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<title>Philippine Examiner &#45; News Magazine &#45; : WORLD NEWS</title>
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<description>Philippine Examiner &#45; News Magazine &#45; : WORLD NEWS</description>
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<dc:rights>Copyright 2026 Philippine Examiner &#45; All Rights Reserved.</dc:rights>

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<title>Over 50,000 TNVS, MC taxi drivers found &amp;apos;colorum&amp;apos; during aid distribution</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/over-50000-tnvs-mc-taxi-drivers-found-colorum-during-aid-distribution</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has uncovered thousands of Transport Network Vehicle Service (TNVS) drivers and motorcycle taxi riders are operating without franchises or are deemed “colorum” during payouts of the government&quot;s cash aid to transport sector workers amid rising fuel costs.   ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 16:41:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Motorcycle taxi riders group renews call for passage of MC Taxi law</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/motorcycle-taxi-riders-group-renews-call-for-passage-of-mc-taxi-law</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ A motorcycle taxi (MC) riders&#039; group has called on lawmakers anew to finally pass the long-delayed Motorcycle Taxi Bill, urging government to craft a law that recognizes riders as independent transport workers and protects their right to earn a living with dignity. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 16:02:11 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>106 votes to impeach Sara Duterte &amp;apos;not difficult to surmount&amp;apos; &#45;&#45; Ridon</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/106-votes-to-impeach-sara-duterte-not-difficult-to-surmount-ridon</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ A member of the House justice committee on Saturday expressed confidence that the lower chamber can muster sufficient votes to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 16:02:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Who will be the prosecutors in VP Sara Duterte&amp;apos;s impeachment trial?</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/who-will-be-the-prosecutors-in-vp-sara-dutertes-impeachment-trial</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Bicol Saro Party-list Representative Terry Ridon on Saturday named the possible members of the House prosecution team for the anticipated Senate impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 16:02:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Who, will, the, prosecutors, Sara, Dutertes, impeachment, trial</media:keywords>
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<title>SC scraps Duterte admin&amp;apos;s order dismissing Carandang as Deputy Ombudsman</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/sc-scraps-duterte-admins-order-dismissing-carandang-as-deputy-ombudsman</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Supreme Court has voided the dismissal from service of then-Overall Deputy Ombudsman Melchor Arthur Carandang following his probe into the wealth of former President Rodrigo Duterte. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 16:02:07 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>scraps, Duterte, admins, order, dismissing, Carandang, Deputy, Ombudsman</media:keywords>
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<title>Impeachment process vs VP Sara &amp;apos;stress test&amp;apos; for PH democracy &#45; lawyer</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/impeachment-process-vs-vp-sara-stress-test-for-ph-democracy-lawyer</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The impeachment process against Vice President Sara Duterte would be a “stress test” of whether Philippine democracy and its institutions can withstand political pressure, according to a human rights lawyer on Saturday.   ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 16:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Impeachment, process, Sara, stress, test, for, democracy, lawyer</media:keywords>
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<title>HOW MUCH? Philippines minimum wage rates, ranked from highest to lowest</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/how-much-philippines-minimum-wage-rates-ranked-from-highest-to-lowest</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Labor Code of the Philippines provides that the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board are tasked “to determine and fix minimum wage rates applicable in their regions, provinces, or industries therein, and to issue the corresponding wage orders” subject to the guidelines issued by the National Wages and Productivity Commission. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 16:56:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>HOW, MUCH, Philippines, minimum, wage, rates, ranked, from, highest, lowest</media:keywords>
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<title>Jay Sonza transferred to NBI facility in Muntinlupa</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/jay-sonza-transferred-to-nbi-facility-in-muntinlupa</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ TV host Jay Sonza was transferred Friday from the headquarters of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) in Pasay to its facility in the New Bilibid Prison in Muntinlupa City, his lawyer said. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 16:47:02 +0800</pubDate>
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<title>US issues security alert after 2 Americans killed in Negros clash</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/us-issues-security-alert-after-2-americans-killed-in-negros-clash</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The United States Embassy in Manila on Friday issued a security alert for its citizens in the Philippines following the deaths of two Americans in a reported clash in Toboso, Negros Occidental. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 16:02:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Raps filed vs. DOH usec over gov&amp;apos;t contracts won by brother&amp;apos;s firm; official denies</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/raps-filed-vs-doh-usec-over-govt-contracts-won-by-brothers-firm-official-denies</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ A group identified as Concerned Health Workers has filed complaints with the Office of the Ombudsman against Health Undersecretary Glen Baggao over government contracts won by his brother&#039;s construction firm. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 16:02:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>PNP: Labor Day 2026 protests peaceful so far</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/pnp-labor-day-2026-protests-peaceful-so-far</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Friday said Labor Day protests across the country have been “peaceful&quot; so far, with no untoward incidents reported as of its latest monitoring. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 16:02:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>PCO: Jay Sonza&amp;apos;s arrest shows gov&amp;apos;t effort to guard the truth</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/pco-jay-sonzas-arrest-shows-govt-effort-to-guard-the-truth</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said Friday the arrest of former TV host Jay Sonza by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) reflected the government&#039;s commitment to fighting online abuse and purveyors of fake news.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 16:02:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>EXPLAINER: Is the charge against Jay Sonza non&#45;bailable? Lawyers weigh in</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/explainer-is-the-charge-against-jay-sonza-non-bailable-lawyers-weigh-in</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ TV host Jay Sonza was recently arrested in Quezon City for spreading false information regarding the health of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. The Pasay Regional Trial Court (RTC) stated in the arrest warrant issued against him that his case is not bailable. However, National Union of Peoples&quot; Lawyers (NUPL) President Ephraim Cortez believes that the charges should be bailable under the country&quot;s laws. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 16:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>US Embassy warns citizens to avoid Labor Day rallies</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/us-embassy-warns-citizens-to-avoid-labor-day-rallies</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The United States Embassy in the Philippines warned American citizens in the country to stay alert for several protests that will be held in Metro Manila on May 1, Friday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:59:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Embassy, warns, citizens, avoid, Labor, Day, rallies</media:keywords>
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<title>Palace: Marcos fully trusts active members of AFP</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/palace-marcos-fully-trusts-active-members-of-afp</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Malacañang said Thursday that President Ferdinand &#039;&#039;Bongbong&#039;&#039; Marcos Jr. fully trusts the active members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:50:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Manager&amp;apos;s checks in money laundering cases can be tracked, says AMLC</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/managers-checks-in-money-laundering-cases-can-be-tracked-says-amlc</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/managers-checks-in-money-laundering-cases-can-be-tracked-says-amlc</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) on Thursday said that manager&quot;s checks can still be monitored for possible suspicious transactions, amid concerns that some politicians may use them for their laundering schemes. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:47:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Warships from 5 navies hold maritime drills in West Philippine Sea</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/warships-from-5-navies-hold-maritime-drills-in-west-philippine-sea</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Philippines, United States, Japan, Australia, and Canada deployed 11 warships for a multinational maritime exercise in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) as part of the Balikatan Exercises, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said Thursday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:29:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Palace: Czech envoy won&amp;apos;t give Marcos more details on Zaldy Co</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/palace-czech-envoy-wont-give-marcos-more-details-on-zaldy-co</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Malacañang said Thursday the Czech Republic refused to provide further details regarding the circumstances surrounding former lawmaker Zaldy Co during a meeting with President Ferdinand &#039;&#039;Bongbong&#039;&#039; Marcos Jr. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:08:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>PNP relieves 11 Pangasinan cops from posts, reshuffles 6 senior officers</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/pnp-relieves-11-pangasinan-cops-from-posts-reshuffles-6-senior-officers</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ PNP relieves 11 Pangasinan cops from posts, reshuffles 6 senior officers  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:02:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Sara Duterte&amp;apos;s impeachment trial attendance depends on circumstance &#45;&#45; lawyer</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/sara-dutertes-impeachment-trial-attendance-depends-on-circumstance-lawyer</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The attendance of Vice President Sara Duterte at her possible impeachment trial will depend on whether or not her presence is needed in the court, the spokesperson of her defense team said Thursday.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:02:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Palace: Czech Republic mum on other info about Zaldy Co</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/palace-czech-republic-mum-on-other-info-about-zaldy-co</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/palace-czech-republic-mum-on-other-info-about-zaldy-co</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Malacañang said Thursday the Czech Republic refused to provide further details regarding the circumstances surrounding former lawmaker Zaldy Co during a meeting with President Ferdinand &#039;&#039;Bongbong&#039;&#039; Marcos Jr. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Palace:, Czech, Republic, mum, other, info, about, Zaldy</media:keywords>
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<title>Palay production down in Q1 2026 due irrigation delays</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/palay-production-down-in-q1-2026-due-irrigation-delays</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Palay production in the first quarter of 2026 declined by 6.26% year-on-year, according to latest data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>SP Sotto: Forthwith for me means &amp;apos;the following day&amp;apos;</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/sp-sotto-forthwith-for-me-means-the-following-day</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Should the Articles of Impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte be transmitted to the upper chamber, Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III on Thursday said that the Senate will convene as an impeachment court immediately the day after. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>House justice panel finds probable cause to impeach VP Sara Duterte</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/house-justice-panel-finds-probable-cause-to-impeach-vp-sara-duterte</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The House committee on justice on Wednesday, via unanimous vote, found probable cause to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte based on two impeachment complaints filed against her. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:23:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>House, justice, panel, finds, probable, cause, impeach, Sara, Duterte</media:keywords>
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<title>NCDA to drop PWD ID med cert requirement for apparent disabilities</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/ncda-to-drop-pwd-id-med-cert-requirement-for-apparent-disabilities</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/ncda-to-drop-pwd-id-med-cert-requirement-for-apparent-disabilities</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) on Wednesday said it is set to issue a revised administrative order that will remove the requirement for medical certificates in applying for persons with disability (PWD) identification cards in cases of apparent disabilities. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:20:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>NCDA, drop, PWD, med, cert, requirement, for, apparent, disabilities</media:keywords>
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<title>LIST: Recommended vaccines for adult patients</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/list-recommended-vaccines-for-adult-patients</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/list-recommended-vaccines-for-adult-patients</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Recommended vaccines for adult patients ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:17:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>LIST:, Recommended, vaccines, for, adult, patients</media:keywords>
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<title>PNP on heightened alert starting April 30 for Labor Day protests</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/pnp-on-heightened-alert-starting-april-30-for-labor-day-protests</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/pnp-on-heightened-alert-starting-april-30-for-labor-day-protests</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Philippine National Police (PNP) will be on heightened alert status starting April 30 in preparation for Labor Day activities and protests across the country. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PNP, heightened, alert, starting, April, for, Labor, Day, protests</media:keywords>
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<title>NBI: VP Sara Duterte&amp;apos;s threat to kill Marcos is grave threat, inciting to sedition</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/nbi-vp-sara-dutertes-threat-to-kill-marcos-is-grave-threat-inciting-to-sedition</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/nbi-vp-sara-dutertes-threat-to-kill-marcos-is-grave-threat-inciting-to-sedition</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The video of a press conference showing Vice President Sara Duterte making a threat to kill President Ferdinand &quot;Bongbong&quot; Marcos Jr. and his family members in certain circumstances constitutes inciting to sedition and three counts of grave threat, the National Bureau of Investigation said Wednesday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>NBI:, Sara, Dutertes, threat, kill, Marcos, grave, threat, inciting, sedition</media:keywords>
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<title>Complaint vs. Harry Roque to push through even if he is not in the Philippines &#45;&#45; BIR</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/complaint-vs-harry-roque-to-push-through-even-if-he-is-not-in-the-philippines-bir</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/complaint-vs-harry-roque-to-push-through-even-if-he-is-not-in-the-philippines-bir</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) said proceedings against former presidential spokesperson Atty. Harry Roque will push through regardless if he is in the Philippines or not. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Complaint, vs., Harry, Roque, push, through, even, not, the, Philippines, BIR</media:keywords>
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<title>NBI identifying hitman for alleged assassination plot vs Marcos</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/nbi-identifying-hitman-for-alleged-assassination-plot-vs-marcos</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/nbi-identifying-hitman-for-alleged-assassination-plot-vs-marcos</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) is investigating the identity of a hitman allegedly contracted by Vice President Sara Duterte for an assassination plot against President Ferdinand &quot;Bongbong&quot; Marcos Jr. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>NBI, identifying, hitman, for, alleged, assassination, plot, Marcos</media:keywords>
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<title>Bong Revilla camp questions credibility of state witness Roberto Bernardo</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/bong-revilla-camp-questions-credibility-of-state-witness-roberto-bernardo</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/bong-revilla-camp-questions-credibility-of-state-witness-roberto-bernardo</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The camp of former senator Ramon Bong Revilla, Jr. on Wednesday questioned the credibility of state witness and former Public Works undersecretary Roberto Bernardo, saying the latter was not being upfront with his role in the flood control mess.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:02:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Bong, Revilla, camp, questions, credibility, state, witness, Roberto, Bernardo</media:keywords>
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<title>ICC sets up court judges for Rodrigo Duterte trial</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/icc-sets-up-court-judges-for-rodrigo-duterte-trial</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/icc-sets-up-court-judges-for-rodrigo-duterte-trial</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The International Criminal Court (ICC) Presidency has constituted the Trial Chamber that will hear the crimes against humanity case against former President Rodrigo Duterte over killings during his tenure as Davao City mayor and later as Philippine president. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:41:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>ICC, sets, court, judges, for, Rodrigo, Duterte, trial</media:keywords>
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<title>Senators dismayed over Zaldy Co getting out of Czech custody</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/senators-dismayed-over-zaldy-co-getting-out-of-czech-custody</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/senators-dismayed-over-zaldy-co-getting-out-of-czech-custody</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Several senators on Tuesday expressed disappointment over reports that former Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Zaldy Co has slipped out of the custody of Czech authorities. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:35:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Senators, dismayed, over, Zaldy, getting, out, Czech, custody</media:keywords>
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<title>PH, South Korean ink $25.6&#45;M deal to establish Nat&amp;apos;l Cyber Security Center</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/ph-south-korean-ink-256-m-deal-to-establish-natl-cyber-security-center</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/ph-south-korean-ink-256-m-deal-to-establish-natl-cyber-security-center</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Philippine and South Korean governments formally partnered to establish the National Cyber Security Center (NCSC) to strengthen the Philippines&quot; cybersecurity landscape.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:20:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PH, South, Korean, ink, 25.6-M, deal, establish, Natl, Cyber, Security, Center</media:keywords>
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<title>Over 8,000 children in care; 1,000+ up for adoption &#45;&#45; NACC</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/over-8000-children-in-care-1000-up-for-adoption-nacc</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/over-8000-children-in-care-1000-up-for-adoption-nacc</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ More than 8,000 children are currently under the care of child-caring agencies in the Philippines, with over 1,000 already legally available for adoption, the National Authority for Child Care (NACC) said Tuesday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:02:10 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Over, 8, 000, children, care, 1, 000, for, adoption, NACC</media:keywords>
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<title>At least P26&#45;M ready for possible impeachment trial vs Sara Duterte &#45;&#45; Lacson</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/at-least-p26-m-ready-for-possible-impeachment-trial-vs-sara-duterte-lacson</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/at-least-p26-m-ready-for-possible-impeachment-trial-vs-sara-duterte-lacson</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Senate has at least a P26 million budget that could be used to fund the possible impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson said Tuesday.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:02:07 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>least, P26-M, ready, for, possible, impeachment, trial, Sara, Duterte, Lacson</media:keywords>
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<title>Palace says Zaldy Co seeking asylum in France</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/palace-says-zaldy-co-seeking-asylum-in-france</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/palace-says-zaldy-co-seeking-asylum-in-france</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Malacañang said Tuesday that former lawmaker Zaldy Co is seeking asylum in France.   ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:02:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Palace, says, Zaldy, seeking, asylum, France</media:keywords>
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<title>NPC clears Jollibee, Viber in Christmas campaign data breach probe</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/npc-clears-jollibee-viber-in-christmas-campaign-data-breach-probe</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/npc-clears-jollibee-viber-in-christmas-campaign-data-breach-probe</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The National Privacy Commission (NPC) said Tuesday that no privacy breach occurred in last year&quot;s Christmas marketing campaign by fast-food giant Jollibee and messaging app Viber. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:02:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>NPC, clears, Jollibee, Viber, Christmas, campaign, data, breach, probe</media:keywords>
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<title>House panel may vote on probable cause to impeach VP Sara by Wednesday</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/house-panel-may-vote-on-probable-cause-to-impeach-vp-sara-by-wednesday</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/house-panel-may-vote-on-probable-cause-to-impeach-vp-sara-by-wednesday</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ House panel may vote on probable cause to impeach VP Sara by Wednesday ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>House, panel, may, vote, probable, cause, impeach, Sara, Wednesday</media:keywords>
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<title>Palace says up to law enforcers to probe destabilization plot vs. Marcos</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/palace-says-up-to-law-enforcers-to-probe-destabilization-plot-vsmarcos</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/palace-says-up-to-law-enforcers-to-probe-destabilization-plot-vsmarcos</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Malacañang on Monday said it&#039;s up to law enforcement agencies to investigate Senator Panfilo &#039;&#039;Ping&#039;&#039; Lacson&quot;s claim that some retired military officers were planning a “power grab” against President Ferdinand &#039;&#039;Bongbong&#039;&#039; Marcos Jr.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:47:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Palace, says, law, enforcers, probe, destabilization, plot, vs. Marcos</media:keywords>
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<title>SC acquits mother with schizophrenia in child&amp;apos;s death, cites legal insanity</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/sc-acquits-mother-with-schizophrenia-in-childs-death-cites-legal-insanity</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/sc-acquits-mother-with-schizophrenia-in-childs-death-cites-legal-insanity</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Supreme Court (SC) has acquitted a mother with schizophrenia in connection with the death of her 5-year-old daughter, ruling that her mental condition deprived her of the capacity to recognize the nature and wrongfulness of her act at the time of the incident. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:35:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>acquits, mother, with, schizophrenia, childs, death, cites, legal, insanity</media:keywords>
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<title>Palace won&amp;apos;t intervene with CHR probe into Negros Occidental clash</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/palace-wont-intervene-with-chr-probe-into-negros-occidental-clash</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/palace-wont-intervene-with-chr-probe-into-negros-occidental-clash</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Malacañang respects the independent investigation being conducted by the Commission on Human Rights into the recent purported clash in Toboso, Negros Occidental, where 19 people were killed, including a local journalist, a student leader, and two Filipino-Americans. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:17:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Palace, wont, intervene, with, CHR, probe, into, Negros, Occidental, clash</media:keywords>
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<title>Agri chief warns &amp;apos;triple shock&amp;apos; straining global food supply</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/agri-chief-warns-triple-shock-straining-global-food-supply</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/agri-chief-warns-triple-shock-straining-global-food-supply</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has warned that a “triple shock” of climate change, disease outbreaks, and geopolitical tensions is straining global food supply and making agriculture harder to manage. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:08:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Agri, chief, warns, triple, shock, straining, global, food, supply</media:keywords>
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<title>Marcos: Nearly 80,000 teachers, school heads promoted since Aug. 2025</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/marcos-nearly-80000-teachers-school-heads-promoted-since-aug-2025</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/marcos-nearly-80000-teachers-school-heads-promoted-since-aug-2025</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Nearly 80,000 teachers and school heads have been promoted under the government&quot;s Expanded Career Progression (ECP) System since August 2025, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. said on Monday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:02:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Marcos:, Nearly, 80, 000, teachers, school, heads, promoted, since, Aug., 2025</media:keywords>
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<title>Marcoleta urges Blue Ribbon panel to invite Martin Romualdez: &amp;apos;He&amp;apos;s ready to talk&amp;apos;</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/marcoleta-urges-blue-ribbon-panel-to-invite-martin-romualdez-hes-ready-to-talk</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/marcoleta-urges-blue-ribbon-panel-to-invite-martin-romualdez-hes-ready-to-talk</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Senate Deputy Minority Leader Rodante Marcoleta on Monday called on the Senate blue ribbon committee to invite former Speaker and incumbent Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez to the next hearing on the flood control mess. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:02:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Marcoleta, urges, Blue, Ribbon, panel, invite, Martin, Romualdez:, Hes, ready, talk</media:keywords>
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<title>Nothing premature with Marcos announcement on Zaldy Co, Palace says</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/nothing-premature-with-marcos-announcement-on-zaldy-co-palace-says</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/nothing-premature-with-marcos-announcement-on-zaldy-co-palace-says</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Malacañang said Monday there&#039;s nothing premature with the announcement of President Ferdinand &#039;&#039;Bongbong&#039;&#039; Marcos Jr. about former lawmaker Zaldy Co being held by Czech Republic authorities.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:02:07 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Nothing, premature, with, Marcos, announcement, Zaldy, Co, Palace, says</media:keywords>
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<title>BuCor, other agencies sign MOA on reintegration of violent extremist offenders</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/bucor-other-agencies-sign-moa-on-reintegration-of-violent-extremist-offenders</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/bucor-other-agencies-sign-moa-on-reintegration-of-violent-extremist-offenders</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) and other agencies on Monday signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) to institutionalize a collaborative reintegration program for released violent extremist offenders (VEOs). ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:02:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>BuCor, other, agencies, sign, MOA, reintegration, violent, extremist, offenders</media:keywords>
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<title>Another UP student among Negros &amp;apos;clash&amp;apos; fatalities</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/another-up-student-among-negros-clash-fatalities</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/another-up-student-among-negros-clash-fatalities</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) has confirmed that one of its students was among those killed in what the military called an encounter in Toboso, Negros Occidental. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Another, student, among, Negros, clash, fatalities</media:keywords>
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<title>Ombudsman condemns leak of investigators&amp;quot; identities, eyes charges</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/ombudsman-condemns-leak-of-investigators-identities-eyes-charges</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/ombudsman-condemns-leak-of-investigators-identities-eyes-charges</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Office of the Ombudsman on Sunday condemned the online disclosure of its investigators&quot; identities, saying it is now working with law enforcement agencies to identify those behind the leak and file charges against them. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 16:44:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<item>
<title>Over 1.1 million jeepney drivers received P5k cash aid &#45;&#45;DSWD</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/over-11-million-jeepney-drivers-received-p5k-cash-aid-dswd</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/over-11-million-jeepney-drivers-received-p5k-cash-aid-dswd</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ More than 1.1 million jeepney drivers nationwide received the P5,000 cash relief assistance from the government as of Saturday amid the high prices of fuel in the country, the Department of Social Welfare and Development said. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 16:02:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<item>
<title>Environmental group urges gov&amp;quot;t to declare national climate emergency</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/environmental-group-urges-govt-to-declare-national-climate-emergency</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/environmental-group-urges-govt-to-declare-national-climate-emergency</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Environmental group Philippine Movement for Climate Justice (PMCJ) has urged the government to declare a national climate emergency due to the effects of drought in the country. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 16:02:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Environmental, group, urges, govt, declare, national, climate, emergency</media:keywords>
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<title>DENR orders landfill operators to submit contingency plans, for LGUS to cease ops of open dumpsites</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/denr-orders-landfill-operators-to-submit-contingency-plans-for-lgus-to-cease-ops-of-open-dumpsites</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/denr-orders-landfill-operators-to-submit-contingency-plans-for-lgus-to-cease-ops-of-open-dumpsites</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said Sunday it has required sanitary landfill (SLF) operators to submit contingency plans that will address fire incidents and other emergency situations in waste disposal facilities. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 16:02:07 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>DENR, orders, landfill, operators, submit, contingency, plans, for, LGUS, cease, ops, open, dumpsites</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Mans Carpio readies raps vs BSP, AMLC, House over bank secrecy, privacy breaches</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/mans-carpio-readies-raps-vs-bsp-amlc-house-over-bank-secrecy-privacy-breaches</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/mans-carpio-readies-raps-vs-bsp-amlc-house-over-bank-secrecy-privacy-breaches</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The husband of Vice President Sara Duterte, vowed to file a criminal complaint on Monday against officials of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC), and members of the House Committee on Justice for alleged violations of the Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA), bank secrecy laws, and the Data Privacy Act. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 16:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Mans, Carpio, readies, raps, BSP, AMLC, House, over, bank, secrecy, privacy, breaches</media:keywords>
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<title>Marcos: Gov&amp;quot;t services to continue despite energy crisis, cites housing program</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/marcos-govt-services-to-continue-despite-energy-crisis-cites-housing-program</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/marcos-govt-services-to-continue-despite-energy-crisis-cites-housing-program</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. said Sunday the government would continue delivering public services despite the country&quot;s energy woes, as he highlighted the administration&quot;s housing program in his latest social media reel. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 16:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Marcos:, Govt, services, continue, despite, energy, crisis, cites, housing, program</media:keywords>
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<title>ICC urged to reclassify Duterte defense response redacting names of 6 Filipino lawyers</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/icc-urged-to-reclassify-duterte-defense-response-redacting-names-of-6-filipino-lawyers</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/icc-urged-to-reclassify-duterte-defense-response-redacting-names-of-6-filipino-lawyers</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Prosecution has filed a request to the International Criminal Court Pre-Trial Chamber I to reclassify a Defense response regarding the case of former President Rodrigo Duterte, after it redacted the names of six Filipino lawyers concerned in the filing. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:02:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>ICC, urged, reclassify, Duterte, defense, response, redacting, names, Filipino, lawyers</media:keywords>
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<title>VP Sara lauds PH Army&amp;amp;#039;s 79th IB for &amp;amp;#039;success&amp;amp;#039; in recent combat operation</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/vp-sara-lauds-ph-armys-79th-ib-for-success-in-recent-combat-operation</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/vp-sara-lauds-ph-armys-79th-ib-for-success-in-recent-combat-operation</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ VP Sara lauds PH Army&#039;s 79th IB for success in &#039;recent combat operation&#039; ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:02:07 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Sara, lauds, Army&amp;039s, 79th, for, &amp;039success&amp;039, recent, combat, operation</media:keywords>
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<title>CA ordered freeze on Romualdez&amp;amp;#039;s assets, Ombudsman Remulla says</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/ca-ordered-freeze-on-romualdezs-assets-ombudsman-remulla-says</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/ca-ordered-freeze-on-romualdezs-assets-ombudsman-remulla-says</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Court of Appeals has issued a freeze order on the assets of former Speaker and incumbent Leyte representative Ferdinand Martin Romualdez, Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla said Saturday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:02:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Sandiganbayan asked to issue precautionary hold departure order for Escudero, Ngu</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/sandiganbayan-asked-to-issue-precautionary-hold-departure-order-for-escudero-ngu</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/sandiganbayan-asked-to-issue-precautionary-hold-departure-order-for-escudero-ngu</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Office of the Ombudsman has asked the Sandiganbayan on Saturday to issue a precautionary hold departure order against Senator Francis &quot;Chiz&quot; Escudero and businessman Maynard Ngu. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>NBI obtains lead regarding threats vs. Marcos, FL Liza, Romualdez</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/nbi-obtains-lead-regarding-threats-vs-marcos-fl-liza-romualdez</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/nbi-obtains-lead-regarding-threats-vs-marcos-fl-liza-romualdez</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) said Saturday it is already following a lead regarding the alleged threats against President Ferdinand &quot;Bongbong&quot; Marcos Jr, First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, and former Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:02:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>NBI, obtains, lead, regarding, threats, vs., Marcos, Liza, Romualdez</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Recto: Giving travel authority day before trip usually happens</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/recto-giving-travel-authority-day-before-trip-usually-happens</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/recto-giving-travel-authority-day-before-trip-usually-happens</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Executive Secretary Ralph Recto said Friday that there&#039;s nothing unusual with giving the travel authority a day before the trip of a government official. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:41:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Recto:, Giving, travel, authority, day, before, trip, usually, happens</media:keywords>
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<title>DepEd rolls out orientations to prepare for major SY 2026&#45;2027 reforms</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/deped-rolls-out-orientations-to-prepare-for-major-sy-2026-2027-reforms</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/deped-rolls-out-orientations-to-prepare-for-major-sy-2026-2027-reforms</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Public school teachers and school heads across the country will undergo a series of orientations starting late April, as the Department of Education (DepEd) prepares for a set of major policy changes in School Year 2026-2027. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:14:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>DepEd, rolls, out, orientations, prepare, for, major, 2026-2027, reforms</media:keywords>
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<title>US citizen among Negros clash deaths, says NTF&#45;ELCAC</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/us-citizen-among-negros-clash-deaths-says-ntf-elcac</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/us-citizen-among-negros-clash-deaths-says-ntf-elcac</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A reported US citizen of Filipino descent was among those killed in what the military called an encounter in Toboso, Negros Occidental, the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) said Friday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:14:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>citizen, among, Negros, clash, deaths, says, NTF-ELCAC</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>PNP intensifies monitoring vs &amp;apos;gas&#45;and&#45;run&amp;quot;</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/pnp-intensifies-monitoring-vs-gas-and-run</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/pnp-intensifies-monitoring-vs-gas-and-run</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ PNP intensifies monitoring vs &#039;gas-and-run&quot; ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:02:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PNP, intensifies, monitoring, gas-and-run</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Bernardo: I delivered P250M commitment fee to Bong Revilla</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/bernardo-i-delivered-p250m-commitment-fee-to-bong-revilla</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/bernardo-i-delivered-p250m-commitment-fee-to-bong-revilla</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ State witness and former Public Works and Highways undersecretary Roberto Bernardo on Friday testified that he personally delivered P250 million worth of commitment fee or portion of the payment for government projects to former senator Ramon Bong Revilla, Jr. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:02:07 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Bernardo:, delivered, P250M, commitment, fee, Bong, Revilla</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Filipino conjoined twins successfully separated after surgery in Saudi Arabia</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/filipino-conjoined-twins-successfully-separated-after-surgery-in-saudi-arabia</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/filipino-conjoined-twins-successfully-separated-after-surgery-in-saudi-arabia</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Filipino conjoined twins Klea Ann and Maurice Ann Misa have been successfully separated following a rare and high-risk surgery in Saudi Arabia, giving them a chance at living independent lives. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:02:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>EXPLAINER: How can Filipinos seek asylum in another country?</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/explainer-how-can-filipinos-seek-asylum-in-another-country</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/explainer-how-can-filipinos-seek-asylum-in-another-country</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Individuals who wish to escape persecution, violence, or conflict in their home country may seek asylum or protection elsewhere. But while seeking asylum is considered a fundamental human right, not all applicants are granted it. How does one apply for asylum and how can it be granted? ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>EXPLAINER:, How, can, Filipinos, seek, asylum, another, country</media:keywords>
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<title>Freeze order issued vs. flood control scandal&#45;linked legislator &#45;&#45;AMLC</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/freeze-order-issued-vs-flood-control-scandal-linked-legislator-amlc</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/freeze-order-issued-vs-flood-control-scandal-linked-legislator-amlc</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) has secured a freeze order on the assets of a legislator allegedly involved in the flood control corruption scandal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Freeze, order, issued, vs., flood, control, scandal-linked, legislator, --AMLC</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Comelec to require birth certificates for 2026 BSKE and future elections</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/comelec-to-require-birth-certificates-for-2026-bske-and-future-elections</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/comelec-to-require-birth-certificates-for-2026-bske-and-future-elections</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will now require the inclusion of birth certificates in the filing for candidacies for the 2026 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) as well as in succeeding elections, its chairperson said Thursday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:59:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Comelec, require, birth, certificates, for, 2026, BSKE, and, future, elections</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Teodoro to China: Prove Ayungin garbage claim before int&amp;amp;#039;l tribunal</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/teodoro-to-china-prove-ayungin-garbage-claim-before-intl-tribunal</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/teodoro-to-china-prove-ayungin-garbage-claim-before-intl-tribunal</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Thursday challenged China to take its claims before an international legal body that the Philippines dumped garbage in Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:59:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Teodoro, China:, Prove, Ayungin, garbage, claim, before, int&amp;039l, tribunal</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>International Criminal Court confirms charges against Rodrigo Duterte</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/international-criminal-court-confirms-charges-against-rodrigo-duterte</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/international-criminal-court-confirms-charges-against-rodrigo-duterte</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A year after his detention, the International Criminal Court (ICC) Pre-Trial Chamber I on Thursday confirmed all the charges against former President Rodrigo Duterte over his drug war and committed him for trial. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:59:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>International, Criminal, Court, confirms, charges, against, Rodrigo, Duterte</media:keywords>
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<title>PH gov&amp;amp;#039;t confident on Zaldy Co&amp;amp;#039;s return &#45;&#45; Palace</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/ph-govt-confident-on-zaldy-cos-return-palace</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/ph-govt-confident-on-zaldy-cos-return-palace</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Philippine government is confident that former lawmaker Zaldy Co would be brought back to the Philippines. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:14:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>gov&amp;039t, confident, Zaldy, Co&amp;039s, return, Palace</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>LIST: Journalists, students reportedly killed, arrested in AFP operations</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/list-journalists-students-reportedly-killed-arrested-in-afp-operations</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/list-journalists-students-reportedly-killed-arrested-in-afp-operations</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ LIST: Journalists, students reportedly killed, arrested in AFP operations ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>LIST:, Journalists, students, reportedly, killed, arrested, AFP, operations</media:keywords>
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<title>SWS: 50% of Filipinos said their lives worsened in last 12 months</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/sws-50-of-filipinos-said-their-lives-worsened-in-last-12-months</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/sws-50-of-filipinos-said-their-lives-worsened-in-last-12-months</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Fifty percent or half of Filipino adults believe their lives got worse in the last 12 months, while over a quarter or 26% feel things stayed the same, public opinion pollster Social Weather Stations (SWS) said Thursday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>SWS:, 50, Filipinos, said, their, lives, worsened, last, months</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Palace denies VP Sara trip approved at last minute</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/palace-denies-vp-sara-trip-approved-at-last-minute</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/palace-denies-vp-sara-trip-approved-at-last-minute</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Palace denies VP Sara trip approved at last minute ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Palace, denies, Sara, trip, approved, last, minute</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>PH&#45;US &amp;apos;Pax Silica&amp;quot; hub not war&#45;driven but for industrialization &#45;&#45;Teodoro</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/ph-us-pax-silica-hub-not-war-driven-but-for-industrialization-teodoro</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/ph-us-pax-silica-hub-not-war-driven-but-for-industrialization-teodoro</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ US-led &#039;Pax Silica&quot; hub in PH not war-driven but for resilience, industrialization --Teodoro ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PH-US, Pax, Silica, hub, not, war-driven, but, for, industrialization, --Teodoro</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Bernardo&amp;amp;#039;s former aide says he delivered boxes, suitcases to Revilla, Estrada, several others</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/bernardos-former-aide-says-he-delivered-boxes-suitcases-to-revilla-estrada-several-others</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/bernardos-former-aide-says-he-delivered-boxes-suitcases-to-revilla-estrada-several-others</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The former assistant to ex-Public Works Undersecretary Roberto Bernardo claimed to have delivered multiple boxes, suitcases, and paper bags to several personalities linked to the flood control mess, but he was unable to disclose what was inside.   ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Bernardo&amp;039s, former, aide, says, delivered, boxes, suitcases, Revilla, Estrada, several, others</media:keywords>
