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Book of Bayanihan Stories Launched
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Kwentong Bayani-han, a book featuring stories of Filipino soldiers and civilians working together for peace was launched last December 18. The book is a joint project of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), The Asian Foundation, and the Working Group on Security Sector Reform from the Department of Political…
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Tips When Taking Children to the Mall
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It’s just eight days before Christmas and malls are bursting at the seams. Holiday shoppers brave the crowd in search for the perfect Yuletide gifts and often, families go together to get each other the present of their choice. Problem is, it’s hard enough to jostle through the crowd on…
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Bus Falls Off Skyway; 22 Dead
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A passenger bus fell from the Skyway in Parañaque City early Monday and landed on a van below, killing at least 22 people. According to Skyway Corp., a Don Mariano Transport bus (UVC 916) on the southbound lane going to Alabang in Muntinlupa City fell from the elevated part of Skyway…
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Martilyo Gang Robbery Scares Shoppers at SM North EDSA
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Amid Christmas shopping at SM North EDSA Mall in Quezon City, a robbery gang using hammers smashed display cases at jewelry stores on Sunday night (Dec. 15). Based on police reports from the Quezon City Police District, at around 7 p.m., at least three men started smashing jewelry cases on…
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Gift of the Givers Give Hope to Palompon (Last of Two Parts)
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(Last of Two Parts) The Gift of the Givers Foundation arrived in Palompon, Leyte to provide medical aid to the municipality’s residents affected by super typhoon Yolanda. Aside from conducting medical missions in the barangays, the organization helped by rehabilitating the municipal hospital. Palompon General Hospital Rehabilitated The Palompon General…
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NPA Landmine Factory Discovered in Agusan del Sur
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Over 100 pieces of landmines were recovered by government troops in what they described as a “biggest landmine factory” by the New People’s Army in Agusan del Sur. A belated report from the Armed Forces of the Philippines Eastern Mindanao Command said that 163 pieces of landmines were recovered Wednesday…
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Holiday Preparedness: Tips for Stepping up the Security of Your Rental Property
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Don’t get caught behind the eight ball this holiday season and not have the security systems of your rental properties updated, serviced and tested when the tenant crowd shows up. Every year safety and crime prevention grow more ominous as the No. 1 concerns of tenants, and for good reason.…
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US Secretary of State Kerry to Visit Manila, Tacloban
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US Secretary of State John Kerry will visit Yolanda-ravaged areas in his first visit to the Philippines. Kerry will visit Southeast Asia and Middle East from December 11 to 18, a press statement from Jen Psaki, department spokesperson in Washington said. His trip will kick off on Wednesday, when we…