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Bonifacio Day 2019
Bonifacio Day is a national public holiday every 30 November in the Philippines to celebrates the birthday of one of the country’s greatest heroes, Andrés Bonifacio. Bonifacio was born on 30 November 1863, he is considered as the Father of the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonization. He started a movement known as the ‘Katipunan’ in…
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Typhoon Kammuri stronger as it approaches the Philippines
MANILA—Typhoon Kammuri strengthened anew early Saturday ahead of its entry into the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR), state weather bureau PAGASA said. The tropical cyclone was packing maximum sustained winds of 150 kilometers per hour (kph) near the center, with gusts of up to 185 kph. Moving northwest at a speed of 20 kph, Kammuri…
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Is Philippines now more dangerous for expats
I’ve been here in the Philippines for 17 years, from 2002 till now. Married a Filipino and have kids. I Owned condos and apartments for my family and for rent. Before expats like myself just couldn’t do certain things of go to certain places without straight up disappearing. Currently, I’ve gone in and out of…
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Halloween costume ideas in the Philippines
Halloween is an important ocasion in the Philippines , celebrated on Thursday, 31 October each year. Filipino families usually get ready fo Halloween celebration few day ahead. Kids use their imagination how thier Halloween costume will look like. Some moms spend time and effort to find new Halloween customes ideas for their kids very year ,…
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More agricultural goods to be exported from Philippines to China
China, the world’s second biggest economy, may import more fruits and agricultural products from the Philippines in the coming years given continued warm ties between the two countries, Philippine Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez said on Friday, August 30. Lopez said this was Chinese President Xi Jinping’s commitment during his meeting with Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte…
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China is not accepting the arbitrary victory of the Philippines in the South China Sea
President Rodrigo Duterte discussed the rule in 2016 during a bilateral meeting with his Chinese counterpart in Beijing on Thursday. But , China is not accepting the arbitrary victory of the Philippines in the South China Sea dispute. In a statement early Friday, presidential spokesperson Salvador Panelo said Duterte was “steadfast in raising with President…
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US Embassy in Philippines warning of online visa, job scams
Christia Marie Ramos – 3 hours ago MANILA, Philippines – The United States Embassy in Manila on Thursday warned visa applicants to watch out for and avoid dealing with scammers promising successful visa applications, and even overseas jobs. Speaking at a press conference on the anti-fraud campaign of the embassy’s Consular Section, Fraud Prevention Manager Leon Gendin…
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Impact of Hong Kong unrest on the Philippines
The unrest in Hong Kong has its severe impact in business and tourism. Philippines has many workers in Hong Kong and many Filipino tourists visit it , all were affected.
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Why is Online gambling illegal?
Online gambling , also called Internet gambling has many forms: poker, casinos and sports betting. Not all countries allow it , many countries restrict or ban online gambling. It is legal in the Philippines , some states in America, Canada, and European countries.
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DENGUE fever update In METRO MANILA
DOH – Department of Health – reported on August 13, an increase in dengue cases in Metro Manila cities. Metro Manila has 17 local government units 10 of them are affected. 10,103 cases in Metro Manila were reported from January 1 to July 27. And there was a rise of cases in the following cities:…