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<title>VP Sara on Earth Day: Climate infra corruption a &amp;apos;threat&amp;quot; to national security</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/vp-sara-on-earth-day-climate-infra-corruption-a-threat-to-national-security</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/vp-sara-on-earth-day-climate-infra-corruption-a-threat-to-national-security</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In observance of Earth Day, Vice President Sara Duterte on Wednesday said the supposed corruption in climate infrastructure projects is considered a “threat” to national security. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:59:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Sara, Earth, Day:, Climate, infra, corruption, threat, national, security</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Supreme Court orders Marcos to comment on medical report petition</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/supreme-court-orders-marcos-to-comment-on-medical-report-petition</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/supreme-court-orders-marcos-to-comment-on-medical-report-petition</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Supreme Court has directed President Ferdinand &quot;Bongbong&quot; Marcos Jr. to submit his comment within 10 days regarding a petition that seeks the disclosure of his medical examination report. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:56:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Supreme, Court, orders, Marcos, comment, medical, report, petition</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Sara Duterte has no declared cash on hand, bank deposits from 2019 to 2024, SALNs show</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/sara-duterte-has-no-declared-cash-on-hand-bank-deposits-from-2019-to-2024-salns-show</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/sara-duterte-has-no-declared-cash-on-hand-bank-deposits-from-2019-to-2024-salns-show</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Vice President Sara Duterte did not declare any cash on hand and bank deposit since 2019, her Statements of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALN) submitted with the Office of the Ombudsman showed.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:53:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Sara, Duterte, has, declared, cash, hand, bank, deposits, from, 2019, 2024, SALNs, show</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>LTFRB sees mismatch on drivers&amp;quot; lists submitted by TNCs, motorcycle taxis to DSWD</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/ltfrb-sees-mismatch-on-drivers-lists-submitted-by-tncs-motorcycle-taxis-to-dswd</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/ltfrb-sees-mismatch-on-drivers-lists-submitted-by-tncs-motorcycle-taxis-to-dswd</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Discrepancies were reportedly observed in the lists of drivers submitted by transport network companies (TNCs) and motorcycle taxi operators to the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:44:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>LTFRB, sees, mismatch, drivers, lists, submitted, TNCs, motorcycle, taxis, DSWD</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Romualdez&amp;amp;#039;s claim not an accusation vs Marcos &#45;&#45; ex&#45;IBP president</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/romualdezs-claim-not-an-accusation-vs-marcos-ex-ibp-president</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/romualdezs-claim-not-an-accusation-vs-marcos-ex-ibp-president</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The former national president of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines said Wednesday that the statement of former Speaker and Leyte Representative Martin Romualdez indicating that the Executive branch bears command responsibility over the national budget, was not a direct accusation against President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:26:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Romualdez&amp;039s, claim, not, accusation, Marcos, ex-IBP, president</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Advincula: Emulate Mary&amp;quot;s trust, confidence in God amid uncertainties</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/advincula-emulate-marys-trust-confidence-in-god-amid-uncertainties</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/advincula-emulate-marys-trust-confidence-in-god-amid-uncertainties</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula urged Catholics to emulate the Blessed Virgin Mary&quot;s trust and confidence in God amid the uncertainties in life, as the coronation of Our Lady of Manaoag marks its 100th anniversary. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:17:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Advincula:, Emulate, Marys, trust, confidence, God, amid, uncertainties</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>14 provinces cleared for LGU&#45;led classroom builds</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/14-provinces-cleared-for-lgu-led-classroom-builds</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/14-provinces-cleared-for-lgu-led-classroom-builds</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Fourteen provinces have been cleared to begin procurement for classroom construction projects, marking the initial rollout of a government program that shifts implementation to local governments. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>provinces, cleared, for, LGU-led, classroom, builds</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Marcos considering Japan visit in May &#45; Palace</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/marcos-considering-japan-visit-in-may-palace</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/marcos-considering-japan-visit-in-may-palace</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ President Ferdinand &quot;Bongbong&quot; Marcos Jr. is &quot;considering&quot; an invitation to visit Japan next month.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Marcos, considering, Japan, visit, May, Palace</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Navotas landfill fire can affect local weather &#45; PAGASA</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/navotas-landfill-fire-can-affect-local-weather-pagasa</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/navotas-landfill-fire-can-affect-local-weather-pagasa</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The fire at Navotas sanitary landfill may have some effects on the local weather, PAGASA said Wednesday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Navotas, landfill, fire, can, affect, local, weather, PAGASA</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>&amp;amp;#039;Name Withheld&amp;amp;#039; PLC topnotcher recalls confusion, online backlash before reveal</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/name-withheld-plc-topnotcher-recalls-confusion-online-backlash-before-reveal</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/name-withheld-plc-topnotcher-recalls-confusion-online-backlash-before-reveal</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ When the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) released the March 2026 Physician Licensure Examination (PLE) results, one detail quickly drew attention: the topnotcher&#039;s identity was unknown, listed only as &quot;Name Withheld.&quot; ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>&amp;039Name, Withheld&amp;039, PLC, topnotcher, recalls, confusion, online, backlash, before, reveal</media:keywords>
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<title>Duterte has no declared cash on hand, bank deposits from 2019 to 2024, SALNs show</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/duterte-has-no-declared-cash-on-hand-bank-deposits-from-2019-to-2024-salns-show</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/duterte-has-no-declared-cash-on-hand-bank-deposits-from-2019-to-2024-salns-show</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Vice President Sara Duterte did not declare any cash on hand and bank deposit since 2019, her Statements of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALN) submitted with the Office of the Ombudsman showed.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>EXPLAINER: What is Balikatan Exercise?</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/explainer-what-is-balikatan-exercise</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/explainer-what-is-balikatan-exercise</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Balikatan Exercise is the largest annual military exercise between the Philippines and the United States to boost defense cooperation and improve joint operational readiness between the two countries. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:59:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>EXPLAINER:, What, Balikatan, Exercise</media:keywords>
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<title>Salceda not in favor of striking down unprogrammed funds from budget</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/salceda-not-in-favor-of-striking-down-unprogrammed-funds-from-budget</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/salceda-not-in-favor-of-striking-down-unprogrammed-funds-from-budget</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Albay Representative and economist Joey Salceda said Tuesday he is not in favor of removing unprogrammed funds from the General Appropriations Act (GAA), saying doing so will not resolve the flood control controversy. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:47:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Salceda, not, favor, striking, down, unprogrammed, funds, from, budget</media:keywords>
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<title>PH gov&amp;quot;t to ensure safety of Zaldy Co &#45;&#45; Palace</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/ph-govt-to-ensure-safety-of-zaldy-co-palace</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/ph-govt-to-ensure-safety-of-zaldy-co-palace</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Philippine government will ensure the safety and protection of former lawmaker Zaldy Co, Malacañang said Tuesday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:47:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>govt, ensure, safety, Zaldy, Palace</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>LTFRB lauds DOJ decision granting impounding powers vs colorum vehicles</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/ltfrb-lauds-doj-decision-granting-impounding-powers-vs-colorum-vehicles</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/ltfrb-lauds-doj-decision-granting-impounding-powers-vs-colorum-vehicles</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) welcomed the recent affirmation of its authority to impound colorum vehicles as declared by the Department of Justice (DOJ). ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:38:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>LTFRB, lauds, DOJ, decision, granting, impounding, powers, colorum, vehicles</media:keywords>
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<title>Palace hits Harry Roque for saying Zaldy Co arrest was fake</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/palace-hits-harry-roque-for-saying-zaldy-co-arrest-was-fake</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/palace-hits-harry-roque-for-saying-zaldy-co-arrest-was-fake</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Malacañang on Tuesday hit back at former presidential spokesman Harry Roque for claiming that the arrest of former lawmaker Zaldy Co was fake news. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:17:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Palace, hits, Harry, Roque, for, saying, Zaldy, arrest, was, fake</media:keywords>
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<title>Ombudsman denies Romualdez&amp;amp;#039;s request to go abroad for medical check&#45;up</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/ombudsman-denies-romualdezs-request-to-go-abroad-for-medical-check-up</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/ombudsman-denies-romualdezs-request-to-go-abroad-for-medical-check-up</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla said Tuesday they denied the request of Leyte Representative Martin Romualdez to travel to Singapore on April 21 for a medical check-up.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:08:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Ombudsman, denies, Romualdez&amp;039s, request, abroad, for, medical, check-up</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>DepEd rolls out summer remediation programs</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/deped-rolls-out-summer-remediation-programs</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/deped-rolls-out-summer-remediation-programs</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Department of Education (DepEd) will implement an expanded set of summer remediation programs from May 6 to June 3, 2026, targeting millions of learners at risk of falling behind, as part of efforts to strengthen foundational skills and ensure grade-level readiness. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:02:07 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>DepEd, rolls, out, summer, remediation, programs</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>DOJ chief: All indicators point to Zaldy Co arrest</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/doj-chief-all-indicators-point-to-zaldy-co-arrest</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/doj-chief-all-indicators-point-to-zaldy-co-arrest</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Despite lack of photos or documents proving the arrest of former lawmaker Zaldy Co, Justice Secretary Fredderick Vida on Tuesday said that all indicators point to his arrest by Czech authorities. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:02:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>DOJ, chief:, All, indicators, point, Zaldy, arrest</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>AFP readies contingencies for China&amp;quot;s possible actions following 2026 Balikatan</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/afp-readies-contingencies-for-chinas-possible-actions-following-2026-balikatan</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/afp-readies-contingencies-for-chinas-possible-actions-following-2026-balikatan</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ AFP readies contingencies for China&quot;s possible actions following 2026 Balikatan ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>AFP, readies, contingencies, for, Chinas, possible, actions, following, 2026, Balikatan</media:keywords>
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<title>Palace: Mel Sarmiento&amp;amp;#039;s appointment as OPAPRU chief vital for Bangsamoro polls</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/palace-mel-sarmientos-appointment-as-opapru-chief-vital-for-bangsamoro-polls</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/palace-mel-sarmientos-appointment-as-opapru-chief-vital-for-bangsamoro-polls</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Malacañang on Tuesday said the appointment of Mel Senen Sarmiento as Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity is significant in the upcoming Bangsamoro elections. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Palace:, Mel, Sarmiento&amp;039s, appointment, OPAPRU, chief, vital, for, Bangsamoro, polls</media:keywords>
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<title>Sara Duterte impeachment trial possible by mid&#45;May, says SP Sotto</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/sara-duterte-impeachment-trial-possible-by-mid-may-says-sp-sotto</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/sara-duterte-impeachment-trial-possible-by-mid-may-says-sp-sotto</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Should the House of Representatives transmit the articles of impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte by the first week of May, Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III said Tuesday that the Senate as an impeachment court may begin the trial two weeks after.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Sara, Duterte, impeachment, trial, possible, mid-May, says, Sotto</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>EXPLAINER: How new three&#45;term school calendar will work for SY 2026&#45;2027</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/explainer-how-new-three-term-school-calendar-will-work-for-sy-2026-2027</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/explainer-how-new-three-term-school-calendar-will-work-for-sy-2026-2027</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Department of Education (DepEd) will implement a new three-term school calendar beginning School Year 2026-2027, introducing a restructured academic schedule designed to balance instruction, assessment, and student recovery periods. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:50:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>EXPLAINER:, How, new, three-term, school, calendar, will, work, for, 2026-2027</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Eduardo Oban takes oath as new National Security Adviser</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/eduardo-oban-takes-oath-as-new-national-security-adviser</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/eduardo-oban-takes-oath-as-new-national-security-adviser</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Monday administered the oath of office of Eduardo Oban Jr. as the National Security Adviser.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:38:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Eduardo, Oban, takes, oath, new, National, Security, Adviser</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>NAPOLCOM probes viral EDSA busway incident, cop driver apologizes</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/napolcom-probes-viral-edsa-busway-incident-cop-driver-apologizes</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/napolcom-probes-viral-edsa-busway-incident-cop-driver-apologizes</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) ordered an immediate investigation into a viral traffic incident along the EDSA busway involving a passenger bus and Philippine National Police coaster bus. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:11:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>NAPOLCOM, probes, viral, EDSA, busway, incident, cop, driver, apologizes</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>PH, US open Balikatan 2026 drills</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/ph-us-open-balikatan-2026-drills</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/ph-us-open-balikatan-2026-drills</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Philippines and the United States on Monday formally opened their annual joint Balikatan Exercise for this year, with 17,000 troops and several other countries expected to join. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:02:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PH, open, Balikatan, 2026, drills</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>House panel flags &amp;amp;#039;gaps&amp;amp;#039; in DepEd&amp;amp;#039;s 3&#45;term calendar</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/house-panel-flags-gaps-in-depeds-3-term-calendar</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/house-panel-flags-gaps-in-depeds-3-term-calendar</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Lawmakers on Monday raised concerns over the Department of Education&quot;s (DepEd) planned shift to a three-term school calendar, citing possible gaps in instructional time, lack of buffer days, and unclear learning targets under the proposed system. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:02:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>House, panel, flags, &amp;039gaps&amp;039, DepEd&amp;039s, 3-term, calendar</media:keywords>
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<title>PISTON files petition for P10 fare hike</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/piston-files-petition-for-p10-fare-hike</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/piston-files-petition-for-p10-fare-hike</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Transport group PISTON on Monday filed a petition with the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) seeking a P10 fare hike.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:02:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PISTON, files, petition, for, P10, fare, hike</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>US reaffirms commitment to PH despite Middle East conflict &#45;&#45; Brawner</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/us-reaffirms-commitment-to-ph-despite-middle-east-conflict-brawner</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/us-reaffirms-commitment-to-ph-despite-middle-east-conflict-brawner</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The United States remains firmly committed to its alliance with the Philippines despite ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief General Romeo Brawner Jr. said Monday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>reaffirms, commitment, despite, Middle, East, conflict, Brawner</media:keywords>
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<title>DepEd: Classes to start June 8, end April 8 under 3&#45;term calendar</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/deped-classes-to-start-june-8-end-april-8-under-3-term-calendar</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/deped-classes-to-start-june-8-end-april-8-under-3-term-calendar</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Department of Education (DepEd) has released the official school calendar for School Year 2026-2027, with classes set to begin on June 8, 2026, and end on April 8, 2027. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>DepEd:, Classes, start, June, end, April, under, 3-term, calendar</media:keywords>
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<title>Ombudsman, Trillanes set for VP Duterte impeachment hearing</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/ombudsman-trillanes-set-for-vp-duterte-impeachment-hearing</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/ombudsman-trillanes-set-for-vp-duterte-impeachment-hearing</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla and former senator Antonio Trillanes IV are expected to attend the House Committee on Justice&quot;s second hearing on the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte next week. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 16:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Ombudsman, Trillanes, set, for, Duterte, impeachment, hearing</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>LIVE UPDATES: Conflict in the Middle East (April 19, 2026)</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/live-updates-conflict-in-the-middle-east-april-19-2026</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/live-updates-conflict-in-the-middle-east-april-19-2026</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Here are the latest news and updates on the US-Israel war against Iran and related developments. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 16:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>LIVE, UPDATES:, Conflict, the, Middle, East, April, 19, 2026</media:keywords>
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<title>Madriaga could be a state witness in VP Sara Duterte impeachment case &#45;&#45;legal expert</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/madriaga-could-be-a-state-witness-in-vp-sara-duterte-impeachment-case-legal-expert</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/madriaga-could-be-a-state-witness-in-vp-sara-duterte-impeachment-case-legal-expert</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Ramil Madriaga, a former aide and alleged bagman of Vice President Sara Duterte, could be a state witness in the latter&quot;s impeachment case since he took part in the alleged misuse of public funds, a constitutional law expert said Sunday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 16:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Madriaga, could, state, witness, Sara, Duterte, impeachment, case, --legal, expert</media:keywords>
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<title>BSKE postponement &amp;amp;#039;unconstitutional&amp;amp;#039;; PH has enough aid funds &#45;&#45;Sen. Gatchalian</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/bske-postponement-unconstitutional-ph-has-enough-aid-funds-sen-gatchalian</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/bske-postponement-unconstitutional-ph-has-enough-aid-funds-sen-gatchalian</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Postponing the 2026 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) once again would be “unconstitutional” since the country still has a budget to support its aid programs amid the fuel crisis, Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said Sunday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 16:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>BSKE, postponement, &amp;039unconstitutional&amp;039, has, enough, aid, funds, --Sen., Gatchalian</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>FBI offers $25,000 reward for info on Filipino linked to online group targeting minors</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/fbi-offers-25000-reward-for-info-on-filipino-linked-to-online-group-targeting-minors</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/fbi-offers-25000-reward-for-info-on-filipino-linked-to-online-group-targeting-minors</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Federal Bureau of Investigation is offering a reward for information leading to the identification and arrest of a Filipino national allegedly involved in an online child exploitation ring targeting minors through gaming and social media platforms. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 16:02:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>FBI, offers, 25, 000, reward, for, info, Filipino, linked, online, group, targeting, minors</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>LIVE UPDATES: Conflict in the Middle East (April 18, 2026)</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/live-updates-conflict-in-the-middle-east-april-18-2026</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/live-updates-conflict-in-the-middle-east-april-18-2026</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Here are the latest news and updates on the US-Israel war against Iran and related developments. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 16:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>LIVE, UPDATES:, Conflict, the, Middle, East, April, 18, 2026</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Zaldy Co arrest in Prague not related to Interpol red notice &#45;&#45;NBI</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/zaldy-co-arrest-in-prague-not-related-to-interpol-red-notice-nbi</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/zaldy-co-arrest-in-prague-not-related-to-interpol-red-notice-nbi</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The arrest of former congressman Zaldy Co in Prague, Czech Republic is not related to an International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) red notice, National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Atty. Melvin Matibag said. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 16:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<item>
<title>PNP arrests 2 Japanese nationals in anti&#45;fraud ops in Metro Manila</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/pnp-arrests-2-japanese-nationals-in-anti-fraud-ops-in-metro-manila</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/pnp-arrests-2-japanese-nationals-in-anti-fraud-ops-in-metro-manila</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Two Japanese nationals, suspected to be members of the transnational criminal groups, were arrested by authorities, according to the Philippine National Police (PNP).  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 16:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PNP, arrests, Japanese, nationals, anti-fraud, ops, Metro, Manila</media:keywords>
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<title>Over 19,000 PUV units under service contracting to start Monday &#45;&#45; DOTr</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/over-19000-puv-units-under-service-contracting-to-start-monday-dotr</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/over-19000-puv-units-under-service-contracting-to-start-monday-dotr</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Thousands of public utility vehicle (PUV) units nationwide will begin operating under the government&#039;s service contracting program (SCP) on Monday, April 20, 2026, according to Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 16:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Food prices remain stable despite rising fuel costs, says DA</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/food-prices-remain-stable-despite-rising-fuel-costs-says-da</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/food-prices-remain-stable-despite-rising-fuel-costs-says-da</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Saturday said food prices have remained broadly stable despite rising fuel costs amid the Middle East conflict. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 16:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Food, prices, remain, stable, despite, rising, fuel, costs, says</media:keywords>
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<title>TIMELINE: Zaldy Co&amp;quot;s video exposés on alleged budget insertions</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/timeline-zaldy-cos-video-exposes-on-alleged-budget-insertions</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/timeline-zaldy-cos-video-exposes-on-alleged-budget-insertions</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ TIMELINE: Zaldy Co&quot;s video exposés on alleged budget insertions ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:50:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>TIMELINE:, Zaldy, Cos, video, exposés, alleged, budget, insertions</media:keywords>
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<title>Kontra Daya files complaint vs Marcos, Sara Duterte, 2 gov&amp;amp;#039;t contractors</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/kontra-daya-files-complaint-vs-marcos-sara-duterte-2-govt-contractors</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/kontra-daya-files-complaint-vs-marcos-sara-duterte-2-govt-contractors</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Poll watchdog Kontra Daya on Friday filed a complaint against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., Vice President Sara Duterte, and their campaign donors in the 2022 national elections.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:17:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Kontra, Daya, files, complaint, Marcos, Sara, Duterte, gov&amp;039t, contractors</media:keywords>
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<title>Manila court allows Arnie Teves to post bail in 2019 murder case</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/manila-court-allows-arnie-teves-to-post-bail-in-2019-murder-case</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/manila-court-allows-arnie-teves-to-post-bail-in-2019-murder-case</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A Manila court has granted the bail petition of former Negros Oriental representative Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves Jr. in a 2019 murder case. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Manila, court, allows, Arnie, Teves, post, bail, 2019, murder, case</media:keywords>
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<title>Marcos happy with Zaldy Co arrest? &amp;amp;#039;Definitely,&amp;amp;#039; Palace says</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/marcos-happy-with-zaldy-co-arrest-definitely-palace-says</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/marcos-happy-with-zaldy-co-arrest-definitely-palace-says</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ President Ferdinand &quot;Bongbong&quot; Marcos Jr. is pleased with the arrest of former lawmaker Zaldy Co, a key figure in the flood control corruption scandal, by authorities in the Czech Republic, Malacañang said Friday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Marcos, happy, with, Zaldy, arrest, &amp;039Definitely, &amp;039, Palace, says</media:keywords>
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<title>Lawmakers urge Zaldy Co to &amp;apos;tell all&amp;quot; on flood control anomalies, face cases</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/lawmakers-urge-zaldy-co-to-tell-all-on-flood-control-anomalies-face-cases</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/lawmakers-urge-zaldy-co-to-tell-all-on-flood-control-anomalies-face-cases</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Lawmakers on Friday urged former congressman Zaldy Co to fully disclose what he knows about alleged irregularities in flood control projects, as calls intensify for his return to the country to face pending cases. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Sounds from school activities not considered nuisance &#45;&#45; SC</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/sounds-from-school-activities-not-considered-nuisance-sc</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/sounds-from-school-activities-not-considered-nuisance-sc</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A school cannot be held liable for damages for noise or sounds coming from its regular activities as these are not considered a nuisance, according to the Supreme Court (SC). ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Sounds, from, school, activities, not, considered, nuisance</media:keywords>
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<title>Bongbong gives bouquet of vegetables to Liza on wedding anniversary</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/bongbong-gives-bouquet-of-vegetables-to-liza-on-wedding-anniversary</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Bongbong gives bouquet of vegetables to Liza on wedding anniversary ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Poe calls out ride&#45;hailing apps over failure to reduce commissions</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/poe-calls-out-ride-hailing-apps-over-failure-to-reduce-commissions</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/poe-calls-out-ride-hailing-apps-over-failure-to-reduce-commissions</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ FPJ Bayanihan Party-list Rep. Brian Poe has called out motorcycle taxi firms for failing to deliver on their promise to cut their 20% commission rate to allow their drivers to earn more amid surging oil prices.   ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:47:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Poe, calls, out, ride-hailing, apps, over, failure, reduce, commissions</media:keywords>
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<title>Ombudsman orders lifestyle checks on 26 &amp;amp;#039;congtractors&amp;amp;#039;</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/ombudsman-orders-lifestyle-checks-on-26-congtractors</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/ombudsman-orders-lifestyle-checks-on-26-congtractors</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla has ordered lifestyle checks on 26 House members who are allegedly government contractors at the same time or &#039;congtractors,&quot; Assistant Ombudsman Mico Clavano said Thursday.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:32:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Ombudsman, orders, lifestyle, checks, &amp;039congtractors&amp;039</media:keywords>
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<title>Exam grades don&amp;amp;#039;t define lawyer skill or integrity, says 2005 Bar topnotcher</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/exam-grades-dont-define-lawyer-skill-or-integrity-says-2005-bar-topnotcher</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/exam-grades-dont-define-lawyer-skill-or-integrity-says-2005-bar-topnotcher</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Topnotcher: How lawyer upholds duty matters more than Bar Exam grade ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:02:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>TB cases &amp;amp;#039;more alarming&amp;amp;#039; than emerging COVID variants, says DOH</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/tb-cases-more-alarming-than-emerging-covid-variants-says-doh</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/tb-cases-more-alarming-than-emerging-covid-variants-says-doh</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ TB cases more alarming than emerging COVID variants, says DOH ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:02:07 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>cases, &amp;039more, alarming&amp;039, than, emerging, COVID, variants, says, DOH</media:keywords>
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<title>DOH on alleged hospital kickbacks: We&amp;amp;#039;ll cooperate fully with Ombudsman, DOJ</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/doh-on-alleged-hospital-kickbacks-well-cooperate-fully-with-ombudsman-doj</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/doh-on-alleged-hospital-kickbacks-well-cooperate-fully-with-ombudsman-doj</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Department of Health said they are ready to cooperate fully with the Ombudsman and the Department of Justice (DOJ) on the investigation into alleged inflated hospital charges. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>BSP adjusts working hours amid national energy emergency</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/bsp-adjusts-working-hours-amid-national-energy-emergency</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on Thursday announced adjustments to its working hours, in line with government efforts to reduce energy consumption amid the Middle East crisis. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Prosecutor accused of receiving money from Sara Duterte told to explain</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/prosecutor-accused-of-receiving-money-from-sara-duterte-told-to-explain</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/prosecutor-accused-of-receiving-money-from-sara-duterte-told-to-explain</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Office of the Ombudsman has ordered Assistant Special Prosecutor Ryan Quilala to answer the allegations of Ramil Madriaga that he received millions of money from Vice President Sara Duterte, Assistant Ombudsman Mico Clavano said Thursday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Prosecutor, accused, receiving, money, from, Sara, Duterte, told, explain</media:keywords>
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<title>Palace to Harry Roque: Running to be fit better than running away from law</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/palace-to-harry-roque-running-to-be-fit-better-than-running-away-from-law</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/palace-to-harry-roque-running-to-be-fit-better-than-running-away-from-law</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Malacañang on Wednesday slammed former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque for criticizing President Ferdinand &#039;&#039;Bongbong&#039;&#039; Marcos Jr.&#039;s run within the Palace compound to prove that he is fit, saying that releasing a medical bulletin would be better. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:56:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Palace, Harry, Roque:, Running, fit, better, than, running, away, from, law</media:keywords>
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<title>Madriaga&amp;quot;s bank secrecy waiver will reveal millions in bank deposits, transfers &#45; lawyer</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/madriagas-bank-secrecy-waiver-will-reveal-millions-in-bank-deposits-transfers-lawyer</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/madriagas-bank-secrecy-waiver-will-reveal-millions-in-bank-deposits-transfers-lawyer</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Madriaga&quot;s bank secrecy waiver will reveal millions in bank deposits, transfers - lawyer ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:23:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Madriagas, bank, secrecy, waiver, will, reveal, millions, bank, deposits, transfers, lawyer</media:keywords>
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<title>Marcos attends oath&#45;taking of newly&#45;promoted teachers in Eastern Visayas</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/marcos-attends-oath-taking-of-newly-promoted-teachers-in-eastern-visayas</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/marcos-attends-oath-taking-of-newly-promoted-teachers-in-eastern-visayas</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A total of 2,121 public school teachers and school heads in Eastern Visayas formally took their oath on Wednesday following their promotion under the government&quot;s Expanded Career Progression (ECP) System. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:20:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Marcos, attends, oath-taking, newly-promoted, teachers, Eastern, Visayas</media:keywords>
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<title>Marcos accepts resignation of Eduardo Año as NSA</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/marcos-accepts-resignation-of-eduardo-ano-as-nsa</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/marcos-accepts-resignation-of-eduardo-ano-as-nsa</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Marcos accepts resignation of Eduardo Ano as NSA ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Marcos, accepts, resignation, Eduardo, Año, NSA</media:keywords>
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<title>Econ managers urged to advise Marcos on fuel excise tax cut</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/econ-managers-urged-to-advise-marcos-on-fuel-excise-tax-cut</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/econ-managers-urged-to-advise-marcos-on-fuel-excise-tax-cut</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The country&#039;s economic managers should recommend to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. a broader suspension of fuel excise taxes to provide wider relief from rising oil prices, a lawmaker said Wednesday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Econ, managers, urged, advise, Marcos, fuel, excise, tax, cut</media:keywords>
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<title>NBI &amp;amp;#039;obligated&amp;amp;#039; to probe assassination plot vs. Marcos &#45;&#45;Palace</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/nbi-obligated-to-probe-assassination-plot-vs-marcos-palace</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/nbi-obligated-to-probe-assassination-plot-vs-marcos-palace</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ NBI &#039;obligated&#039; to probe assassination plot vs. Marcos --Palace ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>NBI, &amp;039obligated&amp;039, probe, assassination, plot, vs., Marcos, --Palace</media:keywords>
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<title>Senate panel flags unregulated businesses inside PH jails</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/senate-panel-flags-unregulated-businesses-inside-ph-jails</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/senate-panel-flags-unregulated-businesses-inside-ph-jails</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A Senate panel on Wednesday raised the alarm over alleged unregulated business activities by persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) inside Philippine detention facilities. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Senate, panel, flags, unregulated, businesses, inside, jails</media:keywords>
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<title>Malacañang labels Barzaga&amp;amp;#039;s comments on Marcos&amp;amp;#039;s ouster as &amp;amp;#039;seditious&amp;amp;#039;</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/malacanang-labels-barzagas-comments-on-marcoss-ouster-as-seditious</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/malacanang-labels-barzagas-comments-on-marcoss-ouster-as-seditious</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Malacañang labels Barzaga&#039;s comments on Marcos&#039;s ouster as &#039;seditious&#039; ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:02:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Malacañang, labels, Barzaga&amp;039s, comments, Marcos&amp;039s, ouster, &amp;039seditious&amp;039</media:keywords>
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<title>Davao Takes the Global Stage: 3rd JKA Philippines International Gasshuku &amp;amp; Tournament 2026 Positions City as Premier Sports Tourism Destination</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/davao-takes-the-global-stage-3rd-jka-philippines-international-gasshuku-tournament-2026-positions-city-as-premier-sports-tourism-destination</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/davao-takes-the-global-stage-3rd-jka-philippines-international-gasshuku-tournament-2026-positions-city-as-premier-sports-tourism-destination</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ April 16, 2026 - Davao City, Philippines — The Japan Karate Association Philippines proudly announces the 3rd JKA Philippines International Gasshuku and Tournament 2026, set on August 27–30, 2026 at the University of Southeastern Philippines Gymnasium—an international sporting event poised to spotlight Davao City as a rising hub for global sports tourism. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 01:22:51 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>BRP Sierra Madre crew recount how cyanide was seized from Chinese in Ayungin Shoal</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/brp-sierra-madre-crew-recount-how-cyanide-was-seized-from-chinese-in-ayungin-shoal</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/brp-sierra-madre-crew-recount-how-cyanide-was-seized-from-chinese-in-ayungin-shoal</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Two Philippine Navy sailors of the BRP Sierra Madre recounted how they intercepted Chinese fishing boats near Ayungin Shoal that led to the recovery of bottles containing cyanide. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:47:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope Leo XIV gains support in call for peace amid criticism from President Trump</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/pope-leo-xiv-gains-support-in-call-for-peace-amid-criticism-from-president-trump</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/pope-leo-xiv-gains-support-in-call-for-peace-amid-criticism-from-president-trump</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Religious organizations, bishops, priests have expressed their support of Pope Leo XIV after he was criticized by US President Donald Trump for allegedly being &quot;weak on crime&quot; and &quot;terrible foreign policy.&quot; ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:41:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Pope, Leo, XIV, gains, support, call, for, peace, amid, criticism, from, President, Trump</media:keywords>
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<title>AFP warns vs alleged overseas NPA recruitment</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/afp-warns-vs-alleged-overseas-npa-recruitment</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/afp-warns-vs-alleged-overseas-npa-recruitment</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Tuesday warned against alleged overseas recruitment activities linked to the New People&#039;s Army (NPA). ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:35:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>AFP, warns, alleged, overseas, NPA, recruitment</media:keywords>
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<title>Ronel Buenaventura named new AMLC executive director</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/ronel-buenaventura-named-new-amlc-executive-director</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/ronel-buenaventura-named-new-amlc-executive-director</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) on Tuesday announced the appointment of Atty. Ronel Buenaventura as its new executive director effective April 14, after his predecessor, Matthew David, requested a transfer to another post under the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:20:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Ronel, Buenaventura, named, new, AMLC, executive, director</media:keywords>
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<title>Madriaga: Sara Duterte&amp;amp;#039;s office disbursed P125&#45;M in 24 hours, not 11 days</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/madriaga-sara-dutertes-office-disbursed-p125-m-in-24-hours-not-11-days</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/madriaga-sara-dutertes-office-disbursed-p125-m-in-24-hours-not-11-days</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Detained Ramil Madriaga, who identified himself as a former aide of Vice President Sara Duterte, claimed that he delivered P125 million of her confidential funds to three locations in 24 hours upon her instructions. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Madriaga:, Sara, Duterte&amp;039s, office, disbursed, P125-M, hours, not, days</media:keywords>
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<title>Rodrigo Duterte requests to waive appearance at ICC hearing</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/rodrigo-duterte-requests-to-waive-appearance-at-icc-hearing</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/rodrigo-duterte-requests-to-waive-appearance-at-icc-hearing</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Former President Rodrigo Duterte has requested the International Criminal Court Appeals Chamber to permit him not to attend the reading of its decision on their appeal against an earlier ruling that junked his challenge to the jurisdiction of the ICC. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Rodrigo, Duterte, requests, waive, appearance, ICC, hearing</media:keywords>
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<title>Healthcare expert says out&#45;of&#45;pocket costs discourage vaccinations</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/healthcare-expert-says-out-of-pocket-costs-discourage-vaccinations</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/healthcare-expert-says-out-of-pocket-costs-discourage-vaccinations</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A healthcare expert said that while respiratory infections in the country have become more manageable through vaccinations, patients often hesitate to get them due to out-of-pocket costs. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Healthcare, expert, says, out-of-pocket, costs, discourage, vaccinations</media:keywords>
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<title>US military vows continued WPS efforts despite Middle East ops</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/us-military-vows-continued-wps-efforts-despite-middle-east-ops</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/us-military-vows-continued-wps-efforts-despite-middle-east-ops</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ US military vows continued WPS efforts despite Middle East ops ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>military, vows, continued, WPS, efforts, despite, Middle, East, ops</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Ramil Madriaga signs bank secrecy waiver</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/ramil-madriaga-signs-bank-secrecy-waiver</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/ramil-madriaga-signs-bank-secrecy-waiver</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Ramil Madriaga, who identified himself as a former aide and alleged bagman of Vice President Sara Duterte, on Tuesday signed a waiver allowing the House of Representatives to examine the bank accounts cited in his supplemental affidavit.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:02:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Ramil, Madriaga, signs, bank, secrecy, waiver</media:keywords>
