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CBCP execs remind faithful to respect churches during visit

By Ferdinand Patinio/Philippine News Agency MANILA -- Catholic Church officials on Thursday reminded the faithful who will visit churches during the remaining days of Lent to pray and respect the sacredness of...

LRT Line 2 East Extension Project poised to connect eastern side with greater part of Metro Manila

DOTr Press Release MARIKINA – The LRT Line 2 East Extension Project is poised to connect the eastern side of Metro Manila and its adjacent areas with the greater part of the...

Double pay for workers on Maundy Thursday, Good Friday

By Ferdinand Patinio/Philippine News Agency MANILA — Workers who will report to work on April 18 and 19 will receive twice their regular daily wages as both days have been declared regular...

CHED, DBP deal to fully implement student loan program

By Ma. Teresa Montemayor/Philippine News Agency MANILA -- The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) on Wednesday signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) for the...

PNP chief inspects security preps for Holy Week exodus

By Christopher Lloyd Caliwan/Philippine News Agency MANILA -- Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief, General Oscar Albayalde on Wednesday inspected preparations in bus terminals and airports to ensure security preparations ahead of the...

5 Filipinos seek refuge after Tripoli rocket attack

By Joyce Ann L. Rocamora/Philippine News Agency MANILA -- Five Filipinos residing in the areas affected by the recent rocket attack in Tripoli have sought refuge at the Philippine Embassy in Libya, a...

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