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Historic 31-Hour Traslacion Concludes in Manila After Unprecedented Delays

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MANILA, Philippines — A historic display of faith reached a grueling conclusion Saturday morning as the image of the Black Nazarene returned to Quiapo Church, marking the longest Traslacion procession ever recorded. The image arrived at the Minor Basilica at 10:50 a.m. local time, officially ending a journey that spanned 30 hours, 50 minutes, and […]

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A ‘Restless’ Giant: 40 Volcanic Events Recorded In Just Hours At Mayon Volcano

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The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) has released dramatic timelapse footage showing a dome-collapse at Mayon Volcano, as the restless peak unleashed dozens of volcanic flows on Thursday. The summit collapse occurred at 6:51 a.m. local time, triggering a pyroclastic density current (PDC)—a fast-moving, lethal mixture of volcanic gas and rock fragments. The

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Millions To Flood Manila Streets For Black Nazarene As Devotion Hits Record Highs

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MANILA, Philippines — Millions of Catholic faithful are expected to descend upon the streets of Manila this week as church and city officials prepare for a record-breaking turnout for the Feast of the Black Nazarene. Speaking at a press conference Wednesday, Fr. Robert Arellano, spokesperson for Nazareno 2026, confirmed that organizers are bracing for a

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Marcos Trims 2026 Budget, Vetoes ₱92.5B in Unprogrammed Funds

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MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has officially signed the ₱6.793-trillion national budget for 2026, but not without wielding his veto power to strike down nearly ₱92.5 billion in “unprogrammed” line items. During the ceremonial signing of Republic Act No. 12314 on Monday, Jan. 5, the President emphasized a shift toward stricter fiscal discipline,

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Holiday Toll: Fireworks Injuries Rise To 655 In Philippines, With Minors Bearing The Brunt

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MANILA, Philippines — The festive season has left a sobering trail of injuries across the Philippines. The Department of Health (DOH) announced Saturday that 655 people were injured by fireworks during the 2025-2026 holiday monitoring period—and more than half of those victims were children. While the total number of firework-related injuries is actually 20 percent

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San Fernando’s Iconic Lantern Craft Gets ₱1M Boost From DOLE

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The City Government of San Fernando has received a ₱1 million livelihood grant from the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) to support and develop future lantern makers, including members of marginalized sectors, as part of efforts to preserve the city’s cultural heritage. The funding was provided under the DOLE Integrated Livelihood Program (DILP) for

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The Gentleman from Pampanga: Kiko Pangilinan Secures ₱10 Million for First-Ever National Animal Welfare Program

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MANILA, Philippines — The proposed 2026 national budget includes a first-time ₱10-million allocation for an Animal Welfare Supervision and Accreditation Program, a move Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan said would professionalize animal welfare enforcement across the country. The program aims to support standards-setting, inspections, and accreditation for animal welfare organizations, helping ensure humane and safe care

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DPWH chief orders swift completion of stalled dike projects in Bulacan

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CALUMPIT, Bulacan — Public Works and Highways Secretary Vince Dizon has instructed newly appointed officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways–Bulacan First District Engineering Office (DPWH-Bulacan First DEO) to immediately close gaps in unfinished dike and flood control projects across the province, citing the urgent need to protect communities from recurring floods. Dizon

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Marcos calls on Filipinos to be ‘source of light and goodness’ this Christmas

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Manila — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. urged Filipinos on Thursday to embody compassion, generosity and hope this Christmas, calling on the nation to become a “source of light and goodness” as it marks the birth of Jesus Christ. In his annual Christmas message, Marcos joined Filipinos across the country and around the world in

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VP Sara Duterte Denies Ex-Aide’s Claims, Calls Them A Plot To Block Her From 2028 Presidency

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MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday firmly denied allegations made by her alleged former aide Ramil Madriaga, saying his claims are a deliberate attempt to damage her credibility and derail any potential bid for the presidency in the 2028 elections. Duterte dismissed Madriaga’s assertions that he acted under her instructions to deliver

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