Free education law entices Filipinos to finish college: CHED

Written by Philippine News Agency

The long line of students wanting to be a beneficiary of the Commission on Higher Education's (CHED) financial assistance program is an indication of the positive impact of the free college...

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No pre-shaded ballots for May 13 polls: Comelec

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An official of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Thursday said there is no truth to allegations that official ballots for the May 13 mid-term elections have been pre-shaded.

Comelec...

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Malacañang urges Bar passers to join gov't

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Malacañang on Friday called on the country's new lawyers to join the government and help in building a "progressive, peaceful" nation, as it congratulates this year's roster of bar passers.

"We...

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Marcos, hinikayat ang gobyerno na ibigay sa LGU ang 40% ng buwis ng national gov't

Written by Jean Ivan Revereza | Romblon News

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Hinikayat ni Ilocos Norte Governor Imee Marcos ang gobyerno na madaliin ang paggawa ng sistema kung saan dapat makuha ng mga local government unit ang kanilang 40% share sa national taxes.

Ito ay...

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Palace on IRR for Expanded Maternity Leave: 'Good for the family'

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The signing of the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) for the Expanded Maternity Leave Law (RA 11210) will benefit Filipino families, Malacañang said on Thursday.

“Makakabuti sa pamilya ‘yun...

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Sen. Bam welcomes CHED's move to go after SUCs collecting miscellaneous fees

Written by Jhay Fornal | Romblon News

Re-electionist Sen. Bam Aquino welcomed the Commission on Higher Education's (CHED) promise to go after state universities and colleges (SUCs) that still collect miscellaneous fees.

"Sa ating...

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Villar urges public to have an emergency plan for disasters

Written by April Joy Amar | Romblon News

Re-electionist Senator Cynthia Villar today urged the public to have their own emergency plans in the event of disasters.

Following the 6.1 magnitude earthquake in Zambales and the 6.5 magnitude...

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Villar urges farmers to be climate-smart

Written by April Joy Amar | Romblon News

To beat the effects of El Nino and the changing climate, Re-electionist Senator Cynthia Villar urged farmers to be climate-smart.

"Our farmers will have better chances of beating El Nino and the...

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