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February 8 Show Sells Out—Second Night Added at The Theatre at Solaire Manila, Philippines – The excitement for Love, Sessionistas: A Pre-Valentine Concert has been nothing short of extraordinary! With all tickets for the February 8, 2025 show officially SOLD OUT, fans who missed out are in for a treat. Due to overwhelming demand, the SESSIONISTAS are adding a Day …
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January, 2025
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20 January
“FPJ’S BATANG QUIAPO” HITS MILESTONE WITH 500TH EPISODE; COCO TEASES NEW CAST MEMBERS
“FPJ’s Batang Quiapo” has a lot more surprises in store for viewers as Tanggol (Coco Martin) reaches a major turning point in his life to mark the series’ 500th episode yesterday (January 16). Reeling from the pain and heartbreak about the truth that Rigor (John Estrada) isn’t his father, Tanggol is determined to unravel his real identity and search for his biological …
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20 January
SHANAIA USHERS IN A LOVESTRUCK “STATE OF MIND” IN NEW SONG
Rising Kapamilya singer-actress Shanaia Gomez muses on the heartwarming feeling of a blooming romance in her latest single “State of Mind.” The dance-pop track compares love to a fever dream that one wishes to never wake up from. Jeremy Glinoga composed and produced the song, while StarPop label head Roque “Rox” Santos served as its supervising producer. “State of Mind” …
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20 January
VISION FOR PROGRESS
Jen Capil, a vice mayoralty candidate for Porac town, recently graced the Balitaan Forum of Capampangan in Media, Inc. (CAMI) in Clark, Pampanga to discuss her plans for furthering the town’s development and achieving its bid for cityhood. JERSON S. ONG
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20 January
BBM cites need for food security emergency declaration
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. emphasized the need for a food security emergency declaration to address the rising rice prices and ensure the market operates effectively. “We have done everything to lower rice prices, but the market is not being allowed to function properly,” he explained when asked last week about the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) plan to declare a …
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20 January
DSWD aids family of viral sampaguita vendor
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) extended initial assistance to the family of a college student who was recently involved in an incident with a security guard outside a Mandaluyong City mall. Following the directives of Secretary Rex Gatchalian, Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao visited the family in Quezon City on Friday and personally handed P20,000 in financial aid …
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20 January
DMW supports stiffer penalties for OFW-preying scammers
Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac expressed strong support for the imposition of stricter penalties on scammers targeting overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), highlighting the severe financial and emotional damage inflicted on victims and their families. “I fully agree with these measures,” Cacdac stated during the Kapihan sa Manila Hotel forum on Friday. He pointed out the alarming …
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20 January
Phl lauded for gains in promotion of UN human rights agenda
The United Nations (UN) Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in the Philippines, Ambassador Gustavo Gonzalez, has commended the country’s efforts in advancing the UN’s human rights agenda. He highlighted the initiatives of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s administration and the Department of Justice (DOJ) under Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla. As he prepares to conclude his mission in the Philippines at the …
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20 January
PPA hauls record P27.3-B income in 2024
The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) reported a record-breaking revenue of PHP27.3 billion in 2024, exceeding its target by over PHP1 billion. In a statement on Friday, PPA General Manager Jay Santiago highlighted that this is the highest annual revenue since the agency was established in 1974, marking a 7.29 percent increase from P25.45 billion in 2023. Santiago credited the achievement …
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20 January
Over 5k individuals benefit from GSIS programs
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has helped over 5,000 beneficiaries move closer to owning their own homes through its Pabahay sa Bagong Bayaning Manggagawa (PBBM) initiative. This achievement is supported by two key programs: the Lease with Option to Buy (LWOB) and the Housing Accounts Restructuring and Condonation Program (HARCP), which align with the Marcos administration’s Pambansang Pabahay Para …
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