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Gov. Abet, Mayor Aida to construct houses for fire victims
By Mar T. Supnad SAMAL, Bataan – The provincial government and the Municipality of Samal will construct houses for free to the fire victims in West Calaguiman. This was learned from Mayor Aida de Guia Macalinao who said that the fire victims are lucky enough to be given new houses by Gov. Abet Garcia and…
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House panel OKs bill banning drag-racing in public roads
By John Clifford Lintao DRAG racing embarks on speed along an open road and as such should not be held in public roads. With this on mind, the House committee on transportation approved a measure imposing a ban on drag racing in public roads. In approving House Bill 3391, introduced by Quezon City Representative Precious…
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Raffy Tulfo shares success habits that will get you far
Hard-hitting journalist Raffy Tulfo has carved a niche for himself in his over 20 years in public service and Philippine broadcasting. Known to take quick action and provide immediate solutions to issues presented to him by his listeners, and his viewers over TV5, Raffy has helped resolve concerns regarding social injustices committed by people in…
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Jojo Bragais posts typhoon photos that will break your heart
International pageant shoe designer Jojo Bragais has launched a fund-raising campaign that will help fellow Bicolanos who were affected by super typhoon Rolly last Sunday. Bragais uploaded on Facebook photos of his barangay in Tabaco, Albay that was heavily-damaged by the super typhoon. For full details, click: https://mb.com.ph/2020/11/04/jojo-bragais-posts-typhoon-photos-that-will-break-your-heart/
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Toni Gonzaga returns as host of ‘PBB Connect’
Kapamilya star Toni Gonzaga is back to say hello to the Philippines and to the world as the host of the ninth season of “Pinoy Big Brother” (PBB) called “PBB Connect” together with Bianca Gonzalez and Robi Domingo. Toni was announced as host of the upcoming season last November 2 and was immediately given a…
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Beauty queen closes 16 restos and resorts due to pandemic, serves food to her loyal team
No goodbyes, just see you soon! This was the message of beauty queen-turned-entrepreneur Jessie Maloles after she met her loyal employees when she announced the closure of her 16 restaurants and resorts nationwide due to the pandemic. “Temporary closed ko muna lahat. So binigyan ko sila lahat ng separation pay,” said Maloles in an exclusive…
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Comelec to SC: No failure of elections in Mindanao
By Fernan Angeles TAKING cue from a Supreme Court request for their position, the Commission on Elections stood firm that there was no failure of elections in 2016 in the contested provinces of Lanao del Sur, Basilan, and Maguindanao. The high tribunal, which sits as the Presidential Electoral Tribunal (PET), sought the Comelec to provide…
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PLDT Home partners with Shopee for convenient, secure, and rewarding E-payment experience
The country’s leading telco and digital services provider, PLDT Home, has partnered with leading e-commerce platform Shopee to make bills payment more convenient for postpaid customers through its integrated mobile wallet, ShopeePay. In line with PLDT Home’s initiative to make digital solutions more accessible and to provide better customer service, the partnership with Shopee allows…
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Aetas benefit from CDC, Clark Marriott’s ‘Adopt-a-Community’
By MAR T. SUPNAD CLARK FREEPORT— Twenty families belonging to the Indigenous Peoples (IP) community in this Freeport recently benefitted from the second installment of Clark Development Corporation (CDC) and Clark Marriott Hotel’s “Adopt-a-Community” Project. During the activity, beneficiaries from Sitio Gayaman in Barangay Anupul in Bamban, Tarlac received hygiene kits, sacks of rice and…
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Maid-beating ambassador is back in Manila
By Fernan Angeles DAYS after the video of her beating a 51-yeasr old household helper at the diplomatic residence in Brazil went viral, former Philippine Ambassador to Brazil Marichu Mauro is back in the country. The Department of Foreign Affairs, which recalled Mauro, made the confirmation. It has likewise issued an official statement as to…