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<title>How dangerous is cyanide to marine life?</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/how-dangerous-is-cyanide-to-marine-life</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/how-dangerous-is-cyanide-to-marine-life</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Concerns as to the safety of marine life in the West Philippine Sea were once more raised after bottles of cyanide were seized from Chinese boats near the BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), according to the National Security Council (NSC). ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:41:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>How, dangerous, cyanide, marine, life</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Marcos on talks he&amp;amp;#039;s sick: Come and exercise with me</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/marcos-on-talks-hes-sick-come-and-exercise-with-me</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/marcos-on-talks-hes-sick-come-and-exercise-with-me</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ &#039;&#039;Come and exercise with me.&#039;&#039; This was the challenge of President Ferdinand &#039;&#039;Bongbong&#039;&#039; Marcos Jr. on Monday to those who are assuming that he is severely ill. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:14:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Marcos, talks, he&amp;039s, sick:, Come, and, exercise, with</media:keywords>
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<title>Marcos suspends excise tax on LPG, kerosene</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/marcos-suspends-excise-tax-on-lpg-kerosene</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/marcos-suspends-excise-tax-on-lpg-kerosene</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ President Ferdinand &#039;&#039;Bongbong&#039;&#039; Marcos announced that he already removed the excise tax on LPG and kerosene amid ongoing energy challenges in the country. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:14:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Marcos, suspends, excise, tax, LPG, kerosene</media:keywords>
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<title>DILG&amp;quot;s Remulla clarifies: No Interpol red notice yet vs Harry Roque</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/dilgs-remulla-clarifies-no-interpol-red-notice-yet-vs-harry-roque</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/dilgs-remulla-clarifies-no-interpol-red-notice-yet-vs-harry-roque</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Interior Secretary Juanito Victor Remulla on Monday clarified that there is currently no Interpol red notice issued against former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:02:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>DILGs, Remulla, clarifies:, Interpol, red, notice, yet, Harry, Roque</media:keywords>
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<title>MANIBELA to hold 3&#45;day strike starting April 15</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/manibela-to-hold-3-day-strike-starting-april-15</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/manibela-to-hold-3-day-strike-starting-april-15</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Transport group MANIBELA will hold a nationwide three-day strike from April 15 to April 17 as fuel prices remain high, its chairperson Mar Valbuena said Monday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:02:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>MANIBELA, hold, 3-day, strike, starting, April</media:keywords>
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<title>Tinio: Baste is Dutertes&amp;amp;#039; Plan B for 2028 presidential elections</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/tinio-baste-is-dutertes-plan-b-for-2028-presidential-elections</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/tinio-baste-is-dutertes-plan-b-for-2028-presidential-elections</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The appointment of Davao City Mayor Sebastian &quot;Baste&quot; Duterte as the new president of the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino (PDP-Laban) shows that he is the Plan B of the Dutertes for the 2028 presidential elections, an opposition leader said Monday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:02:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Tinio:, Baste, Dutertes&amp;039, Plan, for, 2028, presidential, elections</media:keywords>
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<title>Imee Marcos grills Sharon Garin over DOE&amp;amp;#039;s 2&#45;day onsite work setup</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/imee-marcos-grills-sharon-garin-over-does-2-day-onsite-work-setup</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/imee-marcos-grills-sharon-garin-over-does-2-day-onsite-work-setup</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Senator Imee Marcos on Monday criticized the Department of Energy (DOE) over its two-day onsite workweek amid the fuel crisis.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Imee, Marcos, grills, Sharon, Garin, over, DOE&amp;039s, 2-day, onsite, work, setup</media:keywords>
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<title>DOJ, PCO, DICT sign MOA vs misinformation, deepfakes</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/doj-pco-dict-sign-moa-vs-misinformation-deepfakes</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/doj-pco-dict-sign-moa-vs-misinformation-deepfakes</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Amid the rise of misinformation on social media, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO), the Department of Justice (DOJ), and the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on Monday signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) for inter-agency coordination to address disinformation. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>DOJ, PCO, DICT, sign, MOA, misinformation, deepfakes</media:keywords>
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<title>Marcos, FL Liza go on dinner date amid ill health rumors</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/marcos-fl-liza-go-on-dinner-date-amid-ill-health-rumors</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/marcos-fl-liza-go-on-dinner-date-amid-ill-health-rumors</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ President Ferdinand &quot;Bongbong&quot; Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza Araneta Marcos went out for dinner on Saturday, April 11, amid rumors of ill health. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:02:07 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Marcos, Liza, dinner, date, amid, ill, health, rumors</media:keywords>
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<title>Chel Diokno: Madriaga &amp;apos;important witness&amp;quot; in VP Sara Duterte impeachment case</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/chel-diokno-madriaga-important-witness-in-vp-sara-duterte-impeachment-case</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/chel-diokno-madriaga-important-witness-in-vp-sara-duterte-impeachment-case</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ House Deputy Minority Leader Chel Diokno of Akbayan party-list on Sunday said the House Committee on Justice is expecting that Ramil Madriaga, a confessed bagman of Vice President Sara Duterte, will attend the impeachment hearing on Tuesday, April 14, as he is considered one of its key witnesses. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Chel, Diokno:, Madriaga, important, witness, Sara, Duterte, impeachment, case</media:keywords>
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<title>House bill aims to expand Filipinos&amp;amp;#039; access to dental care</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/house-bill-aims-to-expand-filipinos-access-to-dental-care</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/house-bill-aims-to-expand-filipinos-access-to-dental-care</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Lawmakers have filed a bill that aims to make basic dental care easier and more affordable for Filipinos by rolling out a nationwide oral health program. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>House, bill, aims, expand, Filipinos&amp;039, access, dental, care</media:keywords>
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<title>Global tourism org vows full support to new Tourism chief Angara&#45;Mathay</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/global-tourism-org-vows-full-support-to-new-tourism-chief-angara-mathay</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/global-tourism-org-vows-full-support-to-new-tourism-chief-angara-mathay</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Global Tourism Business Association (GTBA) expressed its support and partnership with the Department of Tourism (DOT) following the appointment of Dita Angara-Mathay as its new secretary.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Global, tourism, org, vows, full, support, new, Tourism, chief, Angara-Mathay</media:keywords>
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<title>House leaders&amp;amp;#039; KALINGA Act seeks fast gov&amp;quot;t response amid oil price shocks</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/house-leaders-kalinga-act-seeks-fast-govt-response-amid-oil-price-shocks</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/house-leaders-kalinga-act-seeks-fast-govt-response-amid-oil-price-shocks</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III and House Majority Leader Ferdinand Alexander “Sandro” Marcos have filed a bill seeking to provide fast and automatic government response during fuel price hikes.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:02:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>House, leaders&amp;039, KALINGA, Act, seeks, fast, govt, response, amid, oil, price, shocks</media:keywords>
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<title>QC gov&amp;amp;#039;t warns senior citizens vs &amp;apos;birthday cake&amp;quot; modus</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/qc-govt-warns-senior-citizens-vs-birthday-cake-modus</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/qc-govt-warns-senior-citizens-vs-birthday-cake-modus</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ QC government warns senior citizens vs &#039;birthday cake&quot; modus ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:17:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>gov&amp;039t, warns, senior, citizens, birthday, cake, modus</media:keywords>
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<title>Transport groups express concerns over GPS devices in service contracting</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/transport-groups-express-concerns-over-gps-devices-in-service-contracting</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/transport-groups-express-concerns-over-gps-devices-in-service-contracting</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ “May mga service provider ng GPS na lumapit sa LTFRB. Mas mauuna na naman po ulit ang kita sa amin &quot;yan kasi kailangan namin bumili ng GPS para ma-monitor ang ilang kilometro yung tinakbo namin,” said Manibela chairperson Mar Valbuena. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Transport, groups, express, concerns, over, GPS, devices, service, contracting</media:keywords>
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<title>LIVE UPDATES: Conflict in the Middle East (April 11, 2026)</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/live-updates-conflict-in-the-middle-east-april-11-2026</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/live-updates-conflict-in-the-middle-east-april-11-2026</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Here are the latest news and updates on the US-Israel war against Iran and related developments. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>LIVE, UPDATES:, Conflict, the, Middle, East, April, 11, 2026</media:keywords>
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<title>DSWD: Over 265,000 tricycle drivers in NCR, and 212,000 outside NCR received cash aid</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/dswd-over-265000-tricycle-drivers-in-ncr-and-212000-outside-ncr-received-cash-aid</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/dswd-over-265000-tricycle-drivers-in-ncr-and-212000-outside-ncr-received-cash-aid</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ More than 265,000 tricycle drivers in Metro Manila, and over 212,000 outside the National Capital Region have already received their cash relief assistance amid rising fuel prices, the Department of Social Welfare and Development said Saturday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>DSWD:, Over, 265, 000, tricycle, drivers, NCR, and, 212, 000, outside, NCR, received, cash, aid</media:keywords>
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<title>With no TRO, there&amp;quot;s no stopping VP impeachment hearing &#45;&#45;Ridon</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/with-no-tro-theres-no-stopping-vp-impeachment-hearing-ridon</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/with-no-tro-theres-no-stopping-vp-impeachment-hearing-ridon</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ With no TRO, there&quot;s no stopping VP impeachment hearing --Ridon ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>With, TRO, theres, stopping, impeachment, hearing, --Ridon</media:keywords>
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<title>EXPLAINER: What is the Vatican&amp;quot;s Dicastery for Communication?</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/explainer-what-is-the-vaticans-dicastery-for-communication</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/explainer-what-is-the-vaticans-dicastery-for-communication</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV had appointed two Filipino clergymen, namely Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, and San Pablo Bishop Marcelino Antonio Maralit, as members of the Vatican&quot;s Dicastery for Communication. What is the role of the Dicastery for Communication for the Catholic Church? ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>EXPLAINER:, What, the, Vaticans, Dicastery, for, Communication</media:keywords>
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<title>SC affirms Comelec decision cancelling SK bet&amp;amp;#039;s COC for misrepresentation</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/sc-affirms-comelec-decision-cancelling-sk-bets-coc-for-misrepresentation</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/sc-affirms-comelec-decision-cancelling-sk-bets-coc-for-misrepresentation</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Supreme Court has upheld the decision of the Commission on Elections cancelling the certificate of candidacy of a Sangguniang Kabataan bet in 2023 over material misrepresentation.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:53:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>affirms, Comelec, decision, cancelling, bet&amp;039s, COC, for, misrepresentation</media:keywords>
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<title>PCO to create website where public can report fake news</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/pco-to-create-website-where-public-can-report-fake-news</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/pco-to-create-website-where-public-can-report-fake-news</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) will create a website where the public can report the proliferation and incidents of fake news, particularly on social media. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:47:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PCO, create, website, where, public, can, report, fake, news</media:keywords>
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<title>Pentagon eyes refueling depot in southern Philippines &#45;&#45;Trinidad</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/pentagon-eyes-refueling-depot-in-southern-philippines-trinidad</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/pentagon-eyes-refueling-depot-in-southern-philippines-trinidad</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The United States Department of Defense is planning to establish a new fuel storage in the southern Philippines by 2028, a senior official of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) confirmed Friday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:20:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Pentagon, eyes, refueling, depot, southern, Philippines, --Trinidad</media:keywords>
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<title>Chinese flare use vs aircraft over WPS &amp;apos;illegal, dangerous&amp;quot; &#45;&#45; PH Navy</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/chinese-flare-use-vs-aircraft-over-wps-illegal-dangerous-ph-navy</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/chinese-flare-use-vs-aircraft-over-wps-illegal-dangerous-ph-navy</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Philippine Navy on Friday denounced the use of flares by Chinese forces against a Philippine aircraft over the West Philippine Sea (WPS), calling the move “illegal, unprofessional, and unsafe.” ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:05:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Chinese, flare, use, aircraft, over, WPS, illegal, dangerous, Navy</media:keywords>
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<title>DOE Secretary Garin urges probe on oil firms&amp;amp;#039; &amp;amp;#039;anti&#45;competitive behavior&amp;amp;#039;</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/doe-secretary-garin-urges-probe-on-oil-firms-anti-competitive-behavior</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/doe-secretary-garin-urges-probe-on-oil-firms-anti-competitive-behavior</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Sharon Garin on Friday affirmed that the &quot;possible collusion&quot; of oil firms on weekly fuel price adjustments should be investigated. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>DOE, Secretary, Garin, urges, probe, oil, firms&amp;039, &amp;039anti-competitive, behavior&amp;039</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>DepEd to open NSPC 2026 with reforms to boost campus journalism</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/deped-to-open-nspc-2026-with-reforms-to-boost-campus-journalism</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/deped-to-open-nspc-2026-with-reforms-to-boost-campus-journalism</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Department of Education will open the 2026 National Schools Press Conference (NSPC) in Ormoc City, Leyte next week with reforms aimed at strengthening campus journalism and improving support for schools. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>DepEd, open, NSPC, 2026, with, reforms, boost, campus, journalism</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>PH working with countries besides China for possible oil exploration</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/ph-working-with-countries-besides-china-for-possible-oil-exploration</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/ph-working-with-countries-besides-china-for-possible-oil-exploration</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Philippines is also working with countries other than China for a possible joint oil and gas exploration amid energy challenges in the country, Energy Secretary Sharon Garin said Friday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>working, with, countries, besides, China, for, possible, oil, exploration</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>17 individuals join call to stop impeach proceedings vs. VP Sara Duterte</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/17-individuals-join-call-to-stop-impeach-proceedings-vs-vp-sara-duterte</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/17-individuals-join-call-to-stop-impeach-proceedings-vs-vp-sara-duterte</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Seventeen individuals, composed of lawyers and private citizens, on Friday asked the Supreme Court to include them as petitioners seeking to stop the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>individuals, join, call, stop, impeach, proceedings, vs., Sara, Duterte</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>SC junks Sarah Discaya petition assailing flood control case against her</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/sc-junks-sarah-discaya-petition-assailing-flood-control-case-against-her</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/sc-junks-sarah-discaya-petition-assailing-flood-control-case-against-her</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Supreme Court (SC) has junked the petition for certiorari filed by embattled contractor Sarah Discaya assailing the Ombudsman&quot;s finding of probable cause against her over a P96.5-million ghost flood control project in Davao Occidental.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:02:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>junks, Sarah, Discaya, petition, assailing, flood, control, case, against, her</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Marcos: Gov&amp;amp;#039;t to implement service contracting program starting April 15</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/marcos-govt-to-implement-service-contracting-program-starting-april-15</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/marcos-govt-to-implement-service-contracting-program-starting-april-15</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ President Ferdinand &#039;&#039;Bongbong&#039;&#039; Marcos Jr. on Thursday announced that a service contracting program would be implemented beginning April 15.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:59:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Marcos:, Gov&amp;039t, implement, service, contracting, program, starting, April</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>DOH, PHAP: No increase in medicine prices for now</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/doh-phap-no-increase-in-medicine-prices-for-now</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/doh-phap-no-increase-in-medicine-prices-for-now</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Department of Health (DOH) said Thursday there is no increase in the prices of medicine in the country despite the difficulties caused by the conflict in the Middle East. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:17:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>DOH, PHAP:, increase, medicine, prices, for, now</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>China issues radio challenges vs PCG aircraft en route to Pag&#45;asa Island</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/china-issues-radio-challenges-vs-pcg-aircraft-en-route-to-pag-asa-island</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/china-issues-radio-challenges-vs-pcg-aircraft-en-route-to-pag-asa-island</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ China issued three radio challenges against a Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) aircraft as it approached Pag-asa Island in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>China, issues, radio, challenges, PCG, aircraft, route, Pag-asa, Island</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Chua: Impeach hearing vs VP Sara an accountability test amid 2028 prexy bid</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/chua-impeach-hearing-vs-vp-sara-an-accountability-test-amid-2028-prexy-bid</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/chua-impeach-hearing-vs-vp-sara-an-accountability-test-amid-2028-prexy-bid</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte is not a distraction amid the surging oil prices but a test of accountability, House good government and public accountability panel chairman and Manila 3rd District Rep, Joel Chua said Thursday ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Chua:, Impeach, hearing, Sara, accountability, test, amid, 2028, prexy, bid</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>PAWS calls out diocese over apology in viral Eastern Sunday bird incident</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/paws-calls-out-diocese-over-apology-in-viral-eastern-sunday-bird-incident</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/paws-calls-out-diocese-over-apology-in-viral-eastern-sunday-bird-incident</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Animal welfare group Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) has called out the Diocese of Kalookan over its apology regarding the use of a pigeon in a viral balloon-flying incident on Easter Sunday, saying that animals &quot;should not be used as props.&quot; ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PAWS, calls, out, diocese, over, apology, viral, Eastern, Sunday, bird, incident</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>DepEd allows private schools to shift to blended learning amid energy cost surge</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/deped-allows-private-schools-to-shift-to-blended-learning-amid-energy-cost-surge</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/deped-allows-private-schools-to-shift-to-blended-learning-amid-energy-cost-surge</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Private schools may shift to blended learning without prior approval as the Department of Education (DepEd) grants flexibility in class delivery to help manage rising electricity costs during the national energy emergency. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>DepEd, allows, private, schools, shift, blended, learning, amid, energy, cost, surge</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Defense chief Teodoro to Filipinos: Choose PH amid territorial threats, external conflicts</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/defense-chief-teodoro-to-filipinos-choose-ph-amid-territorial-threats-external-conflicts</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/defense-chief-teodoro-to-filipinos-choose-ph-amid-territorial-threats-external-conflicts</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Defense Secretary Gilberto C. Teodoro Jr. on Thursday called on Filipinos to “choose the Republic” as the country faces growing territorial threats and the effects of external conflicts. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Defense, chief, Teodoro, Filipinos:, Choose, amid, territorial, threats, external, conflicts</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>SC orders House to comment on petitions vs VP Sara impeachment proceedings</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/sc-orders-house-to-comment-on-petitions-vs-vp-sara-impeachment-proceedings</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/sc-orders-house-to-comment-on-petitions-vs-vp-sara-impeachment-proceedings</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Supreme Court (SC) on Wednesday directed the House of Representatives and the House justice committee to comment on petitions seeking to stop the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:59:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>orders, House, comment, petitions, Sara, impeachment, proceedings</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Sally Santos says she delivered P1.72B to ex&#45;DPWH Engr. Brice Hernandez</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/sally-santos-says-she-delivered-p172b-to-ex-dpwh-engr-brice-hernandez</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/sally-santos-says-she-delivered-p172b-to-ex-dpwh-engr-brice-hernandez</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ State witness Sally Santos of Syms Construction on Wednesday testified that she delivered P1.72 billion to former Bulacan Assistant District Engineer Brice Hernandez for 42 infrastructure projects contracted to her construction firm.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:17:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Sally, Santos, says, she, delivered, P1.72B, ex-DPWH, Engr., Brice, Hernandez</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Palace eyes raps vs. &amp;amp;#039;fake news&amp;amp;#039; peddlers on Marcos&amp;quot; health</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/palace-eyes-raps-vs-fake-news-peddlers-on-marcos-health</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/palace-eyes-raps-vs-fake-news-peddlers-on-marcos-health</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Malacañang on Wednesday said it is preparing to file complaints against individuals spreading false information about the health of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:11:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Palace, eyes, raps, vs., &amp;039fake, news&amp;039, peddlers, Marcos, health</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Half of Luzon fishers stopped fishing amid fuel hikes &#45;&#45; SINAG</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/half-of-luzon-fishers-stopped-fishing-amid-fuel-hikes-sinag</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/half-of-luzon-fishers-stopped-fishing-amid-fuel-hikes-sinag</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Nearly half of marginal fishers in some Luzon provinces have stopped going out to sea due to rising fuel prices, the Samahang Industriya ng Agrikultura (SINAG) said Wednesday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Half, Luzon, fishers, stopped, fishing, amid, fuel, hikes, SINAG</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>House minority hits Sara Duterte petition to stop impeachment hearing</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/house-minority-hits-sara-duterte-petition-to-stop-impeachment-hearing</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/house-minority-hits-sara-duterte-petition-to-stop-impeachment-hearing</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Members of the House minority bloc scored Wednesday Vice President Sara Duterte&#039;s petition asking the Supreme Court to stop the impeachment hearing against her. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>House, minority, hits, Sara, Duterte, petition, stop, impeachment, hearing</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>PNP: Closed gas stations due to rising fuel prices now at 393</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/pnp-closed-gas-stations-due-to-rising-fuel-prices-now-at-393</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/pnp-closed-gas-stations-due-to-rising-fuel-prices-now-at-393</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Wednesday said the number of closed gas stations amid rising fuel prices has reached 393. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PNP:, Closed, gas, stations, due, rising, fuel, prices, now, 393</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>DOF delivers 35,000 abandoned balikbayan boxes nationwide</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/dof-delivers-35000-abandoned-balikbayan-boxes-nationwide</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/dof-delivers-35000-abandoned-balikbayan-boxes-nationwide</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Department of Finance (DOF) reported that 35,549 abandoned balikbayan boxes have been delivered to their intended recipients nationwide as of Wednesday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>DOF, delivers, 35, 000, abandoned, balikbayan, boxes, nationwide</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Court allows VP Sara &amp;amp;#039;aide&amp;amp;#039; Madriaga to testify in impeach proceedings</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/court-allows-vp-sara-aide-madriaga-to-testify-in-impeach-proceedings</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/court-allows-vp-sara-aide-madriaga-to-testify-in-impeach-proceedings</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Manila Regional Trial Court has allowed detainee Ramil Madriaga, a confessed bagman of Vice President Sara Duterte, to attend the impeachment hearing against her in the House of Representatives. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Court, allows, Sara, &amp;039aide&amp;039, Madriaga, testify, impeach, proceedings</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>PH birth rate down at 1.7; CPD calls for education, health investments</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/ph-birth-rate-down-at-17-cpd-calls-for-education-health-investments</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/ph-birth-rate-down-at-17-cpd-calls-for-education-health-investments</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Commission on Population and Development (CPD) is urging the government to ramp up investments in education, health, and skills development following reports of declining birth rate. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:53:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>birth, rate, down, 1.7, CPD, calls, for, education, health, investments</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>VP Sara urges families to prioritize education amid rising costs</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/vp-sara-urges-families-to-prioritize-education-amid-rising-costs</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/vp-sara-urges-families-to-prioritize-education-amid-rising-costs</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday urged Filipino families to prioritize their children&quot;s education despite rising costs, warning that the coming months could bring even greater financial strain due to increasing prices of basic goods and fuel. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:50:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Sara, urges, families, prioritize, education, amid, rising, costs</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>PCO seeks DOJ charges vs fake news peddlers amid energy issues</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/pco-seeks-doj-charges-vs-fake-news-peddlers-amid-energy-issues</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/pco-seeks-doj-charges-vs-fake-news-peddlers-amid-energy-issues</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) on Tuesday asked the Department of Justice to initiate the filing of charges against individuals behind a social media page that allegedly spread false information amid current energy challenges. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:44:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PCO, seeks, DOJ, charges, fake, news, peddlers, amid, energy, issues</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>PCO files charges vs FB page spreading false info amid energy crisis</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/pco-files-charges-vs-fb-page-spreading-false-info-amid-energy-crisis</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/pco-files-charges-vs-fb-page-spreading-false-info-amid-energy-crisis</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) on Tuesday filed charges against individuals behind a social media page that allegedly spread false information amid current energy challenges. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PCO, files, charges, page, spreading, false, info, amid, energy, crisis</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>2 topnotchers named in March 2026 Civil Engineers licensure exam</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/2-topnotchers-named-in-march-2026-civil-engineers-licensure-exam</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/2-topnotchers-named-in-march-2026-civil-engineers-licensure-exam</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced that two graduates garnered the highest percentage rating in the March 2026 Civil Engineers Licensure Examination. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>topnotchers, named, March, 2026, Civil, Engineers, licensure, exam</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>DA to check reports of Kadiwa stores lacking rice supplies</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/da-to-check-reports-of-kadiwa-stores-lacking-rice-supplies</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/da-to-check-reports-of-kadiwa-stores-lacking-rice-supplies</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Department of Agriculture (DA) said Tuesday that it will check with the Food Terminal Incorporated (FTI) after reports surfaced of Kadiwa stores without enough stocks of P20 per kilo rice.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>check, reports, Kadiwa, stores, lacking, rice, supplies</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>House receives Ombudsman subpoena for SALNs of ex&#45;deputy secgen</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/house-receives-ombudsman-subpoena-for-salns-of-ex-deputy-secgen</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/house-receives-ombudsman-subpoena-for-salns-of-ex-deputy-secgen</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The House of Representatives received Tuesday the subpoena issued by the Office of the Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla concerning the Statements of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALNs) of former House deputy secretary general Sofonias Gabonada.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>House, receives, Ombudsman, subpoena, for, SALNs, ex-deputy, secgen</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>LIST: Philippine vs Chinese names of West PH Sea features</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/list-philippine-vs-chinese-names-of-west-ph-sea-features</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/list-philippine-vs-chinese-names-of-west-ph-sea-features</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A total of 131 Kalayaan Island Group (KIG) features will be given local names, as ordered by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., to strengthen control and sovereignty in Palawan and the West Philippine Sea (WPS). ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:02:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>LIST:, Philippine, Chinese, names, West, Sea, features</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Government pursuing amendments to Local Government Code, Marcos says</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/government-pursuingamendments-to-local-government-code-marcos-says</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/government-pursuingamendments-to-local-government-code-marcos-says</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Philippine government is pursuing the necessary measures to amend the Local Government Code to improve the fiscal capabilities of local government units, President Ferdinand &#039;&#039;Bongbong&#039;&#039; Marcos Jr. said Monday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:41:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Government, pursuing amendments, Local, Government, Code, Marcos, says</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>BIR streamlines rules on tax breaks for education partnerships</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/bir-streamlines-rules-on-tax-breaks-for-education-partnerships</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/bir-streamlines-rules-on-tax-breaks-for-education-partnerships</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has made it easier for private companies to get tax breaks when they partner with schools and support education programs. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:41:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>BIR, streamlines, rules, tax, breaks, for, education, partnerships</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Over 3.6M registered to vote for 2026 BSKE &#45;&#45; Comelec</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/over-36m-registered-to-vote-for-2026-bske-comelec</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/over-36m-registered-to-vote-for-2026-bske-comelec</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ More than 3.6 million Filipinos registered to vote for the 2026 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections (BSKE) in November, latest data from the Commission on Elections (Comelec) showed. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:05:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Over, 3.6M, registered, vote, for, 2026, BSKE, Comelec</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Marcos in good health condition &#45;&#45;Palace</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/marcos-in-good-health-condition-palace</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/marcos-in-good-health-condition-palace</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Malacañang on Monday assured the public that President Ferdinand &#039;&#039;Bongbong&#039;&#039; Marcos Jr, is well and in good condition.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:05:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Marcos, good, health, condition, --Palace</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>DSWD: Cash assistance for tricycle drivers outside NCR to roll out on April 8, 2026</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/dswd-cash-assistance-for-tricycle-drivers-outside-ncr-to-roll-out-on-april-8-2026</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/dswd-cash-assistance-for-tricycle-drivers-outside-ncr-to-roll-out-on-april-8-2026</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The P5,000 cash assistance for tricycle drivers outside of Metro Manila will be distributed beginning Wednesday, April 8, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>DSWD:, Cash, assistance, for, tricycle, drivers, outside, NCR, roll, out, April, 2026</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Legarda pushes P230&#45;B &amp;apos;Bayanihan 3&amp;quot; to address Middle East conflict impact</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/legarda-pushes-p230-b-bayanihan-3-to-address-middle-east-conflict-impact</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/legarda-pushes-p230-b-bayanihan-3-to-address-middle-east-conflict-impact</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Senator Loren Legarda on Monday filed a “Bayanihan 3” bill seeking to grant the President emergency powers to mitigate the socio-economic impact of rising fuel and energy prices amid heightened tensions in the Middle East. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Legarda, pushes, P230-B, Bayanihan, address, Middle, East, conflict, impact</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Ombudsman eyes plunder charges vs. Martin Romualdez, Chiz Escudero</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/ombudsman-eyes-plunder-charges-vs-martin-romualdez-chiz-escudero</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/ombudsman-eyes-plunder-charges-vs-martin-romualdez-chiz-escudero</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Office of the Ombudsman is preparing to file a plunder case against former Speaker Martin Romualdez and former Senate President Francis &quot;Chiz&quot; Escudero.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Ombudsman, eyes, plunder, charges, vs., Martin, Romualdez, Chiz, Escudero</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Marcos open to Bayanihan 3 to address fuel hike impact amid Middle East tension &#45;&#45; Palace</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/marcos-open-to-bayanihan-3-to-address-fuel-hike-impact-amid-middle-east-tension-palace</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/marcos-open-to-bayanihan-3-to-address-fuel-hike-impact-amid-middle-east-tension-palace</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ President Ferdinand &#039;&#039;Bongbong&#039;&#039; Marcos Jr. is open to any measure that will help Filipinos amid the impacts of Middle East tension on the Philippines.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Marcos, open, Bayanihan, address, fuel, hike, impact, amid, Middle, East, tension, Palace</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Palace: Up to Ombudsman, DOJ to disclose ICI findings</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/palace-up-to-ombudsman-doj-to-disclose-ici-findings</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/palace-up-to-ombudsman-doj-to-disclose-ici-findings</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Malacañang said Monday it is up to the Office of the Ombudsman and the Department of Justice to publicize the final report of the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) as regards the probe into the anomalous flood control projects. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Palace:, Ombudsman, DOJ, disclose, ICI, findings</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>China urges PH to stop &amp;apos;maritime provocation&amp;quot; in WPS</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/china-urges-ph-to-stop-maritime-provocation-in-wps</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/china-urges-ph-to-stop-maritime-provocation-in-wps</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ China has called on the Philippine government to “immediately cease maritime infringement and provocation” in the disputed West Philippine Sea (WPS), warning it would take “strong measures,” according to Chinese Embassy spokesperson Ji Lingpeng on Sunday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 16:38:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>China, urges, stop, maritime, provocation, WPS</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>PCO warns vs fake news on energy supply, pricing</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/pco-warns-vs-fake-news-on-energy-supply-pricing</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/pco-warns-vs-fake-news-on-energy-supply-pricing</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Presidential Communications Office on Sunday warned the public against spreading fake news about energy security, supply, or pricing amid the soaring fuel prices caused by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 16:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PCO, warns, fake, news, energy, supply, pricing</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Lacson: PH risks losing P320&#45;B in revenue if VAT suspended</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/lacson-ph-risks-losing-p320-b-in-revenue-if-vat-suspended</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/lacson-ph-risks-losing-p320-b-in-revenue-if-vat-suspended</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The country could lose over P320 billion in revenue if the government suspends the value-added tax (VAT), as it could affect the country&quot;s gross domestic product (GDP), Senate Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson said Sunday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 16:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Lacson:, risks, losing, P320-B, revenue, VAT, suspended</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>DOTr warns airport screeners after NAIA theft incident</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/dotr-warns-airport-screeners-after-naia-theft-incident</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/dotr-warns-airport-screeners-after-naia-theft-incident</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Sunday ordered the Office for Transportation Security (OTS) to strictly monitor airport security screening officers following the recent relief of three personnel accused of stealing cash from a foreign passenger. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 16:02:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>DOTr, warns, airport, screeners, after, NAIA, theft, incident</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Lacson backs PH&#45;China joint exploration in WPS</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/lacson-backs-ph-china-joint-exploration-in-wps</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/lacson-backs-ph-china-joint-exploration-in-wps</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Senate Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson on Sunday expressed support for the possible joint oil and gas explorations between the Philippines and China in the West Philippine Sea as he weighed the benefits that the former may gain. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 16:02:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Lacson, backs, PH-China, joint, exploration, WPS</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>No major incidents reported during Holy Week &#45;&#45; PNP</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/no-major-incidents-reported-during-holy-week-pnp</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/no-major-incidents-reported-during-holy-week-pnp</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Sunday said the nationwide observance of Holy Week remained generally peaceful, with no major incidents recorded. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 16:02:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>major, incidents, reported, during, Holy, Week, PNP</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Raffy Tulfo expresses concern over NAIA Terminal 1 ceiling collapse</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/raffy-tulfo-expresses-concern-over-naia-terminal-1-ceiling-collapse</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/raffy-tulfo-expresses-concern-over-naia-terminal-1-ceiling-collapse</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Raffy Tulfo expresses concern over NAIA Terminal 1 ceiling collapse ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 16:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Raffy, Tulfo, expresses, concern, over, NAIA, Terminal, ceiling, collapse</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>BuCor promotes faith&#45;based rehab for PDLs</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/bucor-promotes-faith-based-rehab-for-pdls</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/bucor-promotes-faith-based-rehab-for-pdls</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ BuCor promotes faith-based rehab for PDLs ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 16:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>BuCor, promotes, faith-based, rehab, for, PDLs</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Phil. Red Cross says it treated over 7K patients during Holy Week 2026</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/phil-red-cross-says-it-treated-over-7k-patients-during-holy-week-2026</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/phil-red-cross-says-it-treated-over-7k-patients-during-holy-week-2026</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Over 7,000 patients have been attended to by the Philippine Red Cross nationwide so far during the observance of Holy Week 2026, the agency said Saturday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 16:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Phil., Red, Cross, says, treated, over, patients, during, Holy, Week, 2026</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>PNP: Good Friday &amp;amp;#039;peaceful&amp;amp;#039; nationwide</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/pnp-good-friday-peaceful-nationwide</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/pnp-good-friday-peaceful-nationwide</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Philippine National Police on Saturday said the country&quot;s observance of Good Friday was peaceful. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 16:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PNP:, Good, Friday, &amp;039peaceful&amp;039, nationwide</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>PCG: Around 300K inbound, outbound passengers traveled during Good Friday</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/pcg-around-300k-inbound-outbound-passengers-traveled-during-good-friday</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/pcg-around-300k-inbound-outbound-passengers-traveled-during-good-friday</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Philippine Coast Guard said Saturday it monitored a total of 147,035 outbound passengers and 146,691 inbound passengers in all ports nationwide during Good Friday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 16:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PCG:, Around, 300K, inbound, outbound, passengers, traveled, during, Good, Friday</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Manila Archdiocese urges clergy for world peace intentions on Good Friday</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/manila-archdiocese-urges-clergy-for-world-peace-intentions-on-good-friday</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/manila-archdiocese-urges-clergy-for-world-peace-intentions-on-good-friday</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Manila (RCAM) has urged the clergy and the lay faithful to include a special intention for world peace during Good Friday rites.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:44:01 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Manila, Archdiocese, urges, clergy, for, world, peace, intentions, Good, Friday</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>PCG, Chinese embassy clash over Spanish&#45;era map with West PH Sea features</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/pcg-chinese-embassy-clash-over-spanish-era-map-with-west-ph-sea-features</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/pcg-chinese-embassy-clash-over-spanish-era-map-with-west-ph-sea-features</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ PCG, Chinese embassy clash over Spanish-era map with West PH Sea features ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:02:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PCG, Chinese, embassy, clash, over, Spanish-era, map, with, West, Sea, features</media:keywords>
</item>

