MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has issued Executive Order (EO) No. 103, extending the transition period for the full devolution of certain executive branch functions to local government units (LGUs) until 2028. According to EO 103 signed on Nov. 6, provinces and municipalities will gradually shift to full devolution by no later than […]... Keep on reading: Local governments given until 2028 to assume devolved functions

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MANILA, Philippines — Typhoon “Tino” (international name: Kalmaegi) has left at least 204 people dead, 109 missing and 156 injured across the Visayas and parts of Mindanao, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) reported on Saturday. Based on the OCD data provided by deputy spokesperson Diego Mariano, Cebu was the hardest-hit province, with 141 deaths, […]... Keep on reading: Tino death toll rises to 204; 109 missing, 156 injured

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MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed Proclamation No. 1077 to allow a state of calamity to remain over separate areas and maximize the use of rescue, relief, recovery and rehabilitation efforts. The proclamation also activates the National Public Health Emergency Operations Center (PHEOC), to be headed by the Department of Health (DOH) Secretary, […]... Keep on reading: State of calamity may remain in multiple areas for over one year

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Gregoria “Oryang” de Jesus (1875-1943), who would play an important role in Philippine history at the turn of the century, grew up in Caloocan as the obedient daughter of a practicing Catholic couple. Her father strongly disapproved when Andres Bonifacio—a much older widower and, on top of that, a mason—began to court her. Nevertheless, headstrong […]... Keep on reading: Gregoria de Jesus, woman warrior, in a ‘Pinay pop musical’

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MANILA, Philippines — A new museum celebrating the life and legacy of war hero and former Bulacan Gov. Alejo Santos was recently inaugurated inside the Bulacan State University (BulSu) campus in Bustos town. The event is part of the 50th anniversary celebration of the school, first established by Santos and company as the Bustos Vocational […]... Keep on reading: Bulacan town fetes war hero Alejo Santos

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MANILA, Philippines — Typhoon “Uwan” (international name: Fung-wong) continued to intensify as it began to move toward the Philippine Sea in the eastern portion of Bicol Region, the state weather bureau said on Saturday. Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 3 has been raised over Catanduanes, the eastern portion of Camarines Sur, eastern portion of Albay, […]... Keep on reading: Mass evacuations ahead of intensifying Uwan

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MANILA, Philippines — Metro Manila on Saturday braced itself for the worst as Typhoon “Uwan” (international name: Fung-wong) was projected to move 245 kilometers east-southeast of Baler, Aurora, by Sunday afternoon. The Metro Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council placed the capital, home to about 15 million, on “red alert” to ensure quick, full-scale […]... Keep on reading: Metro Manila on red alert; free mall parking offered amid Uwan

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MANILA, Philippines — Ramon Magsaysay Award winner Fr. Flaviano “Flavie” Villanueva expressed support for the creation of a “truth commission” on the Duterte drug war, saying it would lead to deeper transparency and accountability over the thousands of extrajudicial killings (EJKs) during the previous administration. In a speech on Friday formally accepting the award, considered […]... Keep on reading: Magsaysay Award winner pushes for ‘truth commission’ on drug war

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BOGOTA, Colombia—Colombian photographer Édgar Jiménez, 75, walked around a room exhibiting “Adam and Eve,” his portrait of two of the first hippopotamuses that were brought to Colombia in the 1980s by the late drug kingpin Pablo Escobar. Jiménez, who once served as Escobar’s personal photographer, recalled taking the picture from only about 4 meters (13 […]... Keep on reading: Colombian artists tackle drug war -- thru Escobar pet hippos

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The University of the Philippines is on quite a run in the second round of the UAAP Season 88 men’s basketball tournament. For one, the Fighting Maroons have solidified their spot as the league’s second seed with an 8-3 record. On Saturday, the defending champions extended their win streak to four after dismantling the University […]... Keep on reading: UAAP: Maroons want relentless push into Final Four

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Lord, let Your light guide my day.

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MANILA, Philippines — Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla on Saturday said the International Criminal Court (ICC) had allegedly ordered the arrest of Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, a potential coaccused of ex-President Rodrigo Duterte who is charged with crimes against humanity. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, however, indicated that the former Philippine National Police chief won’t be […]... Keep on reading: Bersamin on ICC arrest of Bato: Not so fast

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AMMAN, Jordan—After making waves in their first-ever international campaign at the 2nd Asian Volleyball Confederation Asian Women’s U16 Volleyball Championship, the Alas Pilipinas girls continue to dream big as they strive to achieve more for the country. They couldn’t get a more perfect opportunity to reach for more success. Because of the team’s finish and […]... Keep on reading: Worlds-bound Alas girls show value of starting 'em young

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MANILA, Philippines — Typhoon Uwan (international name: Fung-wong) is “rapidly intensifying” as it moves closer to Catanduanes province, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said in its latest bulletin on early Sunday morning. Pagasa in its 5 a.m. update said that Uwan was last seen 195 kilometers east of Catanduanes, and has maximum sustained winds of 175 kilometers per hour (kph) and gustiness of up to 215 kph. It is still moving west-northwest at a speed of 35 kph. Uwan’s current forecast track shows that it will continue moving west-northwest.  By Sunday afternoon, it would […]... Keep on reading: Uwan ‘rapidly intensifying;’ more areas under Signal No. 4

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ANTIPOLO—Converge coach Dennis Pineda is hoping that the loss to San Miguel Beer would serve his team some good. “We accept that loss we had to San Miguel,” Pineda said. “That’s a champion team and we’re a young team that still lacks experience and facing those kinds of teams will help in our learning curve.” […]... Keep on reading: Loss to Beermen spurs FiberXers to win over Bossing

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Savi Davison turned her weakness into a strength in the pros. Known for her attacking prowess, Davison rose to the top of the blocking department in the PVL Reinforced Conference with 15 kill blocks, averaging 0.94 per set. She leads Choco Mucho’s Maddie Madayag (0.88), ZUS Coffee rookie AC Miner (0.68) and multiple Best Middle […]... Keep on reading: Davison adds teeth to PLDT defense

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