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NegOcc, Bacolod police laud public support for successful polls

BACOLOD CITY -- The Negros Occidental Police and the Bacolod City Police hailed the support of Negrenses in the “peaceful and successful” conduct of the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections on...

Friends, colleagues pay tribute to late Senate President Angara

MANILA – Friends and colleagues took turns Wednesday to pay their tribute to the late Senate President Edgardo Angara during a necrological service held at the Senate Session Hall to honor...

Comelec eyes possible holding of village, youth polls in Marawi

MANILA -- Since the Barangay (village) and Sangguniang Kabataan (youth council) elections are over in most part of the country, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) is looking at the possibility of...

Out-of-school youth, PWDs undergo leadership training in Pangasinan

BURGOS, Pangasinan -- Some 36 out-of-school youths, including persons with disabilities from Anda town, are attending a training program focused on developing their productivity and leadership skills. Pangasinan Reformation Center (PRC) officer-in-charge...

We are not giving up our rights in WPS: Duterte

CASIGURAN, Aurora -- Contrary to his critics’ claim, President Rodrigo Duterte maintained that he is not giving up the country’s sovereign rights to any claimant nation in the disputed West Philippine...

DSWD steps up efforts to protect kids during disasters

MANILA -- Recognizing children's vulnerability during disasters, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has stepped up its efforts to protect them during such situations. On Wednesday, the DSWD, together with...

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