<item>
<title>Constitutionality of laws on maritime zones, sea lanes questioned before SC</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/constitutionality-of-laws-on-maritime-zones-sea-lanes-questioned-before-sc</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/constitutionality-of-laws-on-maritime-zones-sea-lanes-questioned-before-sc</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A former professor of the University of the Philippines has asked the Supreme Court (SC) to nullify some provisions of the Philippine Maritime Zones Act (MZA) and Philippine Archipelagic Sea Lanes Act (ASLA) for being unconstitutional, saying it has enabled the navigation of Chinese vessels into the country&#039;s waters. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:02:07 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Constitutionality, laws, maritime, zones, sea, lanes, questioned, before</media:keywords>
</item>

<item>
<title>LTFRB summons taxi operator over alleged scam attempt on K&#45;pop idol Soobin</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/ltfrb-summons-taxi-operator-over-alleged-scam-attempt-on-k-pop-idol-soobin</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/ltfrb-summons-taxi-operator-over-alleged-scam-attempt-on-k-pop-idol-soobin</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has issued a show cause order against a taxi operator over the alleged attempt to scam K-pop idol Choi Soobin in Cebu. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:02:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>LTFRB, summons, taxi, operator, over, alleged, scam, attempt, K-pop, idol, Soobin</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Comelec ends BARMM voter registration with over 161K applications</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/comelec-ends-barmm-voter-registration-with-over-161k-applications</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/comelec-ends-barmm-voter-registration-with-over-161k-applications</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Comelec ends BARMM voter registration with over 161K applications ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Comelec, ends, BARMM, voter, registration, with, over, 161K, applications</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>PNP: 7 drowning incidents recorded so far amid Holy Week</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/pnp-7-drowning-incidents-recorded-so-far-amid-holy-week</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/pnp-7-drowning-incidents-recorded-so-far-amid-holy-week</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ PNP: 7 drowning incidents recorded so far amid Holy Week ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:02:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PNP:, drowning, incidents, recorded, far, amid, Holy, Week</media:keywords>
</item>

<item>
<title>De Lima pushes for comprehensive compensation for Filipino comfort women</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/de-lima-pushes-for-comprehensive-compensation-for-filipino-comfort-women</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/de-lima-pushes-for-comprehensive-compensation-for-filipino-comfort-women</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A full compensation for Filipino comfort women or the sex slaves of the Japanese soldiers during the World War II has been proposed in the House of Representatives. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:02:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Lima, pushes, for, comprehensive, compensation, for, Filipino, comfort, women</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>DOLE: Double pay for workers on duty on Maundy Thursday</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/dole-double-pay-for-workers-on-duty-on-maundy-thursday</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/dole-double-pay-for-workers-on-duty-on-maundy-thursday</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) reminded employers to grant double pay, or 200% of the regular daily wage, to workers on duty on Maundy Thursday.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:02:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>DOLE:, Double, pay, for, workers, duty, Maundy, Thursday</media:keywords>
</item>

<item>
<title>Cardinal Advincula to priests suffering from mental health: Feel it to heal it</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/cardinal-advincula-to-priests-suffering-from-mental-health-feel-it-to-heal-it</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/cardinal-advincula-to-priests-suffering-from-mental-health-feel-it-to-heal-it</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula on Maundy Thursday raised concern about the rising number of priests who are suffering from mental difficulty and emotional burden, urging them to acknowledge the issue and learn to reconnect with others and renew their identity as God&quot;s beloved.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:02:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Cardinal, Advincula, priests, suffering, from, mental, health:, Feel, heal</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Sandiganbayan finds 2 ex&#45;DPWH execs guilty over P5.3&#45;M right of way claims</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/sandiganbayan-finds-2-ex-dpwh-execs-guilty-over-p53-m-right-of-way-claims</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/sandiganbayan-finds-2-ex-dpwh-execs-guilty-over-p53-m-right-of-way-claims</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Sandiganbayan has found two former Department of Public and Highways (DPWH) officials guilty of two counts of graft and nine counts of falsification of public documents over P5.3 million right-of-way (ROW) payment claims. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Sandiganbayan, finds, ex-DPWH, execs, guilty, over, P5.3-M, right, way, claims</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>PCG monitors nearly 125k passengers in ports on Maundy Thursday</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/pcg-monitors-nearly-125k-passengers-in-ports-on-maundy-thursday</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/pcg-monitors-nearly-125k-passengers-in-ports-on-maundy-thursday</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has monitored nearly 125,000 passengers in all ports nationwide from 6 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Maundy Thursday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:02:01 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PCG, monitors, nearly, 125k, passengers, ports, Maundy, Thursday</media:keywords>
</item>

<item>
<title>Port travelers may be fewer than expected amid oil price effects &#45;&#45;PPA</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/port-travelers-may-be-fewer-than-expected-amid-oil-price-effects-ppa</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/port-travelers-may-be-fewer-than-expected-amid-oil-price-effects-ppa</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The volume of passengers at the ports for Holy Week may not reach the projected 2.46 million due to the effect of the oil price hikes, the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) said Wednesday.   ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:56:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Port, travelers, may, fewer, than, expected, amid, oil, price, effects, --PPA</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>DA assures stable fertilizer supply amid Middle East tensions</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/da-assures-stable-fertilizer-supply-amid-middle-east-tensions</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/da-assures-stable-fertilizer-supply-amid-middle-east-tensions</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. on Wednesday allayed concerns about the country&quot;s fertilizer supply, saying the Philippines maintains a secure supply chain despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:53:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>assures, stable, fertilizer, supply, amid, Middle, East, tensions</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Win Gatchalian pushes fuel rationing to extend PH fuel supply</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/win-gatchalian-pushes-fuel-rationing-to-extend-ph-fuel-supply</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/win-gatchalian-pushes-fuel-rationing-to-extend-ph-fuel-supply</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian has urged the Department of Energy (DOE) to explore the possibility of implementing a fuel rationing scheme amid tight global supply driven by heightened tensions in the Middle East. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:38:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Win, Gatchalian, pushes, fuel, rationing, extend, fuel, supply</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Gatchalian pushes fuel rationing to extend PH fuel supply</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/gatchalian-pushes-fuel-rationing-to-extend-ph-fuel-supply</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/gatchalian-pushes-fuel-rationing-to-extend-ph-fuel-supply</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian has urged the Department of Energy (DOE) to explore the possibility of implementing a fuel rationing scheme amid tight global supply driven by heightened tensions in the Middle East. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:11:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Gatchalian, pushes, fuel, rationing, extend, fuel, supply</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Sandigan upholds denial of bail for 9 ex&#45;DPWH execs in flood control mess case</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/sandigan-upholds-denial-of-bail-for-9-ex-dpwh-execs-in-flood-control-mess-case</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/sandigan-upholds-denial-of-bail-for-9-ex-dpwh-execs-in-flood-control-mess-case</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Sandiganbayan has upheld its decision denying the bail petition of nine former Department of Public Works and Highways officials facing malversation charges in connection with the alleged substandard P289-million flood control project in Oriental Mindoro. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:08:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Sandigan, upholds, denial, bail, for, ex-DPWH, execs, flood, control, mess, case</media:keywords>
</item>

