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UP confers honorary degree to Mark Villar

The University of the Philippines (UP) conferred on Friday, Jan. 27, an honorary Doctors of Laws degree to Senator Mark Villar, citing his "valuable contribution" to the country and to the UP community.

Remains of slain OFW Jullebee Ranara now in PH

The remains of slain overseas Filipino worker (OFW) Jullebee Ranara arrived in the country Friday night, Jan. 27, the Overseas Worker Welfare Administration (OWWA) announced.

8 people hospitalized due to chlorine leak in Malabon

Eight people were rushed to a hospital on Friday afternoon, Jan. 27, due to a chlorine leak in a gas warehouse in Brgy. Tinajeros, Malabon City. The Local Disaster Risk Reduction and...

Belmonte warns against pranks, fake bomb threats

By Katrina Gracia Consebido   Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte warned those who make and spread false bomb threats after several schools in the city experienced class disruptions due to fake bomb messages. The...

Comelec: Jan. 31 voter registration deadline extension unlikely 

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) called on the public to register for the polls while the registration period is open, saying that it is unlikely for the January 31 deadline to...

9.49-M worth of imported red onions seized in Zamboanga City

By Katrina Gracia Consebido   Two vessels carrying P9.49 million worth of imported fresh red onions were intercepted by the Bureau of Customs (BOC) Port of Zamboanga in separate occasions this week. A "TIMZZAN"...

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