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National - Philippine News Agency
WEB1 day ago · September 9, 2024, 10:50 pm. MANILA – Operatives of the Philippine National Police (PNP) Drug Enforcement Group (PDEG) on Monday arrested two drug suspects and seized from them some PHP748 million worth of suspected shabu in anti-illegal drug operation in Imus City, Cavite province. PDEG chief, Brig. Gen. Eleazar Matta,….
Honoring past, present heroes on Nat’l Heroes’ Day
WEBAug 31, 2020 · Share. MANILA – Filipinos on Monday commemorated the National Heroes' Day, honoring and remembering known and unknown heroes of the revolution who laid the foundation for the country's independence after centuries under foreign rule including Spain, the United States, and Japan. This day also commemorates the Cry of Pugad Lawin, a …
Duterte signs bill raising age of sexual consent to 16
WEBMar 7, 2022 · President Rodrigo Roa Duterte (File photo). MANILA – President Rodrigo Roa Duterte has signed into law a bill raising the age of sexual consent from 12 to 16.. Republic Act (RA) No. 11648, signed by Duterte on March 4, amends RA 3815 or the Revised Penal Code and RA 7610 or the Special Protection of Children against Abuse, Exploitation, and Discrimination Act.
Sports - Philippine News Agency
WEBSeptember 8, 2024, 5:55 pm. MANILA – The Philippines conquered the international stage anew as Rubilen Amit defeated China’s Siming Chen, 3-1 (1-4, 4-2, 4-2, 4-3), to win the Massé WPA (World Pool-Billiard Association) Women’s World 9-Ball Championship in Hamilton, New Zealand on Sunday. The first Filipino winner of….
DepEd launches MATATAG Curriculum to address basic education …
WEBAug 10, 2023 · The DepEd announced that the MATATAG Curriculum will be implemented in SY 2024-2025 for Kindergarten, Grades 1, 4, and 7. In SY 2025-2026, Grades 2, 5, and 8 will be under the new curriculum with Grades 3, 6, and 9 in SY 2026-2027. Grade 10 learners will join them on SY 2027-2028. (PNA)
News Articles - Philippine News Agency
WEB1 day ago · September 11, 2024, 11:22 am. DUMAGUETE CITY – Police officers have arrested a “high-value” drug suspect and seized some PHP7.3 million worth of shabu in Negros Oriental province on Tuesday. Lt. Stephen Polinar, spokesperson of the Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO), told the Philippine News Agency on….
Palace releases list of holidays for 2022 - Philippine News Agency
WEBOct 29, 2021 · MANILA – Malacañang on Friday released the list of regular and special working and non-working days for 2022. The list, contained in Proclamation 1236 that was inked by President Rodrigo Duterte on October 29, takes effect "immediately." The following days are declared as holidays for 2022:…
Solid waste segregation remains major challenge in PH: DENR chief
WEBMay 30, 2022 · UNSEGREGATED. Garbage collectors have to use shovels and plastic boxes to collect unsegregated trash along Zapote Road near Caloocan City Hall Extension on May 24, 2022. Environment Acting Secretary Jim Sampulna on Monday (May 30) said solid waste management remains a major problem for the Philippines mostly due to the mismanagement of waste ...
Why June 12 is the pinnacle of Philippine independence
WEBJun 12, 2020 · Share. MANILA – The day the Philippines gained independence is the pinnacle of patriotism, and June 12 holds that symbolic sense of a truly independent Filipino nation. More than half a century ago, Filipinos commemorated the declaration of Philippine independence on July 4, which is the same day as the American Independence Day.