<item>
<title>PDEA: Some PUV drivers tested positive for drugs amid Holy Week exodus</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/pdea-some-puv-drivers-tested-positive-for-drugs-amid-holy-week-exodus</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/pdea-some-puv-drivers-tested-positive-for-drugs-amid-holy-week-exodus</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency on Wednesday said some public utility vehicle drivers tested positive for illegal drugs in surprise screenings across the country amid the Holy Week exodus. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PDEA:, Some, PUV, drivers, tested, positive, for, drugs, amid, Holy, Week, exodus</media:keywords>
</item>

<item>
<title>Quimbo: Gov&amp;amp;#039;t may tap loans to fund Bayanihan 3 amid price hikes</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/quimbo-govt-may-tap-loans-to-fund-bayanihan-3-amid-price-hikes</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/quimbo-govt-may-tap-loans-to-fund-bayanihan-3-amid-price-hikes</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Securing loans remains an option for the government in funding the proposed Bayanihan 3 measure, which aims to provide aid packages to the public amid rising oil prices, House ways and means panel chairman and Marikina 2nd District Rep. Miro Quimbo said on Wednesday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Quimbo:, Gov&amp;039t, may, tap, loans, fund, Bayanihan, amid, price, hikes</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>DOE issues anti&#45;hoarding rules amid nat&amp;quot;l energy emergency</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/doe-issues-anti-hoarding-rules-amid-natl-energy-emergency</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/doe-issues-anti-hoarding-rules-amid-natl-energy-emergency</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Department of Energy (DOE) on Wednesday said it has issued new operating guidelines to curb the hoarding of petroleum products following the declaration of a State of National Energy Emergency (SNEE). ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>DOE, issues, anti-hoarding, rules, amid, natl, energy, emergency</media:keywords>
</item>

<item>
<title>BOC says negotiated sale of 2 Bugatti Chiron vehicles completed</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/boc-says-negotiated-sale-of-2-bugatti-chiron-vehicles-completed</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/boc-says-negotiated-sale-of-2-bugatti-chiron-vehicles-completed</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Bureau of Customs (BOC) said Wednesday that it had successfully completed the negotiated sale of a 2017 blue Bugatti Chiron and a 2019 red Bugatti Chiron, which were seized in 2024.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>BOC, says, negotiated, sale, Bugatti, Chiron, vehicles, completed</media:keywords>
</item>

<item>
<title>DepEd highlights reforms for teacher support, student achievements in SY 2025&#45;2026</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/deped-highlights-reforms-for-teacher-support-student-achievements-in-sy-2025-2026</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/deped-highlights-reforms-for-teacher-support-student-achievements-in-sy-2025-2026</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Department of Education marked the closing of School Year 2025-2026 by highlighting ongoing efforts to support teachers and improve learning outcomes while recognizing student achievements across the country. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:02:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>DepEd, highlights, reforms, for, teacher, support, student, achievements, 2025-2026</media:keywords>
</item>

<item>
<title>Imee Marcos sorry to Sara Duterte for pushing her to run for VP</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/imee-marcos-sorry-to-sara-duterte-for-pushing-her-to-run-for-vp</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/imee-marcos-sorry-to-sara-duterte-for-pushing-her-to-run-for-vp</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Senator Imee Marcos has apologized to Vice President Sara Duterte for supposedly causing her misfortune by encouraging her to run during the 2022 elections and allowing her to be subjected to “brutal” national politics.    ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:56:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Imee, Marcos, sorry, Sara, Duterte, for, pushing, her, run, for</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>PPA expects 2.46M Holy Week travelers amid no terminal fee hike</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/ppa-expects-246m-holy-week-travelers-amid-no-terminal-fee-hike</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/ppa-expects-246m-holy-week-travelers-amid-no-terminal-fee-hike</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) is expecting passenger traffic to reach 2.46 million this Holy Week, a slight increase from last year, even as fuel prices remain elevated. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:44:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PPA, expects, 2.46M, Holy, Week, travelers, amid, terminal, fee, hike</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Palace responds to Imee Marcos apology to dad over rift with brother Bongbong</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/palace-responds-to-imee-marcos-apology-to-dad-over-rift-with-brother-bongbong</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/palace-responds-to-imee-marcos-apology-to-dad-over-rift-with-brother-bongbong</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Malacañang on Tuesday responded to Senator Imee Marcos&#039; apology to her father, the late president Ferdinand Marcos Sr., over her rift with her brother, President Ferdinand &#039;Bongbong&#039; Marcos Jr. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:41:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Palace, responds, Imee, Marcos, apology, dad, over, rift, with, brother, Bongbong</media:keywords>
</item>

<item>
<title>DOTr probes 8 bus firms over alleged illegal fare hikes</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/dotr-probes-8-bus-firms-over-alleged-illegal-fare-hikes</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/dotr-probes-8-bus-firms-over-alleged-illegal-fare-hikes</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ At least eight bus companies are under investigation for allegedly imposing unauthorized fare increases, with transport authorities giving them 72 hours to explain before penalties are imposed, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) said Tuesday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:17:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>DOTr, probes, bus, firms, over, alleged, illegal, fare, hikes</media:keywords>
</item>

<item>
<title>DOTr probes 8 bus firms over alleged fare hikes</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/dotr-probes-8-bus-firms-over-alleged-fare-hikes</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/dotr-probes-8-bus-firms-over-alleged-fare-hikes</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ At least eight bus companies are under investigation for allegedly imposing unauthorized fare increases, with transport authorities giving them 72 hours to explain before penalties are imposed, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) said Tuesday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:11:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>DOTr, probes, bus, firms, over, alleged, fare, hikes</media:keywords>
</item>

<item>
<title>Holy Week advisory: Remulla warns against swimming while intoxicated</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/holy-week-advisory-remulla-warns-against-swimming-while-intoxicated</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/holy-week-advisory-remulla-warns-against-swimming-while-intoxicated</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla on Tuesday warned against swimming while intoxicated during Maundy Thursday and Good Friday, saying that the number one cause of fatalities during Holy Week is intoxication in beach areas. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:02:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Holy, Week, advisory:, Remulla, warns, against, swimming, while, intoxicated</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Palace: DOJ, Ombudsman &amp;amp;#039;overwhelmed&amp;amp;#039; by cases in anomalous flood control projects</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/palace-doj-ombudsman-overwhelmed-by-cases-in-anomalousflood-control-projects</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/palace-doj-ombudsman-overwhelmed-by-cases-in-anomalousflood-control-projects</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Malacañang on Tuesday said the Office of the Ombudsman and the Department of Justice (DOJ) are &#039;&#039;overwhelmed&#039;&#039; in filing cases against individuals involved in anomalous flood control projects. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Palace:, DOJ, Ombudsman, &amp;039overwhelmed&amp;039, cases, anomalous flood, control, projects</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Ateneo suspends travel for students, staff amid global energy crisis</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/ateneo-suspends-travel-for-students-staff-amid-global-energy-crisis</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/ateneo-suspends-travel-for-students-staff-amid-global-energy-crisis</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Ateneo de Manila University has imposed temporary restrictions on international and domestic travel for its higher education community, citing ongoing disruptions linked to the global energy crisis. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Ateneo, suspends, travel, for, students, staff, amid, global, energy, crisis</media:keywords>
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<title>MTRCB reminds PUVs: Show only &amp;apos;G&amp;quot; and &amp;apos;PG&amp;quot; content</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/mtrcb-reminds-puvs-show-only-g-and-pg-content</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/mtrcb-reminds-puvs-show-only-g-and-pg-content</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) has ordered public utility vehicle (PUV) operators to show only “G” (General Patronage) and “PG” (Parental Guidance) films on their vehicles amid the expected surge of passengers during the Holy Week. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>MTRCB, reminds, PUVs:, Show, only, G, and, PG, content</media:keywords>
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<title>House eyeing Bayanihan 3, ayuda to prioritize transport sector &#45;&#45;Rep. Miro Quimbo</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/house-eyeing-bayanihan-3-ayuda-to-prioritize-transport-sector-rep-miro-quimbo</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/house-eyeing-bayanihan-3-ayuda-to-prioritize-transport-sector-rep-miro-quimbo</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The House of Representatives is looking into having a comprehensive Bayanihan 3 measure, similar to the COVID-19 pandemic aid laws, to address the impact of rising oil prices, Representative Miro Quimbo said Tuesday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:02:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>House, eyeing, Bayanihan, ayuda, prioritize, transport, sector, --Rep., Miro, Quimbo</media:keywords>
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<title>Palace: No PH interest will be lost in possible joint oil exploration with China</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/palace-no-ph-interest-will-be-lost-in-possible-joint-oil-exploration-with-china</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/palace-no-ph-interest-will-be-lost-in-possible-joint-oil-exploration-with-china</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Malacañang on Monday ensured that the government would protect the country&quot;s national interests in the possible joint oil and gas exploration with China amid present energy challenges.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:35:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Palace:, interest, will, lost, possible, joint, oil, exploration, with, China</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>SC admits for review petition vs. Comelec ruling on Chiz campaign donation</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/sc-admits-for-review-petition-vs-comelec-ruling-on-chiz-campaign-donation</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/sc-admits-for-review-petition-vs-comelec-ruling-on-chiz-campaign-donation</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Supreme Court has admitted for review a petition seeking to nullify a Commission on Elections department ruling that cleared Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero in connection with a P30-million campaign donation from a contractor. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>admits, for, review, petition, vs., Comelec, ruling, Chiz, campaign, donation</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>SC junks Harry Roque&amp;quot;s petition vs House QuadComm</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/sc-junks-harry-roques-petition-vs-house-quadcomm</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/sc-junks-harry-roques-petition-vs-house-quadcomm</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Supreme Court (SC) has dismissed former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque&quot;s petition challenging his arrest during the House of Representatives&quot; Quad Committee (QuadCom) investigation into alleged illegal Philippine offshore gaming operations (POGO) in 2024. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>junks, Harry, Roques, petition, House, QuadComm</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Angara to Class of 2026: &amp;apos;Resilience will matter beyond the classroom&amp;quot;</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/angara-to-class-of-2026-resilience-will-matter-beyond-the-classroom</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/angara-to-class-of-2026-resilience-will-matter-beyond-the-classroom</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Education Secretary Sonny Angara on Monday urged graduating students to carry the resilience they built in school into the next stage of their lives, as nearly 48,000 public schools hold end-of-school-year (EOSY) rites nationwide. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Angara, Class, 2026:, Resilience, will, matter, beyond, the, classroom</media:keywords>
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<title>MMDA notes leaner Holy Week travel amid rising oil prices</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/mmda-notes-leaner-holy-week-travel-amid-rising-oil-prices</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/mmda-notes-leaner-holy-week-travel-amid-rising-oil-prices</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said Monday it has observed a decline in passenger volume at terminals and along major thoroughfares, as rising fuel prices appear to have dampened this year&quot;s Holy Week exodus. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>MMDA, notes, leaner, Holy, Week, travel, amid, rising, oil, prices</media:keywords>
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<title>Recto: Marcos wants gov&amp;amp;#039;t offices taking lead in energy saving measures</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/recto-marcos-wants-govt-offices-taking-lead-in-energy-saving-measures</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/recto-marcos-wants-govt-offices-taking-lead-in-energy-saving-measures</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Malacañang has rolled out energy austerity measures, directing all government agencies to significantly reduce power and fuel consumption amid the recent oil price shocks brought by the Middle East tension. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:02:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Recto:, Marcos, wants, gov&amp;039t, offices, taking, lead, energy, saving, measures</media:keywords>
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<title>Erwin Tulfo pushes for WFH setup in gov&amp;quot;t, private workplaces amid oil crisis</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/erwin-tulfo-pushes-for-wfh-setup-in-govt-private-workplaces-amid-oil-crisis</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/erwin-tulfo-pushes-for-wfh-setup-in-govt-private-workplaces-amid-oil-crisis</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Senator Erwin Tulfo has raised the idea of bringing back work-from-home arrangements in both private and government offices amid rising oil prices.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 16:56:01 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Marcos orders smooth Holy Week travel amid Maharlika Highway repairs</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/marcos-orders-smooth-holy-week-travel-amid-maharlika-highway-repairs</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/marcos-orders-smooth-holy-week-travel-amid-maharlika-highway-repairs</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered authorities to ensure smooth and safe travel along the Maharlika Highway as thousands of Filipinos are expected to head to the provinces for the Holy Week break. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 16:35:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Marcos, orders, smooth, Holy, Week, travel, amid, Maharlika, Highway, repairs</media:keywords>
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<title>Loan moratorium, penalty condonation being studied to ease economic burdens, says SSS</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/loan-moratorium-penalty-condonation-being-studied-to-ease-economic-burdens-says-sss</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/loan-moratorium-penalty-condonation-being-studied-to-ease-economic-burdens-says-sss</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Social Security System (SSS) said Sunday that it is actively studying the feasibility of offering a loan moratorium for members and a condonation program for contribution penalties for employers as relief measures amid economic challenges. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 16:02:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Cardinal Advincula urges Catholics to surrender to God amid Holy Week</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/cardinal-advincula-urges-catholics-to-surrender-to-god-amid-holy-week</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/cardinal-advincula-urges-catholics-to-surrender-to-god-amid-holy-week</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula on Sunday challenged the faithful to shift their perspective on surrender, as doing so to God is a form of redemption, not defeat. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 16:02:07 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Cardinal, Advincula, urges, Catholics, surrender, God, amid, Holy, Week</media:keywords>
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<title>DOLE looking into possible assistance for drivers via TUPAD program</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/dole-looking-into-possible-assistance-for-drivers-via-tupad-program</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/dole-looking-into-possible-assistance-for-drivers-via-tupad-program</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Department of Labor and Employment is checking what assistance may be extended to public utility vehicle drivers affected by the rising cost of fuel as a result of the war in the Middle East, its spokesperson said Sunday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 16:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>PH saves 145.43 MW energy in Earth Hour 2026</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/ph-saves-14543-mw-energy-in-earth-hour-2026</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Department of Energy (DOE) said Sunday the Philippines recorded a 145.43 megawatt reduction in electricity consumption during the observance of Earth Hour 2026.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 16:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Bong Go seeks prayers for ex&#45;ES Medialdea&amp;quot;s recovery</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/bong-go-seeks-prayers-for-ex-es-medialdeas-recovery</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/bong-go-seeks-prayers-for-ex-es-medialdeas-recovery</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Senator Christopher “Bong” Go on Saturday sought prayers for Salvador Medialdea, who served as executive secretary to former president Rodrigo Duterte, after the former official was hospitalized. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 16:02:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Bong, seeks, prayers, for, ex-ES, Medialdeas, recovery</media:keywords>
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<title>Quiboloy camp to appeal ocular inspections of KOJC properties</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/quiboloy-camp-to-appeal-ocular-inspections-of-kojc-properties</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/quiboloy-camp-to-appeal-ocular-inspections-of-kojc-properties</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The camp of preacher Apollo Quiboloy will appeal the Pasig court&#039;s order directing ocular inspections of Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) properties in relation to his qualified trafficking case. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 16:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Quiboloy, camp, appeal, ocular, inspections, KOJC, properties</media:keywords>
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<title>PPA issues reminders for fur parents, plantitas for Holy Week 2026 travel</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/ppa-issues-reminders-for-fur-parents-plantitas-for-holy-week-2026-travel</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/ppa-issues-reminders-for-fur-parents-plantitas-for-holy-week-2026-travel</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Thinking of bringing your fur pet or plant companion on a sea trip for the Holy Week? Before setting sail, read the government&#039;s reminders for fur parents, plantitos, and plantitas. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 16:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Over 1.35M passengers to pass through NAIA for Holy Week travel &#45;&#45;NNIC</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/over-135m-passengers-to-pass-through-naia-for-holy-week-travel-nnic</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/over-135m-passengers-to-pass-through-naia-for-holy-week-travel-nnic</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ New NAIA Infra Corp., operator of Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), on Saturday said it is expecting over 1.35 million passengers to pass through the country&quot;s main gateway during the peak travel period during Holy Week -- March 28 to April 5, 2026. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 16:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>House justice panel&amp;amp;#039;s Zamora on votes to impeach VP Sara: &amp;amp;#039;We have the numbers&amp;amp;#039;</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/house-justice-panels-zamora-on-votes-to-impeach-vp-sara-we-have-the-numbers</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/house-justice-panels-zamora-on-votes-to-impeach-vp-sara-we-have-the-numbers</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ House Committee on Justice Vice Chairperson and San Juan City Representative Ysabel Zamora on Saturday expressed confidence that the lower chamber has enough numbers to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 16:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Win Gatchalian urges DOE, DTI to consider price cap on LPG</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/win-gatchalian-urges-doe-dti-to-consider-price-cap-on-lpg</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/win-gatchalian-urges-doe-dti-to-consider-price-cap-on-lpg</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Saturday called on the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to consider imposing a price cap on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) amid the fuel price shocks due to the Middle East crisis. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 16:02:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>PH first to declare energy emergency? Palace cites Marcos admin&amp;amp;#039;s swift response</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/ph-first-to-declare-energy-emergency-palace-cites-marcos-admins-swift-response</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/ph-first-to-declare-energy-emergency-palace-cites-marcos-admins-swift-response</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Philippines&#039; declaration of a state of national energy emergency--the first of its kind in the world amid the ongoing Middle East crisis--showed the Marcos government&#039;s swift action to address challenges confronting the country during these times, Malacañang said Friday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:59:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>BOC auction of 11 seized luxury cars stalled as no bidders registered</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/boc-auction-of-11-seized-luxury-cars-stalled-as-no-bidders-registered</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/boc-auction-of-11-seized-luxury-cars-stalled-as-no-bidders-registered</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Bureau of Customs&#039; (BOC) scheduled public auction of 11 seized luxury vehicles on Friday, March 27, 2026, did not proceed because no bidders registered for the event.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:32:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Marcos urged to take &amp;amp;#039;decisive actions&amp;amp;#039; on CAB implementation</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/marcos-urged-to-take-decisive-actions-on-cab-implementation</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/marcos-urged-to-take-decisive-actions-on-cab-implementation</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ An alliance of peace advocates on Friday warned the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro (CAB) is at risk of “drift and deterioration,” urging President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to take decisive action to restore direction to its implementation more than a decade after it was signed. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:29:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Lawyers seek TRO vs. Sara Duterte&amp;quot;s impeachment proceedings</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/lawyers-seek-tro-vs-sara-dutertes-impeachment-proceedings</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/lawyers-seek-tro-vs-sara-dutertes-impeachment-proceedings</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Several lawyers on Friday asked the Supreme Court (SC) to issue a temporary restraining order (TRO) preventing the House of Representatives from proceeding with the impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:26:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Lawyers, seek, TRO, vs., Sara, Dutertes, impeachment, proceedings</media:keywords>
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<title>Over 1,400 SHS, ALS grads land jobs in gov&amp;quot;t job fair</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/over-1400-shs-als-grads-land-jobs-in-govt-job-fair</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/over-1400-shs-als-grads-land-jobs-in-govt-job-fair</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Over 1,400 SHS, ALS grads land jobs in gov&quot;t job fair ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Over, 1, 400, SHS, ALS, grads, land, jobs, govt, job, fair</media:keywords>
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<title>Marcos ordered removal of tarp with his photo in cash aid payout &#45;&#45;Palace</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/marcos-ordered-removal-of-tarp-with-his-photo-in-cash-aid-payout-palace</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/marcos-ordered-removal-of-tarp-with-his-photo-in-cash-aid-payout-palace</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Malacañang on Friday said President Ferdinand &#039;&#039;Bongbong&#039;&#039; Marcos Jr. has instructed the removal of a tarpaulin bearing his photo, which was placed during a distribution of assistance amid the energy challenges faced by the country.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Luistro insists House justice panel mandated to hear impeach raps vs VP Sara</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/luistro-insists-house-justice-panel-mandated-to-hear-impeach-raps-vs-vp-sara</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/luistro-insists-house-justice-panel-mandated-to-hear-impeach-raps-vs-vp-sara</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Batangas Representative Gerville Luistro insisted Friday that it is within the mandate of the House committee on justice to conduct a hearing and subpoena documents and witnesses to determine probable cause in the impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>PH talking to India, Argentina, Canada for oil sources &#45;&#45;Palace</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/ph-talking-to-india-argentina-canada-for-oil-sources-palace</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/ph-talking-to-india-argentina-canada-for-oil-sources-palace</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Philippine government is talking with India, Argentina, and Canada for possible alternative petroleum sources amid the oil price shocks brought by the conflict in the Middle East, Malacañang said Friday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>talking, India, Argentina, Canada, for, oil, sources, --Palace</media:keywords>
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<title>Gov&amp;quot;t can save up to P170B by cutting non&#45;essential expenses &#45;Gatchalian</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/govt-can-save-up-to-p170b-by-cutting-non-essential-expenses-gatchalian</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/govt-can-save-up-to-p170b-by-cutting-non-essential-expenses-gatchalian</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Friday said the government could save up to P170 billion if it would reduce expenses for non-essential activities by 20%.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Govt, can, save, P170B, cutting, non-essential, expenses, -Gatchalian</media:keywords>
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<title>EO on suspending, cutting fuel excise tax out by mid&#45;April &#45;&#45;DOF</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/eo-on-suspending-cutting-fuel-excise-tax-out-by-mid-april-dof</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/eo-on-suspending-cutting-fuel-excise-tax-out-by-mid-april-dof</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. may issue the executive order whether to suspend or reduce the excise tax rate on petroleum products by April 12 or April 13, the Department of Finance (DOF) said Thursday.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:50:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>SC affirms conviction of ex&#45;Agusan del Norte mayor for malversation</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/sc-affirms-conviction-of-ex-agusan-del-norte-mayor-for-malversation</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/sc-affirms-conviction-of-ex-agusan-del-norte-mayor-for-malversation</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Supreme Court (SC) has affirmed the conviction of a former mayor of a municipality in Agusan del Norte for malversation of public funds due to her failure to liquidate cash advances from municipal development funds. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:20:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Palace defends DOE&amp;amp;#039;s Garin amid energy challenges</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/palace-defends-does-garin-amid-energy-challenges</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/palace-defends-does-garin-amid-energy-challenges</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Malacañang on Thursday defended Department of Energy Secretary Sharon Garin amid the energy challenges in the country brought about by the Middle East crisis. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:05:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Palace, defends, DOE&amp;039s, Garin, amid, energy, challenges</media:keywords>
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<title>Russian oil arrives as Philippines battles &amp;amp;#039;energy emergency&amp;amp;#039;</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/russian-oil-arrives-as-philippines-battles-energy-emergency</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/russian-oil-arrives-as-philippines-battles-energy-emergency</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A ship carrying more than 700,000 barrels of Russian crude oil has arrived in the Philippines, a source with knowledge of the matter told Agence France-Presse Thursday, days after the country declared a national energy emergency over the Middle East war. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Russian, oil, arrives, Philippines, battles, &amp;039energy, emergency&amp;039</media:keywords>
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<title>LIST: Who are qualified for coding, truck ban exemption amid fuel disruption</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/list-who-are-qualified-for-coding-truck-ban-exemption-amid-fuel-disruption</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/list-who-are-qualified-for-coding-truck-ban-exemption-amid-fuel-disruption</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ LIST: Who are qualified for coding, truck ban exemption amid fuel disruption ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:02:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Universities shift to hybrid classes, work setups to save energy</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/universities-shift-to-hybrid-classes-work-setups-to-save-energy</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/universities-shift-to-hybrid-classes-work-setups-to-save-energy</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Universities across Metro Manila are rolling out energy conservation measures--from hybrid learning to compressed workweeks--as global fuel supply pressures linked to the Middle East conflict begin to affect operations in the Philippines. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:02:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Universities, shift, hybrid, classes, work, setups, save, energy</media:keywords>
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<title>Wealth tax? Palace says all suggestions being considered</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/wealth-tax-palace-says-all-suggestions-being-considered</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Wealth tax? Palace says all suggestions being considered  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:02:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Wealth, tax, Palace, says, all, suggestions, being, considered</media:keywords>
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<title>Ombudsman moves to end &amp;apos;parking&amp;quot; of cases involving high&#45;ranking officials</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/ombudsman-moves-to-end-parking-of-cases-involving-high-ranking-officials</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/ombudsman-moves-to-end-parking-of-cases-involving-high-ranking-officials</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Office of the Ombudsman is cracking down on the alleged “parking” of cases after discovering at least 350 complaints involving high-ranking officials pending before the agency prior to Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla&quot;s assumption of office in October 2025, Assistant Ombudsman Mico Clavano said Thursday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:02:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Ombudsman, moves, end, parking, cases, involving, high-ranking, officials</media:keywords>
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<title>VP Duterte in PH despite skipping House impeach hearing &#45; lawyer</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/vp-duterte-in-ph-despite-skipping-house-impeach-hearing-lawyer</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/vp-duterte-in-ph-despite-skipping-house-impeach-hearing-lawyer</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Vice President Sara Duterte is in the country even as she decided not to attend the first hearing of the House justice committee on the impeachment complaints against her, her lawyer Michael Poa said on Wednesday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:59:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Duterte, despite, skipping, House, impeach, hearing, lawyer</media:keywords>
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<title>Marcos brushes aside &amp;amp;#039;discussion&amp;amp;#039; on gov&amp;amp;#039;t takeover of PH oil industry</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/marcos-brushes-aside-discussion-on-govt-takeover-of-ph-oil-industry</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/marcos-brushes-aside-discussion-on-govt-takeover-of-ph-oil-industry</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ &quot;We don&#039;t want to get into that discussion.&quot; This was the response of President Ferdinand &quot;Bongbong&quot; Marcos Jr. on Wednesday when asked if the government would temporarily take over the oil industry amid the Middle East crisis that resulted in oil price shocks in the country. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:41:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Lawyers reiterate appeal vs. NAIA concession agreement amid fuel price hike</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/lawyers-reiterate-appeal-vs-naia-concession-agreement-amid-fuel-price-hike</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/lawyers-reiterate-appeal-vs-naia-concession-agreement-amid-fuel-price-hike</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Citing rising fuel prices, lawyers Rico Domingo and Ceasar Oracion have filed another motion reiterating their appeal for the Supreme Court (SC) to issue a temporary restraining order (TRO) against the  Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Project. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:26:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Lawyers, reiterate, appeal, vs., NAIA, concession, agreement, amid, fuel, price, hike</media:keywords>
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<title>Marcos orders release of P44.17B for Metro Manila Subway, NSCR &#45;&#45;DBM</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/marcos-orders-release-of-p4417b-for-metro-manila-subway-nscr-dbm</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/marcos-orders-release-of-p4417b-for-metro-manila-subway-nscr-dbm</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered the release of P44.17 billion to expedite the implementation of the government&quot;s two flagship railway initiatives--the Metro Manila Subway Project (MMSP) Phase I and the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) System, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said Wednesday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:26:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Marcos, orders, release, P44.17B, for, Metro, Manila, Subway, NSCR, --DBM</media:keywords>
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<title>Marcos: Gov&amp;amp;#039;t can intervene to prevent power rate hikes </title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/marcos-govt-can-intervene-to-prevent-power-rate-hikes</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/marcos-govt-can-intervene-to-prevent-power-rate-hikes</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Following the declaration of a state of national energy emergency, President Ferdinand &#039;&#039;Bongbong&#039;&#039; Marcos Jr. on Wednesday said the government can intervene to ensure that electricity rates will not spike. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:26:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Marcos:, Gov&amp;039t, can, intervene, prevent, power, rate, hikes </media:keywords>
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<title>AMLC files civil forfeiture cases on flood control mess&#45;linked assets</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/amlc-files-civil-forfeiture-cases-on-flood-control-mess-linked-assets</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/amlc-files-civil-forfeiture-cases-on-flood-control-mess-linked-assets</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) has filed three petitions for civil forfeiture before the Manila Regional Trial Court for assets tied to individuals and entities linked to the flood control corruption scandal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:23:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>AMLC, files, civil, forfeiture, cases, flood, control, mess-linked, assets</media:keywords>
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<title>House panel seeks testimony of COA auditor on VP Sara&amp;amp;#039;s confidential funds</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/house-panel-seeks-testimony-of-coa-auditor-on-vp-saras-confidential-funds</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/house-panel-seeks-testimony-of-coa-auditor-on-vp-saras-confidential-funds</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The House justice committee formally sought Wednesday the testimony of lawyer Gloria Camora of the Commission on Audit&quot;s Intelligence and Confidential Funds Audit Office (COA-ICFAO), as well as the COA-ICFAO&quot;s findings on the use of confidential funds by Office of the Vice President and during the Sara Duterte&quot;s tenure as Education chief. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:11:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>House, panel, seeks, testimony, COA, auditor, Sara&amp;039s, confidential, funds</media:keywords>
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<title>PhilHealth warns vs fake websites</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/philhealth-warns-vs-fake-websites</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/philhealth-warns-vs-fake-websites</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ PhilHealth warns vs fake websites ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PhilHealth, warns, fake, websites</media:keywords>
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<title>Marcos on suspending oil excise tax: I&amp;quot;ll be signing it today</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/marcos-on-suspending-oil-excise-tax-ill-be-signing-it-today</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/marcos-on-suspending-oil-excise-tax-ill-be-signing-it-today</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Wednesday said he would sign into law the measure giving him emergency power to suspend or reduce oil excise tax.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Marcos, suspending, oil, excise, tax:, Ill, signing, today</media:keywords>
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<title>House panel subpoenas Ramil Madriaga, affidavit vs VP Sara Duterte</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/house-panel-subpoenas-ramil-madriaga-affidavit-vs-vp-sara-duterte</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/house-panel-subpoenas-ramil-madriaga-affidavit-vs-vp-sara-duterte</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The House committee on justice on Wednesday issued a subpoena to Ramil Madriaga and his affidavit amid the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>House, panel, subpoenas, Ramil, Madriaga, affidavit, Sara, Duterte</media:keywords>
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<title>House panel summons Michael Poa to VP Duterte impeach hearing</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/house-panel-summons-michael-poa-to-vp-duterte-impeach-hearing</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/house-panel-summons-michael-poa-to-vp-duterte-impeach-hearing</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The House justice committee on Justice on Wednesday issued a subpoena for lawyer Michael Poa, Vice President Sara Duterte&quot;s chief of staff when she was secretary of the Department of Education (DepEd). ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:02:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Marcos assures sufficient PH oil supply flow even after 45 days</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/marcos-assures-sufficient-ph-oil-supply-flow-even-after-45-days</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/marcos-assures-sufficient-ph-oil-supply-flow-even-after-45-days</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ President Ferdinand &quot;Bongbong&quot; Marcos Jr. assured Wednesday that the country would have a sufficient supply of oil products even beyond 45 days as the government is expecting the arrival of fuel deliveries. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:02:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Marcos, assures, sufficient, oil, supply, flow, even, after, days</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>MWSS: Angat Dam expected to remain at safe water level amid hotter weather</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/mwss-angat-dam-expected-to-remain-at-safe-water-level-amid-hotter-weather</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/mwss-angat-dam-expected-to-remain-at-safe-water-level-amid-hotter-weather</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The water level of Angat Dam is expected to remain at a safe level in the coming months as hotter temperatures are expected with the end of the Northeast Monsoon (Amihan), the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) said Tuesday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:59:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>MWSS:, Angat, Dam, expected, remain, safe, water, level, amid, hotter, weather</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>SC Justice Singh urges gender equality laws in government appointments</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/sc-justice-singh-urges-gender-equality-laws-in-government-appointments</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/sc-justice-singh-urges-gender-equality-laws-in-government-appointments</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Supreme Court (SC) Associate Justice Maria Filomena Singh on Tuesday pushed for laws and ordinances that would take into consideration the proportionate appointment of males and females in government. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:53:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Justice, Singh, urges, gender, equality, laws, government, appointments</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Congress transmits bill granting Marcos emergency powers to Palace</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/congress-transmits-bill-granting-marcos-emergency-powers-to-palace</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/congress-transmits-bill-granting-marcos-emergency-powers-to-palace</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Congress on Tuesday transmitted to the Office of the President (OP) the enrolled bill which would grant President Ferdinand &quot;Bongbong&quot; Marcos Jr. the powers to suspend or reduce the excise tax on petroleum products. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:47:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Congress, transmits, bill, granting, Marcos, emergency, powers, Palace</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Ombudsman begins case inventory for improved efficiency</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/ombudsman-begins-case-inventory-for-improved-efficiency</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/ombudsman-begins-case-inventory-for-improved-efficiency</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Office of the Ombudsman has launched a physical inventory of all its pending cases to ensure efficient case monitoring and disposition. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:44:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Ombudsman, begins, case, inventory, for, improved, efficiency</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Gov&amp;amp;#039;t Plans to use P20&#45;B Malampaya Fund for Middle East conflict response</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/govt-plans-to-use-p20-b-malampaya-fund-for-middle-east-conflict-response</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/govt-plans-to-use-p20-b-malampaya-fund-for-middle-east-conflict-response</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Gov&#039;t Plans to use P20-B Malampaya Fund for Middle East conflict response ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:38:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Gov&amp;039t, Plans, use, P20-B, Malampaya, Fund, for, Middle, East, conflict, response</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>House sends bill granting Marcos emergency powers to Senate</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/house-sends-bill-granting-marcos-emergency-powers-to-senate</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/house-sends-bill-granting-marcos-emergency-powers-to-senate</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The House of Representatives on Tuesday transmitted to the Senate the bill authorizing President Ferdinand &quot;Bongbong&quot; Marcos Jr. to temporarily suspend or reduce excise taxes on petroleum  amid rising oil prices brought about by Middle East conflict, the office of Speaker Faustino &quot;Bojie&quot; Dy III said. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:23:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>House, sends, bill, granting, Marcos, emergency, powers, Senate</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Vlogger Jack Argota files counter&#45;affidavit on raps over fake Marcos med cert</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/vlogger-jack-argota-files-counter-affidavit-on-raps-over-fake-marcos-med-cert</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/vlogger-jack-argota-files-counter-affidavit-on-raps-over-fake-marcos-med-cert</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Vlogger Jack Argota on Tuesday personally filed his counter-affidavit with the Department of Justice (DOJ) over the complaint against him for allegedly spreading false medical information concerning President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:20:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Vlogger, Jack, Argota, files, counter-affidavit, raps, over, fake, Marcos, med, cert</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>EXPLAINER: What is an effusive eruption?</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/explainer-what-is-an-effusive-eruption</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/explainer-what-is-an-effusive-eruption</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ EXPLAINER: What is an effusive eruption? ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:17:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>EXPLAINER:, What, effusive, eruption</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>DA eyes release of P10&#45;B assistance for farmers, fishers starting April 6</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/da-eyes-release-of-p10-b-assistance-for-farmers-fishers-starting-april-6</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/da-eyes-release-of-p10-b-assistance-for-farmers-fishers-starting-april-6</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Department of Agriculture (DA) is planning to release the Office of the President&quot;s P10-billion fund for the Presidential Assistance to Farmers and Fisherfolk (PAFF) Program as part of its assistance for farmers and fishermen beginning April 6.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>eyes, release, P10-B, assistance, for, farmers, fishers, starting, April</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Recto: Crisis panel boosts gov&amp;quot;t response to oil price shocks</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/recto-crisis-panel-boosts-govt-response-to-oil-price-shocks</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/recto-crisis-panel-boosts-govt-response-to-oil-price-shocks</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The crisis committee created by President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. is meant to sustain the well-documented government response to the rising oil prices amid the conflict in the Middle East, Executive Secretary Ralph Recto said on Tuesday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Recto:, Crisis, panel, boosts, govt, response, oil, price, shocks</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Subsidy for 3.5M coco farmers sought amid plans to suspend biofuel blending</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/subsidy-for-35m-coco-farmers-sought-amid-plans-to-suspend-biofuel-blending</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/subsidy-for-35m-coco-farmers-sought-amid-plans-to-suspend-biofuel-blending</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Subsidy for 3.5M coco farmers sought amid plans to suspend biofuel blending ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Subsidy, for, 3.5M, coco, farmers, sought, amid, plans, suspend, biofuel, blending</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Brawner commends BRP Miguel Malvar crew in fire control radar incident with Chinese warship</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/brawner-commends-brp-miguel-malvar-crew-in-fire-control-radar-incident-with-chinese-warship</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/brawner-commends-brp-miguel-malvar-crew-in-fire-control-radar-incident-with-chinese-warship</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Romeo Brawner Jr. on Tuesday praised how Philippine Navy sailors responded after a Chinese warship reportedly scanned the BRP Miguel Malvar (FFG-6) with its fire control radar in the West Philippine Sea. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:02:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Brawner, commends, BRP, Miguel, Malvar, crew, fire, control, radar, incident, with, Chinese, warship</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>PH to send observers in Thailand&#45;Cambodia conflict, AFP chief Brawner says</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/ph-to-send-observers-in-thailand-cambodia-conflict-afp-chief-brawner-says</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/ph-to-send-observers-in-thailand-cambodia-conflict-afp-chief-brawner-says</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Philippines will deploy military observers to help prevent the escalation of tensions between Thailand and Cambodia, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Romeo Brawner Jr. said Tuesday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:02:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>send, observers, Thailand-Cambodia, conflict, AFP, chief, Brawner, says</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>DA inspects suspected &amp;apos;ghost&amp;quot; farm&#45;to&#45;market road project in Guinobatan, Albay</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/da-inspects-suspected-ghost-farm-to-market-road-project-in-guinobatan-albay</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/da-inspects-suspected-ghost-farm-to-market-road-project-in-guinobatan-albay</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Department of Agriculture (DA) inspected a suspected “ghost” farm-to-market road (FMR) project in Barangay Lower Binogsacan in Guinobatan, Albay, on Monday.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:53:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>inspects, suspected, ghost, farm-to-market, road, project, Guinobatan, Albay</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Marcos backs P50 price cap on imported rice</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/marcos-backs-p50-price-cap-on-imported-rice</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/marcos-backs-p50-price-cap-on-imported-rice</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. is supportive of the measure imposing a price cap for imported rice, Malacañang said on Monday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:35:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Marcos, backs, P50, price, cap, imported, rice</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>DepEd rebuffs alleged foreign political influence in schools</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/deped-rebuffs-alleged-foreign-political-influence-in-schools</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/deped-rebuffs-alleged-foreign-political-influence-in-schools</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Department of Education (DepEd) has rejected claims that Philippine public schools are being used as platforms for foreign political influence, following warnings from a maritime security expert about alleged Chinese efforts to shape public sentiment. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:20:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>DepEd, rebuffs, alleged, foreign, political, influence, schools</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>DepEd pushes for simple, low&#45;cost end&#45;of&#45;year rites</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/deped-pushes-for-simple-low-cost-end-of-year-rites</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/deped-pushes-for-simple-low-cost-end-of-year-rites</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Department of Education (DepEd) has instructed public schools nationwide to hold simple, low-cost graduation and moving-up ceremonies for School Year 2025-2026, citing the impact of rising fuel prices on Filipino families. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:02:07 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>DepEd, pushes, for, simple, low-cost, end-of-year, rites</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>403 gas stations closed amid fuel price hikes &#45;&#45; PNP</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/403-gas-stations-closed-amid-fuel-price-hikes-pnp</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/403-gas-stations-closed-amid-fuel-price-hikes-pnp</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The number of gas stations who have closed amid rising fuel prices has increased to 403, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said Monday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>403, gas, stations, closed, amid, fuel, price, hikes, PNP</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Sandro Marcos wants new grads to get transcripts, diplomas for free</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/sandro-marcos-wants-new-grads-to-get-transcripts-diplomas-for-free</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/sandro-marcos-wants-new-grads-to-get-transcripts-diplomas-for-free</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A bill mandating state-run and private higher educational institutions to provide employment application documents for their respective graduates within 12 months of their graduation at no cost has been filed at the House of Representatives. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Sandro, Marcos, wants, new, grads, get, transcripts, diplomas, for, free</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Palace calls out Toby Tiangco: Don&amp;amp;#039;t make claims sans evidence</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/palace-calls-out-toby-tiangco-dont-make-claims-sans-evidence</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/palace-calls-out-toby-tiangco-dont-make-claims-sans-evidence</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Malacañang on Monday hit Navotas City Representative Toby Tiangco over his recent statement that  Vice President Sara Duterte would hold the perpetrators of the flood control mess accountable if she is elected President in 2028.   ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Palace, calls, out, Toby, Tiangco:, Don&amp;039t, make, claims, sans, evidence</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>ICI turns over flood control documents to DOJ</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/ici-turns-over-flood-control-documents-to-doj</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/ici-turns-over-flood-control-documents-to-doj</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) on Monday turned over documents related to its investigation of anomalous flood control projects to the Department of Justice (DOJ), Justice spokesperson Polo Martinez said. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>ICI, turns, over, flood, control, documents, DOJ</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Marcos to Pinoys: Embrace &amp;apos;bayanihan&amp;quot; amid rising oil prices</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/marcos-to-pinoys-embrace-bayanihan-amid-rising-oil-prices</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/marcos-to-pinoys-embrace-bayanihan-amid-rising-oil-prices</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Sunday urged Filipinos to embrace “bayanihan” as the government provides measures to ease the burden of rising fuel prices amid the ongoing Middle East conflict. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 16:29:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Marcos, Pinoys:, Embrace, bayanihan, amid, rising, oil, prices</media:keywords>
</item>

