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Boracay Water’s Amot Amot Para sa Malimpyong Boracay (Toka Toka Para Sa Malinis na Boracay), an advocacy on proper management of wastewater (used water) in every household or establishment as an important share (“amot”) in sustaining the pristine waters and beaches of the Island of Boracay, celebrated its first year by tapping more stakeholders to support the program.

Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman Andres Bautista can now heave a sigh of relief, at least for one year, after the Committee on Justice of the House of Representatives dismissed the impeachment complaint filed against him for being insufficient in form.

A shift to federalism at this time could worsen regional inequality given the existing highly imbalanced and inequitable political and economic development among regions, provinces, and cities across the country.

Among the hype the Department of Finance (DOF) uses regarding the government’s tax reform package is how taxes paid by the poor will go back to them in the form of infrastructure projects and social services. The reality however is that the taxes will go largely to big-ticket infrastructure projects in and around the National Capital Region (NCR) that the …

With less than a point lead against his toughest rival, Raoni Monteiro of Brazil has been crowned the champion of the 2017 Siargao International Surfing Cup.

Iligan City will host the next Mindanao Professional Boxing Association (MinProba) bout of undefeated Samuel “Silent Assassin” Salva of Iligan City against Lester “The Silent Penetrator” Pronco of Malaybalay, Bukidnon on October 15 at the Robinson’s Place.

There is no stopping powerlifter Adeline Dumapong-Ancheta from giving honor to the country.

The Philippine Tennis Association (Philta) has sent four players to the 14-Under Development Training Camp in Thailand.

Filipino boxer Romero “Ruthless” Duno of General Santos City said that he will bring the experience from his recent victory in his next fight.

By Riza Lozada Credit watchdog Moody’s Investors Service (Moody’s) warned in a country report that a rapid escalation of domestic political conflict that undermines institutional strength and the government’s reform agenda would be “credit negative.”