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Nearly five million cyber-attacks against desktop computers stationed at home in the Philippines were recorded from January to June 2021, according to a cybersecurity company.
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People want an end to child marriage, but can a law change culture?
The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) noted a decline in its prevalence worldwide — from one in four girls from 10 years ago to about one in five today.With the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic impacts, the UNICEF fears that 10 million more girls worldwide will end up becoming child brides.A separate analysis by Save the Children projected that 2.5 …
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Malong showcases Philippine textiles at NYC Fashion Week
The traditional Filipino malong – fiercely colorful and a cultural pride – frontlined local fabrics that were featured at the recently revived New York Fashion Week.
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The Embassy of the Czech Republic commemorates the 168th Birth Anniversary of Ferdinand Blumentritt
The Czech – Philippine relations, while formally established in 1973 through the creation of Embassies in their respective capitals, go a long way back. The people-to-people ties between the two nation-states had been already flourishing and serve as one of the foundations of current bilateral ties. Evidence of this is the formidable friendship of a Czech professor, Ferdinand Blumentritt, and …
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Philippine grocery items cheapest in Southeast Asia — survey
The Philippines has the cheapest grocery items among markets in Southeast Asia, according to Kuala Lumpur-based online shopping aggregator iPrice.
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Go rejects official party nomination for president
Sen. Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go reiterated his decision not to run for president after the PDP-Laban officially nominated him as the party’s official standard bearer in next year’s election.
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Sara turns down presidential run after her father accepts VP nomination
Davao City Mayor Inday Sara Duterte-Carpio officially declared she will no longer run for president after her father accepted the PDP-Laban’s nomination as vice presidential candidate.
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Lacson, Sotto officially declare candidacy for 2022
Sen. Panfilo Lacson and Senate President Vicente Sotto III have officially declared their candidacy for President and Vice President in next year’s election.
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Haven’t Registered to Vote? What you need to know when registering at SM Malls
With COMELEC registration centers now open in 67 SM Supermalls nationwide, here’s a quick guide:
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Municipal mayors urge Chavit to run for Senate
Members of the League of Municipalities of the Philippines (LMP) are pushing for Luis “Chavit” Singson, LMP National President, to run for a Senate seat in the 2022 elections.
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