<item>
<title>ACTO to hold transport holiday on Monday amid surging fuel prices</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/acto-to-hold-transport-holiday-on-monday-amid-surging-fuel-prices</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/acto-to-hold-transport-holiday-on-monday-amid-surging-fuel-prices</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Alliance of Concerned Transport Organization (ACTO) on Sunday announced that it will conduct a transport holiday on Monday, March 23, as drivers and operators of public utility vehicles (PUVs) struggle to operate amid the rising prices of petroleum products. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 16:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>ACTO, hold, transport, holiday, Monday, amid, surging, fuel, prices</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>NFA to buy palay by end of March to avoid higher prices amid surging fuel costs</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/nfa-to-buy-palay-by-end-of-march-to-avoid-higher-prices-amid-surging-fuel-costs</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/nfa-to-buy-palay-by-end-of-march-to-avoid-higher-prices-amid-surging-fuel-costs</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The National Food Authority plans to buy palay (unhusked rice) by the end of March to replenish the national buffer stock, as doing so earlier may cause price increases among traders, NFA Administrator Larry Lacson said Sunday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 16:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>DA to begin distributing P5K fuel subsidy to farmers</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/da-to-begin-distributing-p5k-fuel-subsidy-to-farmers</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/da-to-begin-distributing-p5k-fuel-subsidy-to-farmers</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Department of Agriculture on Sunday said it is set to distribute P5,000 fuel subsidy to farmers to help them cope with the rising cost of fuel as a result of the conflict in the Middle East. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 16:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>begin, distributing, P5K, fuel, subsidy, farmers</media:keywords>
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<title>Close price monitoring needed for declaring national state of emergency &#45;&#45;Sen. Gatchalian</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/close-price-monitoring-needed-for-declaring-national-state-of-emergency-sen-gatchalian</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/close-price-monitoring-needed-for-declaring-national-state-of-emergency-sen-gatchalian</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A thorough monitoring of commodity prices is needed before declaring a national state of emergency amid the climbing fuel prices, Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said Sunday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 16:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Close, price, monitoring, needed, for, declaring, national, state, emergency, --Sen., Gatchalian</media:keywords>
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<title>Japan could consider Hormuz minesweeping if ceasefire reached, minister says</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/japan-could-consider-hormuz-minesweeping-if-ceasefire-reached-minister-says</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/japan-could-consider-hormuz-minesweeping-if-ceasefire-reached-minister-says</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Japan could consider deploying its military for minesweeping in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital artery for global oil supplies, if a ceasefire is reached in the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said on Sunday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 16:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Japan, could, consider, Hormuz, minesweeping, ceasefire, reached, minister, says</media:keywords>
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<title>PH, US hold bilateral maritime activity in Manila, Bataan</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/ph-us-hold-bilateral-maritime-activity-in-manila-bataan</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/ph-us-hold-bilateral-maritime-activity-in-manila-bataan</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ PH, US hold bilateral maritime activity in Manila, Bataan ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 16:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PH, hold, bilateral, maritime, activity, Manila, Bataan</media:keywords>
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<title>LIVE UPDATES: Conflict in the Middle East (March 21, 2026)</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/live-updates-conflict-in-the-middle-east-march-21-2026</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/live-updates-conflict-in-the-middle-east-march-21-2026</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ LIVE UPDATES: Conflict in the Middle East (March 21, 2026) ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 16:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>LIVE, UPDATES:, Conflict, the, Middle, East, March, 21, 2026</media:keywords>
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<title>Malaysian woman carrying P102&#45;M worth of &amp;amp;#039;shabu&amp;amp;#039; nabbed in NAIA</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/malaysian-woman-carrying-p102-m-worth-of-shabu-nabbed-in-naia</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/malaysian-woman-carrying-p102-m-worth-of-shabu-nabbed-in-naia</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Malaysian woman carrying P102-M worth of &#039;shabu&#039; nabbed in NAIA ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 16:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Malaysian, woman, carrying, P102-M, worth, &amp;039shabu&amp;039, nabbed, NAIA</media:keywords>
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<title>US, allies move to build missiles, drones closer to Asia&amp;amp;#039;s flashpoints, explore ammunition production in PH</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/us-allies-move-to-build-missiles-drones-closer-to-asias-flashpoints-explore-ammunition-production-in-ph</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/us-allies-move-to-build-missiles-drones-closer-to-asias-flashpoints-explore-ammunition-production-in-ph</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A US-led defense manufacturing partnership agreed to launch a new missile motor production program with Japan, push forward a drone cooperation effort across Asia and explore building a new ammunition production line in the Philippines, the Pentagon said on Friday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 16:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>US, allies, move, build, missiles, drones, closer, Asia&amp;039s, flashpoints, explore, ammunition, production</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>LTO: Reports of vehicle registration fees going up by 100% not true</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/lto-reports-of-vehicle-registration-fees-going-up-by-100-not-true</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/lto-reports-of-vehicle-registration-fees-going-up-by-100-not-true</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Land Transportation Office on Saturday said there is no truth to reports going around that vehicle registration fees have gone up by 100%. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 16:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>LTO:, Reports, vehicle, registration, fees, going, 100, not, true</media:keywords>
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<title>Termination of ICC&#45;approval on Unified Grand Central Station project OK&amp;quot;d &#45;&#45;DEPDev</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/termination-of-icc-approval-on-unified-grand-central-station-project-okd-depdev</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/termination-of-icc-approval-on-unified-grand-central-station-project-okd-depdev</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Economy and Development (ED) Council, chaired by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., has approved the termination of the existing Investment Coordination Committee approval of the Unified Grand Central Station (UGCS) Project. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:11:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Termination, ICC-approval, Unified, Grand, Central, Station, project, OKd, --DEPDev</media:keywords>
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<title>Crescent moon not sighted; Eid&amp;quot;l Fit&amp;quot;r to be held March 21 &#45; mufti</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/crescent-moon-not-sighted-eidl-fitr-to-be-held-march-21-mufti</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/crescent-moon-not-sighted-eidl-fitr-to-be-held-march-21-mufti</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Eid&#039;l Fitr will be celebrated by Filipino Muslims on Saturday, March 21, after the Shawwal or crescent moon has not been sighted on Thursday evening, the Bangsamoro Mufti announced. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Crescent, moon, not, sighted, Eidl, Fitr, held, March, mufti</media:keywords>
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<title>Antigraft court junks $5.2M forfeiture case vs. Marcos kin</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/antigraft-court-junks-52m-forfeiture-case-vs-marcos-kin</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/antigraft-court-junks-52m-forfeiture-case-vs-marcos-kin</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Sandiganbayan has dismissed a US$5.2-million (about ₱290.8 million) forfeiture case against Benjamin “Kokoy” Romualdez, uncle of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., along with his wife Juliette and their heirs. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Antigraft, court, junks, 5.2M, forfeiture, case, vs., Marcos, kin</media:keywords>
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<title>Hontiveros pushes for cash aid for more PUV drivers, transport co&#45;ops</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/hontiveros-pushes-for-cash-aid-for-more-puv-drivers-transport-co-ops</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/hontiveros-pushes-for-cash-aid-for-more-puv-drivers-transport-co-ops</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Senate Deputy Majority Leader Risa Hontiveros has urged Budget Secretary Rolando Toledo to extend financial assistance to additional public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers and transport operators or cooperatives, citing pressures caused by the ongoing Middle East conflict. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Hontiveros, pushes, for, cash, aid, for, more, PUV, drivers, transport, co-ops</media:keywords>
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<title>SC asked to declare 2026 BARMM budget bill unconstitutional</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/sc-asked-to-declare-2026-barmm-budget-bill-unconstitutional</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/sc-asked-to-declare-2026-barmm-budget-bill-unconstitutional</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A petition questioning the legality of the P114 billion budget of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) for 2026 was filed Friday with the Supreme Court (SC). ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>asked, declare, 2026, BARMM, budget, bill, unconstitutional</media:keywords>
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<title>DepEd: 241 SHS grads hired on the spot at gov&amp;amp;#039;t job fairs across PH</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/deped-241-shs-grads-hired-on-the-spot-at-govt-job-fairs-across-ph</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/deped-241-shs-grads-hired-on-the-spot-at-govt-job-fairs-across-ph</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ At least 241 senior high school (SHS) graduates and alternative learning system (ALS) learners were hired on the spot during government-led job fairs aimed at easing their transition into the workforce, the Department of Education (DepEd) said Friday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>DepEd:, 241, SHS, grads, hired, the, spot, gov&amp;039t, job, fairs, across</media:keywords>
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<title>ICI asks Customs to take Zaldy Co&#45;tied luxury cars</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/ici-asks-customs-to-take-zaldy-co-tied-luxury-cars</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/ici-asks-customs-to-take-zaldy-co-tied-luxury-cars</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ ICI Special Adviser retired police general Rodolfo Azurin said the BOC must retrieve six luxury vehicles, including a Rolls-Royce, three Cadillacs, and two Lexuses. Meanwhile, the Philippine National Police-Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG) must get three luxury vehicles that were confiscated alongside Co&quot;s alleged vehicles at a condominium in Taguig.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:53:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>ICI, asks, Customs, take, Zaldy, Co-tied, luxury, cars</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Joel Villanueva seeks stronger anti&#45;money laundering law</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/joel-villanueva-seeks-stronger-anti-money-laundering-law</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/joel-villanueva-seeks-stronger-anti-money-laundering-law</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Senate Deputy Minority Leader Joel Villanueva has filed a measure seeking to amend the Anti-Money Laundering Act and tighten enforcement against financial crimes, including cybercrime and Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs). ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:05:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Joel, Villanueva, seeks, stronger, anti-money, laundering, law</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Alcantara to testify in Oriental Mindoro P289&#45;M flood control case vs Zaldy Co</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/alcantara-to-testify-in-oriental-mindoro-p289-m-flood-control-case-vs-zaldy-co</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/alcantara-to-testify-in-oriental-mindoro-p289-m-flood-control-case-vs-zaldy-co</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ State witness and former Bulacan district engineer Henry Alcantara will testify for the government&quot;s malversation case filed against resigned Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Zaldy Co and 15 others over the alleged substandard P289 million flood control project in Oriental Mindoro.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:02:12 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Alcantara, testify, Oriental, Mindoro, P289-M, flood, control, case, Zaldy</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Ex&#45;DENR chief Loyzaga appointed as special envoy for disaster management</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/ex-denr-chief-loyzaga-appointed-as-special-envoy-for-disaster-management</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/ex-denr-chief-loyzaga-appointed-as-special-envoy-for-disaster-management</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ President Ferdinand &#039;&#039;Bongbong&#039;&#039; Marcos Jr. has appointed former Environment Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga as Special Envoy for Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM). ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:02:10 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Ex-DENR, chief, Loyzaga, appointed, special, envoy, for, disaster, management</media:keywords>
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<title>Marcos to PH Army: Exemplify discipline, integrity</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/marcos-to-ph-army-exemplify-discipline-integrity</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/marcos-to-ph-army-exemplify-discipline-integrity</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ President Ferdinand &#039;&#039;Bongbong&#039;&#039; Marcos Jr. on Wednesday called on the Philippine Army to exemplify discipline and professionalism in their service. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:02:07 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Marcos, Army:, Exemplify, discipline, integrity</media:keywords>
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<title>Marcos inspects prefabricated classrooms in Bataan</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/marcos-inspects-prefabricated-classrooms-in-bataan</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/marcos-inspects-prefabricated-classrooms-in-bataan</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ President Ferdinand &#039;&#039;Bongbong&#039;&#039; Marcos Jr. on Thursday inspected newly installed prefabricated classrooms in Mariveles, Bataan as he highlighted the administration&#039;s innovative solutions to address the country&quot;s classroom shortage. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:02:07 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Marcos, inspects, prefabricated, classrooms, Bataan</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Fuel subsidy distribution: LTFRB orders RDs to help drivers, operators</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/fuel-subsidy-distribution-ltfrb-orders-rds-to-help-drivers-operators</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/fuel-subsidy-distribution-ltfrb-orders-rds-to-help-drivers-operators</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has directed all its regional directors (RDs) to facilitate the updating and submission of the data relative to the distribution of the fuel subsidy of drivers and operators in their respective areas. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:02:07 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Fuel, subsidy, distribution:, LTFRB, orders, RDs, help, drivers, operators</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Graft raps filed vs Herbosa, 3 others over alleged procurement irregularities</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/graft-raps-filed-vs-herbosa-3-others-over-alleged-procurement-irregularities</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/graft-raps-filed-vs-herbosa-3-others-over-alleged-procurement-irregularities</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A group of concerned Department of Health employees has filed a graft complaint against Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa and several other DOH officials for alleged irregularities in the procurement of the Mobile Primary Care Facilities (MPCF). ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:41:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Graft, raps, filed, Herbosa, others, over, alleged, procurement, irregularities</media:keywords>
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<title>Pre&#45;trial for malversation raps vs. ex&#45;DPWH engineers in flood control mess set in April</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/pre-trial-for-malversation-raps-vs-ex-dpwh-engineers-in-flood-control-mess-set-in-april</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/pre-trial-for-malversation-raps-vs-ex-dpwh-engineers-in-flood-control-mess-set-in-april</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The pre-trial hearing for the malversation cases against ex-Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) assistant engineers Brice Hernandez and Jaypee Mendoza and several others over alleged anomalous flood control projects in Bulacan has been scheduled for April. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:17:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Pre-trial, for, malversation, raps, vs., ex-DPWH, engineers, flood, control, mess, set, April</media:keywords>
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<title>Ethics complaint vs Bato may be dismissed if Senate rules not amended &#45;&#45; JV Ejercito</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/ethics-complaint-vs-bato-may-be-dismissed-if-senate-rules-not-amended-jv-ejercito</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/ethics-complaint-vs-bato-may-be-dismissed-if-senate-rules-not-amended-jv-ejercito</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The ethics complaint filed against Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa over his continued absence in the Senate may be dismissed if heard without the rules of the Senate getting amended, panel chairman Senator JV Ejercito said Wednesday.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:02:07 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Ethics, complaint, Bato, may, dismissed, Senate, rules, not, amended, Ejercito</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Comelec: No evidence Marcoleta committed election offense</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/comelec-no-evidence-marcoleta-committed-election-offense</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/comelec-no-evidence-marcoleta-committed-election-offense</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Commission on Elections en banc on Wednesday ordered the termination of the probe against Senator Rodante Marcoleta due to lack of evidence that he committed any election offense.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:02:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Comelec:, evidence, Marcoleta, committed, election, offense</media:keywords>
</item>

