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Court order suspending Metro Manila wage hike expires August 13

Court order suspending Metro Manila wage hike expires August 13

By Renalyn Ramirez | 1 day ago
The court order temporarily suspending the implementation of the daily minimum wage hike in Metro Manila is set to expire...
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Sara Duterte moves to quash grave threats charge

Sara Duterte moves to quash grave threats charge

By Ian Laqui | 21 hours ago
Vice President Sara Duterte has filed a motion to quash the information before a Quezon City court in connection with the...
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Senate urged to probe EDSA repairs after potholes emerge

Senate urged to probe EDSA repairs after potholes emerge

By Renalyn Ramirez | 23 hours ago
A resolution seeking an investigation into EDSA's rehabilitation and repair was filed on Thursday, August 13, after potholes...
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Habagat keeps Luzon wet heading into weekend

Habagat keeps Luzon wet heading into weekend

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Heavy rain may ease Saturday before returning to several provinces Sunday.
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Walang Pasok: Class suspensions for August 14 due to habagat

Walang Pasok: Class suspensions for August 14 due to habagat

By Kristine Daguno-Bersamina | 5 hours ago
Several local government units have announced class suspensions for Friday, August 14, due to the continuing effects of the...
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