Elton Padilla

Kalinga-born Paralympian Mangliwan to carry PH flag at 2026 ASEAN Para Games

(Photo courtesy : PIA CAR) Veteran wheelchair racer Jerrold Pete Mangliwan will lead Team Philippines into the opening ceremony of the 13th ASEAN Para Games, set from January 20 to 26, 2026, in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand. For Mangliwan, a proud son of Kalinga, the honor caps a career defined by resilience, consistency, and sustained excellence…

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Over 135,000 Students Expected to Take PUPCET for Academic Year 2026–2027

(Photo courtesy : Polytechnic University of the Philippines) More than 135,000 students from various parts of the country are expected to take the Polytechnic University of the Philippines College Entrance Test (PUPCET) for the academic year 2026–2027, underscoring the university’s continued appeal as one of the country’s leading state institutions. The projected surge in applicants…

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Parañaque City Rolls Out Interest-Free Livelihood Assistance to 160 Residents Through Multi-Office Collaboration

(Photo courtesy : Pablo “Paolo” Olivarez II fbpage) The City Government of Parañaque has reinforced its push for inclusive growth and community empowerment as 160 residents benefited from the Tulong Pangkabuhayan Program, a livelihood assistance initiative jointly implemented by the Parañaque Livelihood Resource Management Office (PLRMO), the Parañaque Cooperative Development Office (PCDO), and the Public Employment…

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Bulusan Volcano stays at Alert Level 1 as Phivolcs flags continued low-level unrest

(Photo courtesy : PIA Sorsogon) SORSOGON CITY — Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology has confirmed that Bulusan Volcano remains under Alert Level 1, as monitoring data continue to indicate what scientists describe as low-level unrest. In its latest bulletin, Phivolcs said three volcanic earthquakes were recorded during a 24-hour observation period on January 13….

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PMA honors outstanding cadets for first term of academic year 2025–2026

(Photo courtesy : PIACAR) The Philippine Military Academy (PMA) formally recognized its top-performing cadets after the conclusion of the first term of Academic Year 2025–2026, highlighting academic discipline and tactical excellence during the Course Excellence Award ceremony held at Yap Hall on January 9. The academy conferred honors on a wide range of cadets whose…

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DOJ declines to comment on ICC arrest warrant vs Senator ‘Bato’ Dela Rosa

The Department of Justice has refused to confirm reports that it is preparing to implement an International Criminal Court arrest warrant against Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa. In a December 4 reply to Dela Rosa’s lawyer Israelito Torreon, the DOJ cited a pending Supreme Court petition as the reason for withholding comment. “Consistent with judicial…

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PBBM calls for cooperation and climate financing reforms at Abu Dhabi summit

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday called for stronger global cooperation and reforms in international financing systems to accelerate sustainable development and climate action, as he addressed world leaders and experts at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW). “Borrowing costs for climate-vulnerable countries exceed growth rates, while debt burdens crowd out investments in health, education,…

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Weeklong PNP-ACG operations results to arrest of 21 cybercrime suspects

The Philippine National Police Anti Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) arrested 21 suspects in a weeklong crackdown from January 2 to January 8, highlighting the government’s pressure against fast growing online fraud and digital crime. Fifteen suspects were apprehended through entrapment operations while six were wanted persons successfully tracked and taken into custody for cybercrime-related violations. Authorities…

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