House approves 2 education reform bills
[Inquirer.net] - 01/29/2025
MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives has approved two major bills on education—one making financial aid accessible to more private school students and another amending the K-to-12 basic education program. House Bill No. 11214, which hurdled third and final reading with 202 (…)
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Griner plans to sign with Atlanta Dream, ends 11-year run with Phoenix
By ASSOCIATED PRESS Brittney Griner plans to sign with the Atlanta Dream, marking the end of her 11-year career with (…)
[Tempo] - 29/01/2025
White House urges TikTokers to apply for press passes
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump’s new press secretary on Tuesday invited TikTokers and podcasters to apply for White House (…)
[Inquirer.net] - 29/01/2025
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, Jan. 29
MANILA -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Wednesday said it has approved a policy-based loan of 500 million U.S. (…)
[Manila News] - 29/01/2025
Philippines, New Zealand start talks on Sovfa
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines and New Zealand have started negotiations for a possible Status of Visiting (…)
[Inquirer.net] - 29/01/2025
Trump orders ban on gender transition procedures for minors
WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump signed an executive order Tuesday to restrict gender transition procedures (…)
[Cebu Daily Mail] - 29/01/2025
PH as No. 1’ worldwide for budget transparency? DBM aims to do so
MANILA – Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah Pangandaman on Tuesday vowed to exhaust all her (…)
[Cebu Daily Mail] - 29/01/2025
PBA: Stephen Holt, Ginebra hope to carry momentum into playoffs
MANILA, Philippines—With Barangay Ginebra already assured of a spot in the quarterfinals, coach Tim Cone opted to (…)
[Inquirer.net] - 29/01/2025
ADB approves 500 mln USD loan to bolster Philippines' disaster resilience
MANILA, Jan. 29 (Xinhua) -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Wednesday said it has approved a policy-based loan (…)
[Manila News] - 29/01/2025
Beijing notified but not asked to approve resupply missions
MANILA, Philippines — Contrary to the claim of a Chinese official, the Philippines never sought permission from (…)
[Inquirer.net] - 29/01/2025
Rains, cloudy skies to persist due to shear line, easterlies and amihan
MANILA, Philippines — Metro Manila and many parts of the country will continue to experience scattered rains and (…)
[Inquirer.net] - 29/01/2025
House OKs on 2nd reading bill to curb decline in excise tax collections
MANILA, Philippines – The House of Representatives has approved on second reading a bill seeking to rationalize (…)
[Inquirer.net] - 29/01/2025