<item>
<title>Marcos to DOTr: Suspend fare hike</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/marcos-to-dotr-suspend-fare-hike</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/marcos-to-dotr-suspend-fare-hike</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ President Ferdinand &#039;&#039;Bongbong&#039;&#039; Marcos Jr. has ordered the suspension of the implementation of fare hike despite increases in the prices of petroleum products. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Marcos, DOTr:, Suspend, fare, hike</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>DILG to LGUs: Cut power, fuel use by up to 20%</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/dilg-to-lgus-cut-power-fuel-use-by-up-to-20</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/dilg-to-lgus-cut-power-fuel-use-by-up-to-20</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Local government units (LGUs) nationwide should reduce their electricity and fuel consumption by 10% to 20%, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) said on Wednesday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>DILG, LGUs:, Cut, power, fuel, use, 20</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>PCG: 17k personnel to secure Holy Week sea trips, travelers</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/pcg-17k-personnel-to-secure-holy-week-sea-trips-travelers</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/pcg-17k-personnel-to-secure-holy-week-sea-trips-travelers</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) will deploy 17,000 personnel across the country to ensure maritime safety and security amid the expected surge of travelers during the Holy Week. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:02:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PCG:, 17k, personnel, secure, Holy, Week, sea, trips, travelers</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Espionage network in Philippines described as worrisome by Gibo Teodoro</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/espionage-network-in-philippines-described-as-worrisome-by-gibo-teodoro</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/espionage-network-in-philippines-described-as-worrisome-by-gibo-teodoro</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Tuesday described the scale of the espionage network in the country as “worrisome” and called for stronger laws to ensure proper prosecution of those involved. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:56:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Espionage, network, Philippines, described, worrisome, Gibo, Teodoro</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Lawmakers: VP Sara failed to answer impeachment raps</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/lawmakers-vp-sara-failed-to-answer-impeachment-raps</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/lawmakers-vp-sara-failed-to-answer-impeachment-raps</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Vice President Sara Duterte has failed to answer the allegations in the impeachment complaints against her, House Deputy Speaker Paolo Ortega V said Tuesday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:29:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Lawmakers:, Sara, failed, answer, impeachment, raps</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>CA OKs appointment, nominations of 57 AFP officials</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/ca-oks-appointment-nominations-of-57-afp-officials</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/ca-oks-appointment-nominations-of-57-afp-officials</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Commission on Appointments (CA) on Tuesday confirmed the ad interim appointments and nominations of 57 officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:17:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>OKs, appointment, nominations, AFP, officials</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>DND, AFP downplay alleged coup plot</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/dnd-afp-downplay-alleged-coup-plot</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/dnd-afp-downplay-alleged-coup-plot</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Department of National Defense (DND) has not received any information regarding an alleged coup plot, according to Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Tuesday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:05:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>DND, AFP, downplay, alleged, coup, plot</media:keywords>
</item>

<item>
<title>What is the LTFRB&amp;amp;#039;s basis for PUV fare increases?</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/what-is-the-ltfrbs-basis-for-puv-fare-increases</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/what-is-the-ltfrbs-basis-for-puv-fare-increases</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In implementing the fare adjustment for public utility vehicles (PUVs), the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) considered several factors, such as fuel prices from the Department of Energy&quot;s (DOE) official data.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:05:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>What, the, LTFRB&amp;039s, basis, for, PUV, fare, increases</media:keywords>
</item>

<item>
<title>Palace says Kaufman politicking instead of defending Duterte</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/palace-says-kaufman-politicking-instead-of-defending-duterte</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/palace-says-kaufman-politicking-instead-of-defending-duterte</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Malacañang on Tuesday accused lawyer Nicholas Kaufman of politicking after the latter insisted that the arrest of his client, former President Rodrigo Duterte, was a form of government betrayal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Palace, says, Kaufman, politicking, instead, defending, Duterte</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Palace slams VP Sara for criticizing Marcos&amp;amp;#039; response over Middle East crisis</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/palace-slams-vp-sara-for-criticizing-marcos-response-over-middle-east-crisis</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/palace-slams-vp-sara-for-criticizing-marcos-response-over-middle-east-crisis</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Malacañang on Tuesday hit back at Vice President Sara Duterte for criticizing President Ferdinand &#039;&#039;Bongbong&#039;&#039; Marcos Jr. over the government&#039;s response to the needs of Filipinos affected by the Middle East conflict.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Palace, slams, Sara, for, criticizing, Marcos&amp;039, response, over, Middle, East, crisis</media:keywords>
</item>

<item>
<title>Public warned vs online scams amid rising fuel, travel, product costs</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/public-warned-vs-online-scams-amid-rising-fuel-travel-product-costs</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/public-warned-vs-online-scams-amid-rising-fuel-travel-product-costs</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Public warned vs online scams amid rising fuel, travel, product costs ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Public, warned, online, scams, amid, rising, fuel, travel, product, costs</media:keywords>
</item>

<item>
<title>Defense chief Teodoro dismisses China&amp;quot;s alleged 1990 letter on Scarborough Shoal</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/defense-chief-teodoro-dismisses-chinas-alleged-1990-letter-on-scarborough-shoal</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/defense-chief-teodoro-dismisses-chinas-alleged-1990-letter-on-scarborough-shoal</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Tuesday rejected a supposed 1990 letter from a Filipino diplomat that was cited by China in connection with its claims over Scarborough Shoal, accusing Beijing of spreading lies. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Defense, chief, Teodoro, dismisses, Chinas, alleged, 1990, letter, Scarborough, Shoal</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>PNP&#45;ACG: Red flags on children possibly being recruited online for violent acts</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/pnp-acg-red-flags-on-children-possibly-being-recruited-online-for-violent-acts</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/pnp-acg-red-flags-on-children-possibly-being-recruited-online-for-violent-acts</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) has identified several warning signs that children may be exposed to online recruitment and indoctrination into performing acts of violence. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:02:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PNP-ACG:, Red, flags, children, possibly, being, recruited, online, for, violent, acts</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>AFP dismisses online posts on alleged &amp;amp;#039;coup plotters,&amp;amp;#039; &amp;amp;#039;Third Force&amp;amp;#039;</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/afp-dismisses-online-posts-on-alleged-coup-plotters-third-force</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/afp-dismisses-online-posts-on-alleged-coup-plotters-third-force</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Monday dismissed circulating social media posts claiming the existence of alleged “coup plotters” and so-called “Third Force.” ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:50:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>AFP, dismisses, online, posts, alleged, &amp;039coup, plotters, &amp;039, &amp;039Third, Force&amp;039</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>PNP&#45;ACG rescues 7 minors allegedly recruited online for mass shootings</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/pnp-acg-rescues-7-minors-allegedly-recruited-online-for-mass-shootings</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/pnp-acg-rescues-7-minors-allegedly-recruited-online-for-mass-shootings</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Seven minor students who were allegedly recruited online to carry out acts of violence have been rescued by authorities, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said Monday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:23:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PNP-ACG, rescues, minors, allegedly, recruited, online, for, mass, shootings</media:keywords>
</item>

<item>
<title>Marcos: PH infra must improve to boost tourism</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/marcos-ph-infra-must-improve-to-boost-tourism</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/marcos-ph-infra-must-improve-to-boost-tourism</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Monday said the Philippines must continue improving its infrastructure to strengthen the country&quot;s tourism industry. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:14:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Marcos:, infra, must, improve, boost, tourism</media:keywords>
</item>

<item>
<title>Filipinos still most worried about inflation &#45;&#45; Pulse Asia</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/filipinos-still-most-worried-about-inflation-pulse-asia</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/filipinos-still-most-worried-about-inflation-pulse-asia</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Controlling inflation continues to be the most urgent national concern of Filipinos, according to a recent Pulse Asia survey. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Filipinos, still, most, worried, about, inflation, Pulse, Asia</media:keywords>
</item>

<item>
<title>Marcos certifies urgent bill to amend Biofuels Act</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/marcos-certifies-urgent-bill-to-amend-biofuels-act</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/marcos-certifies-urgent-bill-to-amend-biofuels-act</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has certified as urgent a measure seeking to amend the Biofuels Act of 2006. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Marcos, certifies, urgent, bill, amend, Biofuels, Act</media:keywords>
</item>

<item>
<title>Senators eye penalties for parents of student bullies</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/senators-eye-penalties-for-parents-of-student-bullies</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/senators-eye-penalties-for-parents-of-student-bullies</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Senators on Monday raised the possibility of imposing penalties on parents whose children bully classmates, including requiring them to perform community service in schools, as lawmakers reviewed government measures to address the country&quot;s persistent bullying problem. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Senators, eye, penalties, for, parents, student, bullies</media:keywords>
</item>

<item>
<title>DepEd sets up disaster&#45;resilient classrooms in Cebu, Masbate</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/deped-sets-up-disaster-resilient-classrooms-in-cebu-masbate</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/deped-sets-up-disaster-resilient-classrooms-in-cebu-masbate</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Department of Education (DepEd) has installed modular “Learning Continuity Spaces” (LCS) in schools in Cebu and Masbate to help students resume classes after natural disasters damaged or disrupted school facilities. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>DepEd, sets, disaster-resilient, classrooms, Cebu, Masbate</media:keywords>
</item>

<item>
<title>NUP dissatified with Dy, eyes leaving House majority over non&#45;release of funds</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/nup-dissatified-with-dy-eyes-leaving-house-majority-over-non-release-of-funds</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/nup-dissatified-with-dy-eyes-leaving-house-majority-over-non-release-of-funds</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The National Unity Party (NUP), led by its chairman Deputy Speaker Ronaldo Puno of Antipolo City, is considering leaving the over 200-strong majority bloc in the House of Representatives amid growing dissatisfaction with the leadership of Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:02:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>NUP, dissatified, with, Dy, eyes, leaving, House, majority, over, non-release, funds</media:keywords>
</item>

<item>
<title>Tarriela rebuts China&amp;quot;s Scarborough &amp;apos;concession&amp;quot; claim</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/tarriela-rebuts-chinas-scarborough-concession-claim</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/tarriela-rebuts-chinas-scarborough-concession-claim</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A Philippine Coast Guard senior official on Sunday dismissed China&quot;s use of a supposed 1990 letter by a Filipino diplomat as proof that the Philippines conceded sovereignty over Scarborough Shoal, calling the claim &quot;misleading&quot; and a &quot;distortion of historical records.&quot; ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 16:38:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Tarriela, rebuts, Chinas, Scarborough, concession, claim</media:keywords>
</item>

