MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte described the Office of the Vice President as a "pillar of Philippine democracy" that transformed challenges into opportunities for impactful, grassroots service as it celebrated its 90th anniversary Thursday. The OVP was created as part of the 1935 Constitution that created the Philippine Commonwealth, removed in the 1973 Constitution, and was reinstated in the 1987 Constitution. To date, there have been 15 Vice Presidents since Sergio Osmena Sr. was elected in 1935. In her message, Duterte said that every Vice President in the country went through different experiences and challenges, from recovering after a war to crises and revolutions, and every one, through personal dedication, expanded the mandate of the office. "Pinatunayan nila na ang tunay na kapangyarihan ay nakakamit sa pamamagitan ng serbisyo publiko (They proved that real power is achieved through public service)," Duterte said. She urged the public to visit the OVP's pop up exhibits across the country to witness the stories, documents, and artifacts that showed the former Vice President's contributions through the years. Duterte also said that the OVP's 90th year would also launch the office's foundational groundwork to ensure the office remains "strong, stable, and effective for the next century,". Its three goals for the future include the creation of an OVP Museum, a permanent office for the OVP, and its charter. "These initiatives are our commitment to democratic institution-building. Strengthening this office will allow us to serve you better, more efficiently, and with greater impact," Duterte said.

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MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has appointed Finance Undersecretary Charlito Martin Mendoza as the new commissioner of the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR). Presidential Communications Office Acting Secretary Dave Gomez on Wednesday confirmed Mendoza’s latest appointment. READ: Winston Pepito is acting Cebu City vice mayor from Oct. 9 to Nov. 22 Mendoza replaced BIR chief Romeo Lumagui Jr., who served the agency for three years. Gomez did not disclose the reason for Lumagui’s exit. Before his new role, Mendoza served as undersecretary for the Revenue Operations Group (ROG) of the Department of Finance, where he oversaw the operations […]... Keep on reading: New BIR chief named by President Marcos

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The grand lobby of the five-star luxury family resort, Jpark Island Resort & Waterpark Mactan Cebu, set the stage for its much-anticipated annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on November 11, 2025.   This year’s celebration, themed “Into the Heart of Christmas,” paid homage to Cebuano culture while embodying a profound message of community commitment, unity, and love. The solemn ceremony was spearheaded by the resort’s leadership, including Chairman and President Justin Uy, CEO Jason Uy, and Vice President for Operations and General Manager Brian Connelly. A message rooted in Filipino love In his opening remarks, VP for Operations and General […]... Keep on reading: Into the Heart of Christmas: Jpark Island Resort & Waterpark lights up with love and resilience

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MANILA, Philippines -- Sen. Imee Marcos is pushing for a digital agriculture data dashboard (ADD) that willprovide a real-time view of the country’s food supply. She said the proposed ADD would empower farmers and consumers since it would track crop yields, planting and harvest schedules, import volumes, and farmgate-to-retail prices. The senator also said it would also guide policymakers in formulating policies on importation and food security. “Data should drive our food policy not guesswork or middlemen. We need a system that shows the real picture from farm to market,” Marcos said in a statement.

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• SunStar Philippines
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LUCENA CITY – Two women died on Wednesday in a fire that gutted their house in Antipolo City, Rizal province. The Police Region 4-A said in a report that the blaze of still unknown origin struck the residence of the victims, identified as “Marieta,” 68, and “Catherine,” 28, in Barangay San Roque at 8 p.m. READ: 3 dead, 1 hurt in Rizal fire The fire quickly spread to at least 20 other houses and was put out by firefighters two hours later. Both victims were found dead inside the comfort room of their residence. Investigators have yet to determine the […]... Keep on reading: 2 dead in Rizal town fire

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MANILA, Philippines — “Wala silang Merry Christmas.” (They won’t have a Merry Christmas) This was the message of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to personalities under investigation in relation to anomalous flood control projects in the country, warning they will be jailed before the year ends. “Makukulong na sila, wala silang Merry christmas,” he saids when asked when these persons will be put in jail. (They’re going to be locked up; they won’t have a Merry Christmas.) In an Unang Balita interview earlier, Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon said over 40 individuals allegedly involved in anomalous flood control projects in […]... Keep on reading: Marcos on flood control mess suspects: Wala silang Merry Christmas

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MIRANDA AND ANDY ARE BACK! The Devil Wears Prada 2 unveils its first teaser video, showing the return of the iconic characters of Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway in the movie. The movie is set to be released May 2026. 20th Century Studio/X

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‘WALANG MAGPAPASKO’ JUST IN: President Bongbong Marcos said he expects some of those implicated in the flood control scam to be jailed before Christmas. “Alam ko bago mag-Pasko, makukulong na sila. Wala silang Merry Christmas,” he said. | @TristanNodalo

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In his interview in the latest episode of 'Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho', celebrity chef and owner of Cochi restaurant, Marvin Agustin reflected on the challenging journey that his restaurant Cochi took before achieving a Michelin Bib Gourmand honor. The said recognition is given by the Michelin guide and honors restaurants with exceptional food and reasonable prices. Following the announcement of his Filipino-Spanish restaurant receiving the highly-respected Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition, Marvin took time to detail the challenging, yet inspiring story behind the milestone.

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Get ready na sa nonstop saya, good vibes, at kantahan kasama ang 'It's Showtime' family. Subaybayan ang 'It's Showtime' tuwing Lunes hanggang Sabado, 12 noon, sa GMA at Kapuso Stream.

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MIRANDA PRIESTLY AND ANDY SACHS ARE BACK! LOOK: The teaser trailer of "The Devil Wears Prada 2," starring Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway, has been released. 20th Century Studios/X

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SIERRA MADRE LOSING 9,000 HECTARES ANNUALLY The Philippines’ longest mountain range, the Sierra Madre, has long served as a natural carbon sink and as Luzon's storm buffer. Despite its environmental significance, the nearly 1.4-million-hectare forest is disappearing at a rate of

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MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday said the government is eyeing the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to check the status of flood control projects in the country. READ: Marcos wants to adopt AI in gov’t system ASAP “Gagamitin natin lahat ng paraan na nasa atin, pati nga hanggang AI, lahat ng smart tech na lumalabas para inspeksyunin,” he said during his President’s Report in Malacañang. (We will use all the means at our disposal, including AI and all the emerging smart technologies, for inspection.) Marcos said AI will be used to check and flag any anomalies […]... Keep on reading: Marcos wants AI to flag anomalies in flood control works

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MANILA, Philippines – Typhoon Uwan weakened into a low-pressure area on Thursday morning while traversing the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR), the state weather bureau said. In its 10 a.m. bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Uwan was last located 405 kilometers north-northeast of Itbayat, Batanes. Uwan was moving north-northwestward at 25 kilometers per hour and was expected to dissipate within the next 24 hours, Pagasa added. READ: Typhoon Uwan affects over 4.4 million Filipinos – NDRRMC Pagasa first monitored Uwan outside PAR on November 3, when it was a tropical depression. Uwan became a […]... Keep on reading: Uwan weakens into low-pressure area, leaving 4.6M Filipinos affected

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Benjamin Alves and his wife, Chelsea Robato, are once again enjoying the scenic sights and culture of Japan after their 2019 visit. Following the conclusion of GMA Afternoon Prime series ' Akusada ' and the theatrical release of his film 'Quezon,' Benjamin is now embarking on this well-deserved, highly anticipated vacation. In his Instagram post, he is happy that he can now spend time with his wife. “Finally after a long, busy year of work - travelling with my wife.” he wrote in the caption. Take a look at Benjamin and Chelsea's second stay in Japan below.

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