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10 finalists for 1st Bacolod Film Festival named

BACOLOD CITY: The 10 finalists of the maiden Bacolod Film Festival, themed ‘Stories with a Smile,’ were announced Monday.

The filmmakers, all residents of this highly-urbanized city, were presented by festival director Seymour Sanchez, with Councilor…

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Marcos brings over P190-M El Niño aid to Cagayan Valley

MANILA: Fulfilling the government’s commitment to provide relief to communities affected by the dry spell, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday led the distribution of various assistance, including over PHP190 million cash aid, to El Niño-affec…

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PNP chief orders quick probe into erring cops’ cases

MANILA: Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil has ordered a speedy investigation into the administrative cases stemming from the involvement of police officers in various illegal activities.

In a press briefing in Camp C…

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Iloilo City eyes expansion of community college

ILOILO CITY: The city government here is opening a new site for Iloilo City Community College (ICCC) to accommodate its growing population.

Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas said the new site will occupy a portion of the 2.5-hectare city government prop…