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DESPITE SLOW GROWTH, 2026 INFRA SPEND CUT
THE Marcos Jr. administration cut infrastructure spending to P1.272 trillion this year and plans only a modest increase in 2027, tempering a key source of economic stimulus in its bid to weed out corruption as the country tries to regain growth...
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PWD 'MIBAHAD,' GITUSAK-TUSAK OG PLAMINGKO
Patay ang 38-anyos nga may kakulian sa panghunahuna ug panglawas human gidunggab ug gitigbas sa Purok Damayan, Barangay Tutay, Lungsod sa Pinamungajan, niadtong Dominggo sa hapon, Agusto 9, 2026. Giila sa kapulisan ang biktima nga si Joey Papasin, usa...
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Consuelo by Chef Vince Garcia: A Taste of Filipino Heritage
In a place where heritage meets modern hospitality, Consuelo by Chef Vince Garcia offers a journey through Filipino and Kapampangan flavors, memories, and traditions. Located at the Barn Houses in Clark, Consuelo welcomes diners into a space that...
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DPWH TO ALIGN PROJECTS WITH 2017 MASTER PLAN
THE Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is reviving a 2017 master plan to address Metro Cebu’s chronic flooding, as it moves to connect drainage and flood-control projects across critical areas in Mandaue City. The renewed focus on the...
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BANTAWAN CULTURAL PRESENTATION.
Bagobo-Klata tribe members honor their roots through captivating traditional dances, rhythmic drumbeats, and intricate native attire at Magsaysay Park on August 12, highlighting the rich cultures, customs, and proud identity of Davao’s indigenous...
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ILOILO GOES ON ‘DISASTER MODE’
ILOILO – The Iloilo Provincial Government has shifted to “disaster mode” and is preparing tighter biosecurity measures after the redstriped soft scale insect (RSSI) infested more than 7,000 hectares of sugarcane plantations. Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr....
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Philippine peso 4th most undervalued in July Big Mac Index
The Economist’s Big Mac Index, July 2026 In The Economist’s July 2026 Big Mac Index, the Philippine peso was 56% undervalued against the US dollar, making it the fourth-most undervalued currency in the index. A Big Mac cost P169 in the Philippines,...
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Garbage problem critical, says BBM
Refusing to call it a “crisis,” President Marcos however described as “critical” the garbage problem that has contributed to flooding in parts of Metro Manila and nearby areas hit by heavy rains from the southwest monsoon. Marcos yesterday inspected...
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DIVE TO SURVIVE
A 32-year-old man was injured after falling down a staircase while escaping a neighbor who tried to stab him following a heated confrontation in Tondo, Manila, on Tuesday afternoon, August 11.
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SEVERAL AREAS IN LUZON UNDER STATE OF CALAMITY
CALUMPIT, BULACAN—The combined fury of the seasonal monsoon and recent weather disturbances like Tropical Depressions “Luis” and “Maymay” has taken a toll on communities that are still ill-equipped to solve flooding. That includes this Bulacan town...
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Cebu blood supply tight
Cebu Province barely has enough blood supply, leaving the province vulnerable amid a surge in dengue cases. The Philippine Red Cross-Cebu Chapter said its blood inventory remains sufficient for the time being but stressed that it is only at the minimum...
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‘Only VP can explain disallowed transfers’
ONLY Vice President Sara Duterte can fully explain why confidential funds allocated to the Office of the Vice President (OVP) and Department of Education (DepEd) were funneled by designated disbursing officers to third parties despite rules restricting...
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ILO: Youth job market stalls across region, including PH
Young people across Southeastern Asia and the Pacific, the subregion that includes the Philippines, are facing worsening employment prospects as youth joblessness and disengagement rise despite the region’s relatively low headline unemployment rate,...
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Bonoan: All senators got ‘leadership funds’
Former Public Works Secretary Manuel Bonoan testified Wednesday that all the senators availed themselves of “leadership fund” insertions in the 2025 national budget, with each lawmaker receiving at least P500 million in allocations while chairpersons...
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Marcos orders Las Piñas spillway project revived
PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered the Department of Public Works and Highways to revive and complete a long-delayed spillway in Las Piñas City, saying the project could significantly improve Metro Manila’s ability to drain floodwaters. Mr. Marcos...
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An ECC for open dump site? Highly questionable —CLO
The issuance of an Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECCs) for an old open dump site along Buri Road in Bacolod City’s Barangay Mandalagan has been questioned by the Bacolod City Legal Office (CLO) as procedures have been undertaken by developers...
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Of Filipino ‘Bayanihan’ and Korean ‘Jeong’: Envoy bids PH farewell
FOR THE past three years, outgoing South Korean Ambassador Lee Sang-hwa has made the Philippines his second home. While relatively short to fully experience the country, this stay allowed the ambassador to reflect on how Filipinos and Koreans actually...
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Maestro Demencio Cavao
“APasalip ALVIYA iti Sarita 2026 Alex Vicente Yadao Literary Foundation Dagiti Hurado: Cles B. Rambaud (pangulo), Ariel Sotelo Tabag, ken Juan Al. Asuncion PAY ania ti birbirokem dita, sir?” kinunak idi malasinko ti malabsak a lumakay a manguk-ukag...
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TATLE ASIA.COM
BEYOND ONE LANGUAGE Filipino literature has never belonged to a single language. It has always been shaped by stories written in Tagalog, Cebuano, Ilocano, Hiligaynon, Kapampangan, Waray and dozens of other mother tongues that continue to reflect the...
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The Best of the Best. Then and Now.
Twenty-six volumes ago, Gadgets Magazine set out to document a world where technology was evolving at an extraordinary pace. Since then, we’ve seen breakthrough products redefine entire categories, familiar devices become everyday essentials, and...
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Crimson dreams beneath the water: a lifelong dream
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40 Trails of the Past
An old soul gains a contemporary look within Grand Seiko diving watches
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Embodied State
Multidisciplinary artist Joshua Serain explores how the body archives of diasporic history builds collections with intent and sustainability
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How Red Fiber is shaking up the broadband scene in Manila
Imagine this: You’ve moved into a new space and you’re excited to start on your next project. It could be a new online business or remote-based work. You’ve already set up that home office vibe, and your laptop and other gadgets are ready. You can...
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The Ultimate Dining Cheatsheet
A quick and easy guide to help you plan your meals
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Kenkoy
BILANG panimula sa pagpasok ng bagong taon, nais kong gunitain ang isang seryeng lumabas sa Liwayway na lubos na kinalugdan at tinangkilik ng mga mambabasa. Naghandog ng hindi matatawarang galak at halakhak sa bawat tahanan. At gumuhit ng kasaysayan sa...
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Pambansang Manika: Ang Panaw ni Ahtisa sa Kahayag ug Kalig-on
A“After 18 years, I have finally arrived at my ultimate destination: to represent the Philippines on the Miss Universe stage. My pageant journey may end, but the work continues. Let’s continue fighting for what we want — a better Philippines and a...
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