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Thu, 9 Jun 2022 15:28:00 +0800
Clarita Carlos advises ‘critical engagement’ with China on West Philippine Sea
“Critical engagement with China would be the way to go and [president-elect] Marcos [Jr.] noted that it will still be enhanced on all levels,” incoming National Security Adviser Clarita Carlos told GMA News’ “Unang Hirit” on Thursday.

Thu, 9 Jun 2022 15:21:00 +0800
In transition meeting, Remulla says DOJ has 'complicated' problems
Incoming Justice Secretary Crispin “Boying” Remulla has his work cut out for him when he soon heads the department, which he said, has "complicated" problems.

Thu, 9 Jun 2022 14:57:00 +0800
What will vloggers do in Marcos Jr.’s Malacañang? Incoming PCOO still unsure
Angeles, who will head the PCOO, said Thursday that their focus now is on reviewing the policy created by Duterte administration on bloggers and vloggers, admitting that they are unsure “if now is the right time to include them” alongside accredi...

Thu, 9 Jun 2022 14:31:00 +0800
Four Philippine universities remain on QS World rankings; UP falls by 13 spots
Four Philippine universities stayed on the annual Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings which was recently released.

Thu, 9 Jun 2022 12:08:00 +0800
Teachers, OFWs urge PhilHealth to scrap premium payment hike
Groups representing teachers and overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) urged Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) on Thursday to suspend the hike in premium payments starting this month. 

Thu, 9 Jun 2022 11:35:00 +0800
Marcos Jr. gov't urged: Appoint transport officials with empathy amid commuting crisis
"We need leaders who will break the cycle of focusing on infrastructure projects intended to benefit only private vehicles while overlooking the needs of commuters, pedestrians, and cyclists," AltMobility PH said in a statement sent to media. 

Thu, 9 Jun 2022 11:13:00 +0800
Hundreds of Sorsogon residents return home after Bulusan eruption
According to Sorsogon Provincial Information Office, some 104 families from Barangay Puting Sapa in Juban, Sorsogon went home after Sunday’s eruption.

Thu, 9 Jun 2022 10:39:00 +0800
Experts, advocates urge action on ‘unseen crisis of unintended pregnancy'
“The aftereffects cannot be captured in numbers—including the opportunity costs of millions of women and girls who delay or discontinue their education or workforce participation due to unplanned pregnancies," he also said in the group's press re...

Thu, 9 Jun 2022 09:34:00 +0800
LTFRB approves P1 provisional fare hike for jeepneys in NCR, Regions 3 and 4
"We had to address immediately the 6.50 fuel price increase yesterday that's why the board met today to resolve immediately the motion for recon for the provisional increase," Cassion said. 

Thu, 9 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0800
Go to Pinoys: Observe health protocols as restrictions ease
Sen. Bong Go urged Filipinos to remain vigilant and continue to adhere to health and safety protocols as the government gradually eases pandemic restrictions.



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