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Fugitive Wanted For Rape In New Windsor Arrested After Hiding In Philippines: Police
Daily Voice
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August 29, 2025
On Friday, Aug. 29, the New Windsor Police Department, working with the FBI Hudson Valley Safe Streets Task Force, Homeland Security Investigations, and international law enforcement partners, arrested 46-year-old Dominic Mamaat upon his arrival...
The politics of local colleges’ and universities’ reform
Philstar
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August 29, 2025
EDUKAMPYON - Popoy De Vera - The Philippine Star August 30, 2025 | 12:00am I ended my last column, entitled “What is the problem with local colleges and universities?” with a question: is there hope for LCU reforms to make them viable change...
Negrense prodigy tops all-around in international gymnastics tilt
Panay News
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August 29, 2025
MANILA – Negrense sensation Sheena Jillianne Chua Ty stunned a tough international field to capture the Individual All-Around crown at the Dream Cup 2025 – Vivace 4th International Rhythmic Gymnastics Competition in Malaysia. The 11-year-old...
PH, Jordan boost protection for 40k Filipino workers
Manila Standard
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August 29, 2025
The Philippine government, together with the Kingdom of Jordan, vowed to strengthen protection of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), particularly the around 40,000 Filipino household workers employed in the Arab state. The Department of Migrant...
Globe unveils ‘The Blueprint’ to showcase inclusive innovation to uplift every Filipino
Business World
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August 29, 2025
Globe unleashed its inclusive innovation thrust with the launch of The Blueprint, a first of a series of quarterly media events that highlights how the company is using technology to promote digital inclusion and empower every Filipino. By...
Santa Rosa mayor attends Moscow transpo summit
Manila Standard
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August 29, 2025
Santa Rosa City Mayor Arlene Arcillas led a delegation to attend the annual Moscow Transportation Summit. Santa Rosa, recognized as one of the wealthiest and most progressive cities in the Philippines, was invited by the Moscow City government to...
The ‘King’ of IT education
Philstar
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August 29, 2025
VIRTUAL REALITY - Tony Lopez - The Philippine Star August 30, 2025 | 12:00am To mark his 80th birthday this September 2025, Dr. Amable R. “King” Aguiluz V did something unusual. He gave an 80 percent discount on tuition fees for new enrollees to...
DOLE: Workers can avail of free legal assistance
Manila Standard
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August 29, 2025
The Department of Labor and Employment has reminded the public that the department provides free legal assistance for workers who experience labor rule violations and to obtain appropriate benefits. In a statement, the DOLE’s Public Assistance...
EDITORIAL — Lead the way, Mr. President
Philstar
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August 29, 2025
The Philippine Star August 30, 2025 | 12:00am After nearly a decade, amid mounting public outrage over the systematic theft of trillions of pesos meant for critical infrastructure, people might again get to scrutinize the official asset...
Marriott Bonvoy ‘Luxuriant Expo’ showcased world-class artistry to the Philippines
Business World
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August 29, 2025
In its fourth season, the Marriott Moments A-Fair had a spectacular recalibration with the introduction of the concept of a “Luxuriant Expo.” Denoting luxe plus bountiful, it delivered on the promise of a one-of-a-kind exposition. From weddings to...
FM opposes visit by Taiwan's head of foreign affairs department to Philippines, lodges serious protests both in Beijing and Manila
Global Times
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Chinese Foreign Ministry In response to a question about the head of the foreign affairs department of the Taiwan region recently visited the Philippines as a so-called "head of a foundation," and he met with certain Philippine officials and...
Pope appoints Filipino-born priest as San Jose auxiliary bishop
OSV News
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August 29, 2025
WASHINGTON (OSV News) — Pope Leo XIV has appointed Father Andres “Andy” C. Ligot as auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of San Jose, California. The appointment was announced Aug. 29 in Washington by Msgr. Većeslav Tumir, chargé d’affaires at the...
President Marcos ready to undergo lifestyle check – Palace
Philippine STAR
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August 29, 2025
Helen Flores - The Philippine Star August 30, 2025 | 12:00am OVP officials, employees also willing MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos is ready to undergo a lifestyle check and release his asset declaration, Malacañang said yesterday, following...
Peruvian ministers discuss Gripen acquisition on official visit to Sweden
FlightGlobal
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Senior government officials from Peru discussed the possibility of acquiring the latest Gripen E/F fighter jets from Swedish manufacturer Saab during an official visit to Stockholm. The 27 August meeting at Sweden’s Karlberg Palace included the...
Former Jharkhand minister Anosh Ekka among 10 convicted in land scam case
Hindustan Times
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August 29, 2025
Ranchi, A CBI court on Friday convicted 10 people, including former Jharkhand minister Anosh Ekka, in a land acquisition case involving violations of the Chota Nagpur Tenancy Act. Former Jharkhand minister Anosh Ekka among 10 convicted in land...
BARMM, Comelec clash over new law on 7 parliamentary seats
Inquirer
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August 30, 2025
Article continues after this advertisement MANILA, Philippines — Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacau has questioned the decision of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to not apply for its...
Planning for the unplanned: Ensuring workplace recovery and resiliency with International Workplace Group
The Manila Times
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August 29, 2025
THE costs of doing business in the Philippines go beyond payroll and rent. They are measured in hours lost to traffic, power outages, and disruptions caused by floods, earthquakes, and typhoons. Take the recent Severe Tropical Storm Crising. Along...
Pope appoints Filipino-born Father Andres "Andy" C. Ligot as San Jose auxiliary bishop
Detroit Catholic
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August 29, 2025
WASHINGTON (OSV News) ─ Pope Leo XIV has appointed Father Andres "Andy" C. Ligot as auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of San Jose, California. The appointment was announced Aug. 29 in Washington by Msgr. Veceslav Tumir, chargé d'affaires at the...
Philippine lawmaker seeks to declare province of Abra as cultural heritage hub
Travel Daily Media
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August 29, 2025
JB Bernos, representative of the province of Abra in the Philippine House of Representatives, is pushing for the declaration of the province as a Tourism and Cultural Heritage Area. By doing so, Bernos hopes to help his constituency pursue its...
2.3 million Filipino students benefit from free college
University World News
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PHILIPPINES The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) in the Philippines reported that more than 2.3 million students are currently benefitting from the government’s free higher education programme, while 713,000 learners are receiving subsidies...