richards is “going crazy” and he happily...

How will you spend your Christmas in the time of pandemic?

by: Rose Fres Fausto

And just like that it’s Christmas season already!...

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