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Duterte knew RevGov leaders, says DILG official
By John Clifford Lintao CONTRARY to what an exasperated President Rodrigo Duterte said in his taped national address on Tuesday, a top official of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) categorically said that Duterte actually knew the people and the group behind the call for a revolutionary government. In a radio interview on…
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PhilHealth ‘most corrupt’ agency, says PACC chief
By Fernan Angeles GONE are the days when the Bureau of Customs and the Bureau of Internal Revenue lorded over the list of government agencies where corruption allegedly thrives. No less than the Presidential Anti-Corruption Commission chief Greco Belgica hinted at the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation as the become number one on the list of…
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Vast untapped technology employment potential in PHL, says firm
With a young population learning to be entrepreneurs (average of 24.4 years old with high digital penetration) the technology and digital sectors in the Philippines are well-placed to create employment opportunities for the upcoming generation of working professionals. International recruiting firm, Michael Page remains optimistic about the untapped potential in Filipino talent as they open…
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Archbishop Oscar Cruz passes away at 85
By Fernan Angeles ARCHBISHOP Oscar Cruz died of a lingering illness. He was 85. Known for taking a critical stance on sloppy Presidents, Cruz succumbed around 6:45 a.m. today at the Cardinal Santos Hospital in San Juan City. “Archbishop Emeritus Oscar Cruz of Lingayen-Dagupan died today at 6:45 am at the Cardinal Santos Hospital due…
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2 PhilHealth officials resign from post
By Fernan Angeles LESS than 24 hours after President Rodrigo Duterte expressed his desire to see the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) chief executive officer Ricardo Morales go, the embattled boss of the state insurer has tendered his letter of resignation. Aside from Morales, PhilHealth Senior Vice President (SVP) for the legal sector Rodolfo del…
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Batman 2021: First Thoughts
Admit it. Many of us were iffy when it was announced that Twilight star Robert Pattinson landed the role of the new Batman after Ben Affleck hung up his batsuit for DC. This is not to say that Pattinson is a bad actor. In fact, he starred in plenty of great films after the cringe-worthy…
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Chavit installs Gracia Telecom ATM in Narvacan
By Mar T. Supnad NARVACAN, Ilocos Sur – locanos will no longer go down to the cities or town proper to deposit, withdraw their money, pay bills and send money with the new ‘Gracia Telecom Kiosk/ Automated Payment Machine. In what appears to be a corroborated effort of Gracia Telecom CEO Charissa Singson and his…
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Dennis Uy’s telecom secures 25-yr franchise in 11 weeks
By Fernan Angeles RECORD-breaking best describes the most recent development that saw presidential ally Dennis Uy’s Dito Telecommununity secure a 25-year franchise to operate as the third telecoms firm in just a matter of 11 weeks. In voting 240 in favor with just seven opposed, the House of Representatives approved House Bill 7372 granting Dito…
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Girl Scout uniforms get 2020 makeover
For the first time in 20 years, Girl Scout uniforms are getting a fashion-forward makeover. The Girl Scouts partnered with the Fashion Institute of Technology, which had students work to design an update where function, fashion and customization all meet in the middle. Key components include a new vest, sash and 18 pieces suitable for…
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Burger King operator in China fined for expired ingredients
BEIJING – The operator of six Burger King outlets in southern China that used expired ingredients has been required to pay more than $400,000 in a case publicized by state TV, a regulator announced Tuesday. One of the outlets in the city of Nanchang was criticized on July 16 on an annual consumer protection program…