<item>
<title>What is Laetare Sunday and its significance during Lent?</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/what-is-laetare-sunday-and-its-significance-during-lent</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/what-is-laetare-sunday-and-its-significance-during-lent</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Catholic Church is currently observing the season of Lent, a period when the faithful renew their faith and prepare for the resurrection of Jesus Christ through prayer, fasting, and acts of charity. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 16:08:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>What, Laetare, Sunday, and, its, significance, during, Lent</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Comelec to issue decision on Rodante Marcoleta&amp;quot;s case on Wednesday</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/comelec-to-issue-decision-on-rodante-marcoletas-case-on-wednesday</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/comelec-to-issue-decision-on-rodante-marcoletas-case-on-wednesday</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will release a decision involving Senator Rodante Marcoleta&quot;s May 2025 statement of contributions and expenditures (SOCE) on Wednesday, according to chairperson George Garcia. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 16:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Marcos admin reaffirms support for LGUs during LMP 2026 assembly</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/marcos-admin-reaffirms-support-for-lgus-during-lmp-2026-assembly</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/marcos-admin-reaffirms-support-for-lgus-during-lmp-2026-assembly</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Marcos administration has reaffirmed its support for the local government unit (LGUs) as Executive Secretary Ralph Recto delivered his speech during the 2026 general assembly of the League of Municipalities of the Philippines (LMP). ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 16:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Marcos, admin, reaffirms, support, for, LGUs, during, LMP, 2026, assembly</media:keywords>
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<title>LTFRB OKs fare hike, to announce amounts on Tuesday</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/ltfrb-oks-fare-hike-to-announce-amounts-on-tuesday</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/ltfrb-oks-fare-hike-to-announce-amounts-on-tuesday</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has approved fare hikes for jeepneys and buses, according to chairperson Vigor Mendoza. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 16:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>LTFRB, OKs, fare, hike, announce, amounts, Tuesday</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Senate inquiry sought on new procurement law</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/senate-inquiry-sought-on-new-procurement-law</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/senate-inquiry-sought-on-new-procurement-law</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian has filed a resolution seeking a Senate inquiry into the implementation of the country&quot;s new government procurement law to help ensure integrity in the use of public funds. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 16:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<item>
<title>DA, FTI assure sufficient supply for &amp;amp;#039;Benteng Bigas&amp;amp;#039; program</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/da-fti-assure-sufficient-supply-for-benteng-bigas-program</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/da-fti-assure-sufficient-supply-for-benteng-bigas-program</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Department of Agriculture (DA) and state-owned Food Terminal Inc. (FTI) assured the public that the government&quot;s P20-per-kilo rice program, dubbed “Benteng Bigas, Meron Na!”, continues to have sufficient supply. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 16:02:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>DA, FTI, assure, sufficient, supply, for, &amp;039Benteng, Bigas&amp;039, program</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Ridon wants VP Sara to explain P50&#45;M &amp;apos;wealth gap&amp;quot;</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/ridon-wants-vp-sara-to-explain-p50-m-wealth-gap</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/ridon-wants-vp-sara-to-explain-p50-m-wealth-gap</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Bicol Saro party-list congressman Ridon said on Saturday that lawmakers may seek subpoenas for Vice President Sara Duterte&#039;s income tax returns and business records so she can explain an alleged P50-million “wealth gap” between her estimated cumulative government service salary and declared net worth. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 16:44:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Ridon, wants, Sara, explain, P50-M, wealth, gap</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>DPWH launches job fairs to replace corrupt officials</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/dpwh-launches-job-fairs-to-replace-corrupt-officials</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/dpwh-launches-job-fairs-to-replace-corrupt-officials</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is conducting job fairs in the country&#039;s universities to recruit fresh graduates and graduating students in a bid to replace corrupt officials and personnel in its ranks. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 16:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>DPWH, launches, job, fairs, replace, corrupt, officials</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Maharlika Highway reblocking to mitigate traffic before Holy Week exodus</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/maharlika-highway-reblocking-to-mitigate-traffic-before-holy-week-exodus</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/maharlika-highway-reblocking-to-mitigate-traffic-before-holy-week-exodus</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is working double time to complete reblocking works on the Maharlika Highway to mitigate anticipated traffic congestion during the Holy Week exodus. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 16:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Maharlika, Highway, reblocking, mitigate, traffic, before, Holy, Week, exodus</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Duterte defense still cries betrayal, victims&amp;quot; counsel calls detention &amp;apos;accountability&amp;quot;</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/duterte-defense-still-cries-betrayal-victims-counsel-calls-detention-accountability</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/duterte-defense-still-cries-betrayal-victims-counsel-calls-detention-accountability</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A year into former President Rodrigo Duterte&quot;s detention in The Hague, his defense team stood pat in calling his arrest and incarceration a government betrayal.  But the counsel for the victims of the former leader&#039;s drug war sees it as a step toward accountability. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 16:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Duterte, defense, still, cries, betrayal, victims, counsel, calls, detention, accountability</media:keywords>
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<title>LIVE UPDATES: Conflict in the Middle East (March 14, 2026)</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/live-updates-conflict-in-the-middle-east-march-14-2026</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/live-updates-conflict-in-the-middle-east-march-14-2026</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ LIVE UPDATES: Conflict in the Middle East (March 14, 2026) ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 16:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>LIVE, UPDATES:, Conflict, the, Middle, East, March, 14, 2026</media:keywords>
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<title>House panel to discuss possible rejection of Poa, Munsayac as VP&amp;quot;s defense lawyers</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/house-panel-to-discuss-possible-rejection-of-poa-munsayac-as-vps-defense-lawyers</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/house-panel-to-discuss-possible-rejection-of-poa-munsayac-as-vps-defense-lawyers</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ House panel to discuss possible rejection of Poa, Munsayac as VP&quot;s defense lawyers ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 16:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>House, panel, discuss, possible, rejection, Poa, Munsayac, VPs, defense, lawyers</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Finance execs back measure allowing Marcos to suspend fuel excise tax</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/finance-execs-back-measure-allowing-marcos-to-suspend-fuel-excise-tax</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/finance-execs-back-measure-allowing-marcos-to-suspend-fuel-excise-tax</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Financial Executives Institute of the Philippines (FINEX) is supporting the proposed measures allowing President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to suspend or reduce the excise tax on fuel amid volatility caused by the Middle East conflict. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:53:01 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Finance, execs, back, measure, allowing, Marcos, suspend, fuel, excise, tax</media:keywords>
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<title>Ombudsman: ICI wants charges vs. 8 solons over flood funds anomalies</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/ombudsman-ici-wants-charges-vs-8-solons-over-flood-funds-anomalies</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/ombudsman-ici-wants-charges-vs-8-solons-over-flood-funds-anomalies</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) has recommended the filing of criminal charges against eight members of the House of Representatives in connection with the anomalous flood control projects, Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla said Friday.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:35:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Ombudsman:, ICI, wants, charges, vs., solons, over, flood, funds, anomalies</media:keywords>
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<title>Ombudsman: 1 photo in ex&#45;Marines&amp;amp;#039; affidavit showed delivery during Velasco&amp;amp;#039;s time</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/ombudsman-1-photo-in-ex-marines-affidavit-showed-delivery-during-velascos-time</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/ombudsman-1-photo-in-ex-marines-affidavit-showed-delivery-during-velascos-time</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla on Friday said that one of the photos cited in the affidavit of the 18 personalities who introduced themselves as former Marines showed a delivery of money to a lawmaker during the time of then Speaker Lord Allan Velasco.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:23:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Ombudsman:, photo, ex-Marines&amp;039, affidavit, showed, delivery, during, Velasco&amp;039s, time</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Palace denies Lacierda eyed to replace DICT&amp;quot;s Henry Aguda</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/palace-denies-lacierda-eyed-to-replace-dicts-henry-aguda</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/palace-denies-lacierda-eyed-to-replace-dicts-henry-aguda</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Malacañang on Friday dismissed reports that there would be a change of leadership in the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT).  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Palace, denies, Lacierda, eyed, replace, DICTs, Henry, Aguda</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>4 suspects arrested over P6.8&#45;B shabu haul in Occidental Mindoro &#45;&#45; DILG&amp;amp;#039;s Remulla</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/4-suspects-arrested-over-p68-b-shabu-haul-in-occidental-mindoro-dilgs-remulla</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/4-suspects-arrested-over-p68-b-shabu-haul-in-occidental-mindoro-dilgs-remulla</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Four suspects, including two Chinese and two Filipinos, were arrested after the seizure of 910 kilograms of suspected shabu in Occidental Mindoro, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) said Friday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>suspects, arrested, over, P6.8-B, shabu, haul, Occidental, Mindoro, DILG&amp;039s, Remulla</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>ICI set to end operations on March 31</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/ici-set-to-end-operations-on-march-31</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/ici-set-to-end-operations-on-march-31</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) will only be operational until March 31, ICI chairperson Andres Reyes Jr. said. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>ICI, set, end, operations, March</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Pulse Asia: 64% of Filipino adults OK anti&#45;political dynasty law</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/pulse-asia-64-of-filipino-adults-ok-anti-political-dynasty-law</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/pulse-asia-64-of-filipino-adults-ok-anti-political-dynasty-law</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Most Filipino adults support the passage of a measure that would ban political dynasties in the country, according to a Pulse Asia survey released Friday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Pulse, Asia:, 64, Filipino, adults, anti-political, dynasty, law</media:keywords>
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<title>68% of Filipinos favor revealing China&amp;amp;#039;s actions in WPS &#45;&#45; Pulse Asia</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/68-of-filipinos-favor-revealing-chinas-actions-in-wps-pulse-asia</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/68-of-filipinos-favor-revealing-chinas-actions-in-wps-pulse-asia</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Majority of Filipinos support the continued disclosure of China&quot;s actions against Philippine vessels and fishermen in the West Philippine Sea as Manila chairs the ASEAN in 2026, according to a Pulse Asia survey. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>68, Filipinos, favor, revealing, China&amp;039s, actions, WPS, Pulse, Asia</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Marcos certifies as urgent bill allowing him to cut excise tax on fuel</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/marcos-certifies-as-urgent-bill-allowing-him-to-cut-excise-tax-on-fuel</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/marcos-certifies-as-urgent-bill-allowing-him-to-cut-excise-tax-on-fuel</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ President Ferdinand &quot;Bongbong&quot; Marcos has certified as urgent the bill granting him emergency powers to suspend or cut excise tax on fuel amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:41:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Marcos, certifies, urgent, bill, allowing, him, cut, excise, tax, fuel</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>DepEd allots P19.5B for textbook production to boost literacy</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/deped-allots-p195b-for-textbook-production-to-boost-literacy</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/deped-allots-p195b-for-textbook-production-to-boost-literacy</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Department of Education (DepEd) is ramping up efforts to improve literacy among Filipino students and has allocated P19.5 billion for textbook production this year in a bid to achieve a 1:1 textbook-to-learner ratio. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:41:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<item>
<title>PH holds nationwide earthquake drill for Q1 2026</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/ph-holds-nationwide-earthquake-drill-for-q1-2026</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/ph-holds-nationwide-earthquake-drill-for-q1-2026</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) for the first quarter of 2026 was held on Thursday across the country as part of efforts to strengthen disaster preparedness and response in case of a strong earthquake. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:17:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<item>
<title>NBI help a must amid conflicting reports on 18 Marines&amp;amp;#039; identity &#45;&#45; Clavano</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/nbi-help-a-must-amid-conflicting-reports-on-18-marines-identity-clavano</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/nbi-help-a-must-amid-conflicting-reports-on-18-marines-identity-clavano</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Office of the Ombudsman on Thursday defended its decision to enlist the help of the National Bureau of Investigation in verifying the identities of the 18 personalities who introduced themselves as former members of Marines and delivered cash to several personalities upon the instruction of then Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Zaldy Co. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:02:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<item>
<title>Meralco PowerGen says it has enough fuel supply for power plants</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/meralco-powergen-says-it-has-enough-fuel-supply-for-power-plants</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/meralco-powergen-says-it-has-enough-fuel-supply-for-power-plants</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Meralco PowerGen Corp. (MGen), the power generation arm of the Manila Electric Company, on Thursday said it has enough fuel supply to run its power plants amid volatile petroleum prices due to the Middle East conflict. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:02:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Meralco, PowerGen, says, has, enough, fuel, supply, for, power, plants</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>SSS Diliman branch now has Philhealth YAKAP clinic</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/sss-diliman-branch-now-has-philhealth-yakap-clinic</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/sss-diliman-branch-now-has-philhealth-yakap-clinic</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Social Security System (SSS) has partnered with the Philippine Pharma Procurement Inc. (PPPI) to launch the first Philhealth Yaman ng Kalusugan Program (YAKAP) free primary care service booth inside an SSS branch. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<item>
<title>Palace: No plans to take out loans yet amid Middle East crisis</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/palace-no-plans-to-take-out-loans-yet-amid-middle-east-crisis</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/palace-no-plans-to-take-out-loans-yet-amid-middle-east-crisis</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The government is not inclined to borrow funds from international lending institutions to fund its crisis response amid the conflict in the Middle East, Malacañang said on Thursday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<item>
<title>VP Sara scored for saying Marcos admin didn&amp;amp;#039;t prepare for Middle East conflict</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/vp-sara-scored-for-saying-marcos-admin-didnt-prepare-for-middle-east-conflict</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/vp-sara-scored-for-saying-marcos-admin-didnt-prepare-for-middle-east-conflict</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Malacañang on Thursday hit back at Vice President Sara Duterte for saying that the Marcos administration lacks preparation for the impact of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.   ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<item>
<title>SC upholds DOJ circular raising standards of evidence</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/sc-upholds-doj-circular-raising-standards-of-evidence</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/sc-upholds-doj-circular-raising-standards-of-evidence</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Supreme Court (SC) has upheld the validity of a circular of the Department of Justice (DOJ) that raised the standards of evidence in preliminary investigations and inquest proceedings. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:53:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>upholds, DOJ, circular, raising, standards, evidence</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>CA panel refers reso on removal of Marcoleta&amp;quot;s &amp;apos;give&#45;up&amp;quot; Kalayaan remark to other committee</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/ca-panel-refers-reso-on-removal-of-marcoletas-give-up-kalayaan-remark-to-other-committee</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/ca-panel-refers-reso-on-removal-of-marcoletas-give-up-kalayaan-remark-to-other-committee</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Commission on Appointments&quot; (CA) committee on national defense has referred to another panel a resolution seeking action over remarks by a lawmaker suggesting that the Philippines should give up the Municipality of Kalayaan in Palawan. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:35:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>panel, refers, reso, removal, Marcoletas, give-up, Kalayaan, remark, other, committee</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>CA confirms 70 AFP officers&amp;quot; ad interim promotions</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/ca-confirms-70-afp-officers-ad-interim-promotions</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/ca-confirms-70-afp-officers-ad-interim-promotions</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Commission on Appointments (CA) on Wednesday approved the ad interim appointments of 70 general and senior officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to higher ranks. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:26:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>confirms, AFP, officers, interim, promotions</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Lacson, Marcoleta exchange words on &amp;amp;#039;parroting&amp;amp;#039; China claims</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/lacson-marcoleta-exchange-words-on-parroting-china-claims</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/lacson-marcoleta-exchange-words-on-parroting-china-claims</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Senators Ping Lacson and Rodante Marcoleta on Wednesday continued to debate on the latter&quot;s supposed echoing of China&#039;s pronouncements on the West Philippine Sea.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:08:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Lacson, Marcoleta, exchange, words, &amp;039parroting&amp;039, China, claims</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Lacson: Five more signatures needed for &amp;amp;#039;partial&amp;amp;#039; Blue Ribbon report</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/lacson-five-more-signatures-needed-for-partial-blue-ribbon-report</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/lacson-five-more-signatures-needed-for-partial-blue-ribbon-report</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson on Wednesday said five more signatures are needed on the partial report of the Blue Ribbon Committee concerning the flood control controversy before it can be presented to the Senate plenary. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Lacson:, Five, more, signatures, needed, for, &amp;039partial&amp;039, Blue, Ribbon, report</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>DOTr chief confirms looming fare hike</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/dotr-chief-confirms-looming-fare-hike</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/dotr-chief-confirms-looming-fare-hike</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez on Wednesday confirmed that there would be a fare hike, however, transport agencies need to “recompute” the final amount. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>DOTr, chief, confirms, looming, fare, hike</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>DSWD: PH gov&amp;amp;#039;t ready to aid Filipinos amid Middle East crisis</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/dswd-ph-govt-ready-to-aid-filipinos-amid-middle-east-crisis</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/dswd-ph-govt-ready-to-aid-filipinos-amid-middle-east-crisis</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Wednesday said the Philippine government is prepared to provide assistance to affected Filipinos for “as long as it takes” in response to the ongoing Middle Eastern conflicts. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>DSWD:, gov&amp;039t, ready, aid, Filipinos, amid, Middle, East, crisis</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>DSWD: 4&#45;day work week, other measures to protect private sector resources</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/dswd-4-day-work-week-other-measures-to-protect-private-sector-resources</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/dswd-4-day-work-week-other-measures-to-protect-private-sector-resources</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The government has implemented flexible working arrangements in government offices and aid programs to protect the private sector&quot;s resources amid the rising prices of fuel due to the conflict in the Middle East, Social Welfare Secretary Rex Gatchalian said on Wednesday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>DSWD:, 4-day, work, week, other, measures, protect, private, sector, resources</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>CA confirms Lotilla as envoy to Vatican, 3 other DFA officials</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/ca-confirms-lotilla-as-envoy-to-vatican-3-other-dfa-officials</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/ca-confirms-lotilla-as-envoy-to-vatican-3-other-dfa-officials</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Commission on Appointments (CA) on Wednesday confirmed the nomination of former Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Raphael Lotilla as the new ambassador to Vatican City. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>confirms, Lotilla, envoy, Vatican, other, DFA, officials</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>DepEd taps LGUs to help close 165,000&#45;classroom gap</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/deped-taps-lgus-to-help-close-165000-classroom-gap</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/deped-taps-lgus-to-help-close-165000-classroom-gap</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Department of Education (Philippines) is seeking the help of local government units (LGUs) to address the country&quot;s 165,000-classroom shortage as Education Secretary Sonny Angara urged more than 1,300 municipal mayors to accelerate school construction through faster and more flexible building programs. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:05:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>DepEd, taps, LGUs, help, close, 165, 000-classroom, gap</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>OSG pushes for acquittal of Maria Ressa, Reynaldo Santos</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/osg-pushes-for-acquittal-of-maria-ressa-reynaldo-santos</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/osg-pushes-for-acquittal-of-maria-ressa-reynaldo-santos</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) has filed a motion with the Supreme Court (SC) recommending the acquittal of Nobel Peace Prize laureate and Rappler CEO Maria Ressa and former researcher Reynaldo Santos Jr. in their cyberlibel case. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:02:07 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>OSG, pushes, for, acquittal, Maria, Ressa, Reynaldo, Santos</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Imee urges Executive to reveal all details on Rodrigo Duterte arrest</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/imee-urges-executive-to-reveal-all-details-on-rodrigo-duterte-arrest</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/imee-urges-executive-to-reveal-all-details-on-rodrigo-duterte-arrest</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Senator Imee Marcos on Monday filed a resolution, calling on the Executive department to fully disclose all communications and directives in its cooperation with the International Criminal Court (ICC) in relation to the arrest of former president Rodrigo Duterte.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:02:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Imee, urges, Executive, reveal, all, details, Rodrigo, Duterte, arrest</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>DepEd refines Lifelong Learning Law to count work, life skills for school credits</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/deped-refines-lifelong-learning-law-to-count-work-life-skills-for-school-credits</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/deped-refines-lifelong-learning-law-to-count-work-life-skills-for-school-credits</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Department of Education (DepEd) is refining the implementing rules of the country&quot;s Lifelong Learning Development Framework (LLDF) Act to allow Filipinos to convert skills gained from work and community training into formal education credits and certifications. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Navy: WPS ops unaffected by oil crisis amid Middle East crisis</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/navy-wps-ops-unaffected-by-oil-crisis-amid-middle-east-crisis</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/navy-wps-ops-unaffected-by-oil-crisis-amid-middle-east-crisis</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Armed Forces of the Philippines&quot; operations in the disputed West Philippine Sea are unaffected even with the surge in fuel prices due to the tensions in the Middle East, the Philippine Navy said on Tuesday.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<item>
<title>PH Navy: WPS ops unaffected by Middle East oil crisis</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/ph-navy-wps-ops-unaffected-by-middle-east-oil-crisis</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/ph-navy-wps-ops-unaffected-by-middle-east-oil-crisis</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Philippines&quot; operations in the highly contested West Philippine Sea (WPS) will continue as planned despite rising fuel prices triggered by tensions in the Middle East, the Philippine Navy said Tuesday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<item>
<title>Palace defends Marcos&amp;amp;#039; trip to US amid Middle East tension</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/palace-defends-marcos-trip-to-us-amid-middle-east-tension</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/palace-defends-marcos-trip-to-us-amid-middle-east-tension</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Malacañang on Monday defended the working visit of President Ferdinand &#039;&#039;Bongbong&#039;&#039; Marcos Jr. to the United States amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, which is affecting oil prices in the Philippines.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:35:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>BOC to inspect oil depots, monitor fuel imports vs hoarding</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/boc-to-inspect-oil-depots-monitor-fuel-imports-vs-hoarding</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/boc-to-inspect-oil-depots-monitor-fuel-imports-vs-hoarding</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Bureau of Customs (BOC) will inspect oil depots and monitor fuel importations to prevent hoarding and supply manipulation as tensions in the Middle East raise concerns about possible disruptions in global oil supply. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:26:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>BOC, inspect, oil, depots, monitor, fuel, imports, hoarding</media:keywords>
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<title>Sandiganbayan moves to seize 16 real properties of Zaldy Co</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/sandiganbayan-moves-to-seize-16-real-properties-of-zaldy-co</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/sandiganbayan-moves-to-seize-16-real-properties-of-zaldy-co</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Sandiganbayan has ordered the seizure of at least 16 properties belonging to former House appropriations panel chairperson Zaldy Co of the Ako Bicol party-list, who faces graft charges related to an allegedly substandard flood control project in Oriental Mindoro. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:02:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Sandiganbayan, moves, seize, real, properties, Zaldy</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>DOH, FDA urge consumers to verify health products online</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/doh-fda-urge-consumers-to-verify-health-products-online</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/doh-fda-urge-consumers-to-verify-health-products-online</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Department of Health (DOH) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Philippines are urging the public to verify whether health and consumer products are registered or approved before purchase, using the agency&quot;s newly launched verification portal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>DOH, FDA, urge, consumers, verify, health, products, online</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Hontiveros calls for P52.8&#45;B supplemental budget due to looming oil crisis</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/hontiveros-calls-for-p528-b-supplemental-budget-due-to-looming-oil-crisis</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/hontiveros-calls-for-p528-b-supplemental-budget-due-to-looming-oil-crisis</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Senate Deputy Majority Leader Risa Hontiveros on Monday called for the passage of a P52.8-billion supplemental budget in response to the impending increase in oil prices amid heightened tensions in the Middle East.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<item>
<title>House panel OKs bill scrapping travel tax</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/house-panel-oks-bill-scrapping-travel-tax</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/house-panel-oks-bill-scrapping-travel-tax</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The bill to abolish the travel tax moved forward another stage in the House of Representatives on Monday after the House ways and means panel approved the unnumbered substitute bill, endorsing it for plenary debates.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<item>
<title>PH can&amp;quot;t cap pump prices due to deregulation law, DOE says</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/ph-cant-cap-pump-prices-due-to-deregulation-law-doe-says</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/ph-cant-cap-pump-prices-due-to-deregulation-law-doe-says</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ With pump prices posting a record weekly increase, the Department of Energy (DOE) on Monday said it has no authority to impose a cap due to the Oil Deregulation Law. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:02:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>cant, cap, pump, prices, due, deregulation, law, DOE, says</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>DA freezes fertilizer stocks over quality concerns</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/da-freezes-fertilizer-stocks-over-quality-concerns</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/da-freezes-fertilizer-stocks-over-quality-concerns</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Department of Agriculture (DA) has ordered the suspension of fertilizer distribution from five suppliers following complaints over product quality. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 16:59:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>freezes, fertilizer, stocks, over, quality, concerns</media:keywords>
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<title>Recto, Angara, Estrella tasked as PH caretakers during Marcos&amp;quot; US trip</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/recto-angara-estrella-tasked-as-ph-caretakers-during-marcos-us-trip</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/recto-angara-estrella-tasked-as-ph-caretakers-during-marcos-us-trip</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Executive Secretary Ralph Recto, Education Secretary Sonny Angara, and Agrarian Reform Secretary Conrado Estrella III will serve as the country&quot;s caretakers while President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. is on a work visit to the United States. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 16:53:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Recto, Angara, Estrella, tasked, caretakers, during, Marcos, trip</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>PH gov&amp;quot;t fight vs Chinese&#45;linked espionage to continue &#45;&#45; PH Navy</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/ph-govt-fight-vs-chinese-linked-espionage-to-continue-ph-navy</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/ph-govt-fight-vs-chinese-linked-espionage-to-continue-ph-navy</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Philippine government will continue its efforts to combat alleged espionage activities of China, following the arrest of three Filipinos who were allegedly involved in foreign-backed spying activities, a senior Philippine Navy official said Sunday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 16:02:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>govt, fight, Chinese-linked, espionage, continue, Navy</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>P7B more needed for OFW repatriation amid Middle East conflict &#45;&#45; Win Gatchalian</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/p7b-more-needed-for-ofw-repatriation-amid-middle-east-conflict-win-gatchalian</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/p7b-more-needed-for-ofw-repatriation-amid-middle-east-conflict-win-gatchalian</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The government needs an additional P7 billion for the repatriation of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) should the conflict in the Middle East worsen, Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said Sunday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 16:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>P7B, more, needed, for, OFW, repatriation, amid, Middle, East, conflict, Win, Gatchalian</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Marcos assures faster, non&#45;political distribution of gov&amp;amp;#039;t aid</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/marcos-assures-faster-non-political-distribution-of-govt-aid</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/marcos-assures-faster-non-political-distribution-of-govt-aid</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Sunday assured that the government will promptly distribute assistance to Filipinos, particularly senior citizens, regardless of their political affiliation. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 16:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Marcos, assures, faster, non-political, distribution, gov&amp;039t, aid</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Marcos pushes faster, simpler aid distribution for seniors</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/marcos-pushes-faster-simpler-aid-distribution-for-seniors</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/marcos-pushes-faster-simpler-aid-distribution-for-seniors</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Sunday called on local government units (LGUs) to hasten and simplify the distribution of aid for senior citizens by digitalizing the process. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 16:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Marcos, pushes, faster, simpler, aid, distribution, for, seniors</media:keywords>
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<title>Escudero: 4&#45;day work week could cut P3.5B daily traffic losses</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/escudero-4-day-work-week-could-cut-p35b-daily-traffic-losses</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/escudero-4-day-work-week-could-cut-p35b-daily-traffic-losses</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Sunday called on private companies to follow suit in implementing a four-day work week to cushion the impact of fuel price hikes amid tensions in the Middle East. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 16:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Escudero:, 4-day, work, week, could, cut, P3.5B, daily, traffic, losses</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>JKA Philippines: Upholding the Legacy of Traditional Shotokan Karate</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/jka-philippines-upholding-the-legacy-of-traditional-shotokan-karate</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/jka-philippines-upholding-the-legacy-of-traditional-shotokan-karate</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ March 6, 2026 - Manila, Philippines — The history of the Japan Karate Association (JKA) in the Philippines traces its roots to 1958, marking the beginning of a long-standing tradition of authentic Shotokan karate instruction that continues to influence generations of Filipino martial artists. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 12:54:36 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords></media:keywords>
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<title>VP Sara: Marcos lied about not knowing impeach efforts against me</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/vp-sara-marcos-lied-about-not-knowing-impeach-efforts-against-me</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/vp-sara-marcos-lied-about-not-knowing-impeach-efforts-against-me</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Vice President Sara Duterte said President Ferdinand &quot;Bongbong&quot; Marcos Jr. knew about impeachment efforts against her, but he allegedly denied this when she confronted him about the matter years ago. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 16:56:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Sara:, Marcos, lied, about, not, knowing, impeach, efforts, against</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>No winners of major lotto draws on Friday, March 6, 2026</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/no-winners-of-major-lotto-draws-on-friday-march-6-2026</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/no-winners-of-major-lotto-draws-on-friday-march-6-2026</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ There were no winners of either of the major lotto jackpots offered on Friday, March 6, 2026, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) announced. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 16:01:07 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>winners, major, lotto, draws, Friday, March, 2026</media:keywords>
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<title>ICC Appeals Chamber: Duterte to remain in detention</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/icc-appeals-chamber-duterte-to-remain-in-detention</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/icc-appeals-chamber-duterte-to-remain-in-detention</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The International Criminal Court&#039;s Appeals Chamber affirmed on Friday the Pre-Trial Chamber I&#039;s ruling to detain former President Rodrigo Duterte on allegations of crimes against humanity. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 16:01:07 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>ICC, Appeals, Chamber:, Duterte, remain, detention</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>LIVE UPDATES: Conflict in the Middle East (March 7, 2026)</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/live-updates-conflict-in-the-middle-east-march-7-2026</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/live-updates-conflict-in-the-middle-east-march-7-2026</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ President Ferdinand &quot;Bongbong&quot; Marcos Jr. on Friday talked on the phone with UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and expressed solidarity with the people of the United Arab Emirates amid the continuing tension in the Middle East.   ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 16:01:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>LIVE, UPDATES:, Conflict, the, Middle, East, March, 2026</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Marcos teases son Sandro in birthday greeting: Where&amp;amp;#039;s my grandchild?</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/marcos-teases-son-sandro-in-birthday-greeting-wheres-my-grandchild</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/marcos-teases-son-sandro-in-birthday-greeting-wheres-my-grandchild</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Marcos teases son Sandro in birthday greeting: Where&#039;s my grandchild? ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 16:01:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Marcos, teases, son, Sandro, birthday, greeting:, Where&amp;039s, grandchild</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>VP Sara calls on gov&amp;amp;#039;t agencies to &amp;amp;#039;act now&amp;amp;#039; amid expected major fuel price hikes</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/vp-sara-calls-on-govt-agencies-to-act-now-amid-expected-major-fuel-price-hikes</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/vp-sara-calls-on-govt-agencies-to-act-now-amid-expected-major-fuel-price-hikes</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ VP Sara calls on gov&#039;t agencies to &#039;act now&#039; amid expected major fuel price hikes ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 16:01:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Sara, calls, gov&amp;039t, agencies, &amp;039act, now&amp;039, amid, expected, major, fuel, price, hikes</media:keywords>
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<title>Juan Miguel Cuna takes oath as DENR acting secretary</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/juan-miguel-cuna-takes-oath-as-denr-acting-secretary</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/juan-miguel-cuna-takes-oath-as-denr-acting-secretary</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ President Ferdinand &quot;Bongbong&quot; Marcos Jr. on Friday administered the oath of office to Juan Miguel Cuna as acting secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 16:52:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Juan, Miguel, Cuna, takes, oath, DENR, acting, secretary</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>3 Pinoys in alleged foreign&#45;backed espionage placed under AFP control</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/3-pinoys-in-alleged-foreign-backed-espionage-placed-under-afp-control</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/3-pinoys-in-alleged-foreign-backed-espionage-placed-under-afp-control</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Three Filipinos who were allegedly involved in foreign-backed espionage activities have been placed under the control of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), a senior military official said Friday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 16:49:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Pinoys, alleged, foreign-backed, espionage, placed, under, AFP, control</media:keywords>
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<title>Trillanes: ICC probers, witnesses exposure part of &amp;apos;well&#45;funded&amp;quot; destab plot</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/trillanes-icc-probers-witnesses-exposure-part-of-well-funded-destab-plot</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/trillanes-icc-probers-witnesses-exposure-part-of-well-funded-destab-plot</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Former senator Antonio Trillanes IV said Friday said the exposure of International Criminal Court (ICC) investigators and witnesses was part of a “well-funded, well-planned destabilization plot” against the administration of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 16:13:01 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Trillanes:, ICC, probers, witnesses, exposure, part, well-funded, destab, plot</media:keywords>
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<title>FL Liza Marcos says climbing &amp;amp;#039;Mt. Kamuning&amp;amp;#039; felt like hiking</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/fl-liza-marcos-says-climbing-mt-kamuning-felt-like-hiking</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/fl-liza-marcos-says-climbing-mt-kamuning-felt-like-hiking</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ First Lady Louise &#039;&#039;Liza&#039;&#039; Araneta-Marcos on Friday shared her experience on climbing the so-called &#039;&#039;Mt. Kamuning,&#039;&#039; comparing it to a hiking activity.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 16:01:07 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Liza, Marcos, says, climbing, &amp;039Mt., Kamuning&amp;039, felt, like, hiking</media:keywords>
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<title>Women&amp;amp;#039;s rights group stage rally, seeks release of political prisoners</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/womens-rights-group-stage-rally-seeks-release-of-political-prisoners</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/womens-rights-group-stage-rally-seeks-release-of-political-prisoners</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Women&quot;s rights group Gabriela held a protest action today in front of the Department of Justice (DOJ) to demand the release of 135 women political prisoners. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 16:01:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Women&amp;039s, rights, group, stage, rally, seeks, release, political, prisoners</media:keywords>
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<title>Parañaque shooter convicted of homicide in 2023, has warrant of arrest &#45;&#45;NCRPO</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/paranaque-shooter-convicted-of-homicide-in-2023-has-warrant-of-arrest-ncrpo</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/paranaque-shooter-convicted-of-homicide-in-2023-has-warrant-of-arrest-ncrpo</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Paranaque shooter has outstanding warrant for homicide --NCRPO ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 16:01:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Parañaque, shooter, convicted, homicide, 2023, has, warrant, arrest, --NCRPO</media:keywords>
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<title>NSA Año: No top&#45;secret data leaked amid alleged espionage activities</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/nsa-ano-no-top-secret-data-leaked-amid-alleged-espionage-activities</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/nsa-ano-no-top-secret-data-leaked-amid-alleged-espionage-activities</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Alleged espionage activities may have accessed schedules of West Philippine Sea missions but no top-secret information was compromised, National Security Adviser Eduardo Año said Friday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 16:01:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>NSA, Año:, top-secret, data, leaked, amid, alleged, espionage, activities</media:keywords>
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<title>DFA says Middle East conflict may last 4&#45;8 weeks</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/dfa-says-middle-east-conflict-may-last-4-8-weeks</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/dfa-says-middle-east-conflict-may-last-4-8-weeks</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Friday floated the possibility of the tensions in the Middle East extending to up to eight weeks.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 16:01:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>DFA, says, Middle, East, conflict, may, last, 4-8, weeks</media:keywords>
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<title>Curlee Discaya brought to hospital due to &amp;amp;#039;painful shoulder,&amp;amp;#039; says SP Sotto</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/curlee-discaya-brought-to-hospital-due-to-painful-shoulder-says-sp-sotto</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/curlee-discaya-brought-to-hospital-due-to-painful-shoulder-says-sp-sotto</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Embattled contractor Pacifico &quot;Curlee&quot; Discaya II was brought to a hospital Thursday morning due to concerns about his shoulder, Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III said. Viscaya, however, has returned to his Senate detention facility. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:55:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Curlee, Discaya, brought, hospital, due, &amp;039painful, shoulder, &amp;039, says, Sotto</media:keywords>
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<title>Palace to gov&amp;amp;#039;t agencies: Be vigilant, protective sensitive data</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/palace-to-govt-agencies-be-vigilant-protective-sensitive-data</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/palace-to-govt-agencies-be-vigilant-protective-sensitive-data</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Malacañang on Thursday warned government agencies and offices to be vigilant and cautious following the confirmation of the National Security Council (NSC) that authorities arrested Filipinos allegedly involved in Chinese-linked espionage. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:37:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Palace, gov&amp;039t, agencies:, vigilant, protective, sensitive, data</media:keywords>
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<title>Marcos OKs extension of EDCOM 2 to oversee education reforms</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/marcos-oks-extension-of-edcom-2-to-oversee-education-reforms</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/marcos-oks-extension-of-edcom-2-to-oversee-education-reforms</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ President Ferdinand &#039;&#039;Bongbong&#039;&#039; Marcos Jr. has signed into law the extension of the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) for another two years, allowing it to continue overseeing education reforms. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:10:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Marcos, OKs, extension, EDCOM, oversee, education, reforms</media:keywords>
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<title>BJMP: Alleged &amp;apos;threat&amp;quot; vs Ramil Madriaga&amp;quot;s life stemmed from altercation with fellow PDL</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/bjmp-alleged-threat-vs-ramil-madriagas-life-stemmed-from-altercation-with-fellow-pdl</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/bjmp-alleged-threat-vs-ramil-madriagas-life-stemmed-from-altercation-with-fellow-pdl</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) on Thursday clarified that the alleged threat to the life of Ramil Madriaga stemmed from an altercation with another person deprived of liberty at the Taguig City jail. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:07:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Luistro: Impeach raps vs VP Sara Duterte can be decided within 2 months</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/luistro-impeach-raps-vs-vp-sara-duterte-can-be-decided-within-2-months</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/luistro-impeach-raps-vs-vp-sara-duterte-can-be-decided-within-2-months</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The House committee on justice can finish its deliberations and decide on the merits of the two impeachment complaints lodged Vice President Sara Duterte within two months from the start of the trial proper. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:01:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Luistro:, Impeach, raps, Sara, Duterte, can, decided, within, months</media:keywords>
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<title>Ombudsman: 18 ex&#45;Marines sought to create &amp;apos;political tipping point&amp;quot;</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/ombudsman-18-ex-marines-sought-to-create-political-tipping-point</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/ombudsman-18-ex-marines-sought-to-create-political-tipping-point</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Amid their allegations of cash delivery to officials, Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla on Thursday said that the 18 alleged former marines sought to create a “political tipping point” for a branch of the service to “rise up in arms.”  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:01:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Ombudsman:, ex-Marines, sought, create, political, tipping, point</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>DepEd eyes improvements for SHS voucher program</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/deped-eyes-improvements-for-shs-voucher-program</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/deped-eyes-improvements-for-shs-voucher-program</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ DepEd seeks reforms for SHS voucher program ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:01:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>DepEd, eyes, improvements, for, SHS, voucher, program</media:keywords>
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<title>House panel&#45;approved anti&#45;dynasty bill won&amp;amp;#039;t make a difference &#45;&#45;Bag&#45;ao</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/house-panel-approved-anti-dynasty-bill-wont-make-a-difference-bag-ao</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/house-panel-approved-anti-dynasty-bill-wont-make-a-difference-bag-ao</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The anti-political dynasty bill approved by the House committee on suffrage and electoral reforms will not make any difference to stop the practice of political families, opposition lawmaker and Dinagat Representative Kaka Bag-ao said Thursday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:01:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>House, panel-approved, anti-dynasty, bill, won&amp;039t, make, difference, --Bag-ao</media:keywords>
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<title>DTI allocates P2B business fund for OFWs</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/dti-allocates-p2b-business-fund-for-ofws</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/dti-allocates-p2b-business-fund-for-ofws</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Department of Trade and Industry has allocated P2 billion for the newly established OFW Negosyo Fund.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:01:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>DTI, allocates, P2B, business, fund, for, OFWs</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Who can wage a good fight vs. Sara Duterte in 2028? Jonvic Remulla answers</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/who-can-wage-a-good-fight-vs-sara-duterte-in-2028-jonvic-remulla-answers</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/who-can-wage-a-good-fight-vs-sara-duterte-in-2028-jonvic-remulla-answers</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla on Wednesday named some opposition and independent politicians who &quot;can wage a good fight&quot; against &quot;hard to beat&quot; Vice President Sara Duterte in the 2028 presidential elections. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:37:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Who, can, wage, good, fight, vs., Sara, Duterte, 2028, Jonvic, Remulla, answers</media:keywords>
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<title>DILG chief Remulla to talk to Tau Gamma Phi over alleged hazing in Cavite</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/dilg-chief-remulla-to-talk-to-tau-gamma-phi-over-alleged-hazing-in-cavite</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/dilg-chief-remulla-to-talk-to-tau-gamma-phi-over-alleged-hazing-in-cavite</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla on Wednesday said he would coordinate with the leadership of the Tau Gamma Phi fraternity following an alleged hazing incident in Cavite that left a 19-year old college freshman dead. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:34:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>DILG, chief, Remulla, talk, Tau, Gamma, Phi, over, alleged, hazing, Cavite</media:keywords>
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<title>Comelec: Overseas voter registration halted in Israel, Iran</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/comelec-overseas-voter-registration-halted-in-israel-iran</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/comelec-overseas-voter-registration-halted-in-israel-iran</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Wednesday announced the suspension of overseas voter registration in Israel and Iran amid the escalation tensions in the Middle East. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:34:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Comelec:, Overseas, voter, registration, halted, Israel, Iran</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Who is Bong Suntay?</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/who-is-bong-suntay</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/who-is-bong-suntay</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Jesus Manuel “Bong” Suntay is a Filipino businessman and politician currently serving as the representative of Quezon City&quot;s 4th District in the House of Representatives. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:34:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Who, Bong, Suntay</media:keywords>
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<title>Senate ethics panel to begin action on complaints vs senators on March 18</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/senate-ethics-panel-to-begin-action-on-complaints-vs-senators-on-march-18</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/senate-ethics-panel-to-begin-action-on-complaints-vs-senators-on-march-18</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Senate committee on ethics and privileges is set to reconvene on March 18 to start the vetting process on the six complaints filed against incumbent senators, Senator JV Ejercito said Wednesday.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:28:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Senate, ethics, panel, begin, action, complaints, senators, March</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>ASEAN foreign ministers urge parties in Middle East conflict: Resolve issues through peaceful means</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/asean-foreign-ministers-urge-parties-in-middle-east-conflict-resolve-issues-through-peaceful-means</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/asean-foreign-ministers-urge-parties-in-middle-east-conflict-resolve-issues-through-peaceful-means</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The foreign ministers of ASEAN on Wednesday urged parties involved in the Middle East conflict to respect international law and settle the conflict through peaceful means.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:10:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>ASEAN, foreign, ministers, urge, parties, Middle, East, conflict:, Resolve, issues, through, peaceful, means</media:keywords>
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<title>Palace urges end to culture of objectifying women</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/palace-urges-end-to-culture-of-objectifying-women</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/palace-urges-end-to-culture-of-objectifying-women</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Malacañang on Wednesday called on the public to end the culture of objectifying women, amid a controversial remark by Quezon City Rep. Bong Suntay on actress Anne Curtis. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:01:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Palace, urges, end, culture, objectifying, women</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>ACT&#45;CIS reclaims House seat</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/act-cis-reclaims-house-seat</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/act-cis-reclaims-house-seat</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The ACT-CIS party-list has reclaimed its seat in the House of Representatives after the Commission on Elections (Comelec), sitting as the National Board of Canvassers (NBOC), formally proclaimed Jeffrey Soriano as its new representative on Wednesday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:01:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>ACT-CIS, reclaims, House, seat</media:keywords>
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<title>DILG: Manhunt vs Atong Ang, wanted persons to be intensified with new initiatives</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/dilg-manhunt-vs-atong-ang-wanted-persons-to-be-intensified-with-new-initiatives</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/dilg-manhunt-vs-atong-ang-wanted-persons-to-be-intensified-with-new-initiatives</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Security forces are setting up new initiatives to relaunch the manhunt operations against Atong Ang and other high-profile fugitives, Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said on Wednesday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:01:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>DILG:, Manhunt, Atong, Ang, wanted, persons, intensified, with, new, initiatives</media:keywords>
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<title>Palace hits Erice for questioning Marcos over anti&#45;political dynasty bill</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/palace-hits-erice-for-questioning-marcos-over-anti-political-dynasty-bill</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/palace-hits-erice-for-questioning-marcos-over-anti-political-dynasty-bill</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Malacañang on Wednesday called out House Deputy Minority Leader Edgar Erice over his remarks about the proposed anti-political dynasty bill and the intentions of President Ferdinand &quot;Bongbong&quot; Marcos Jr. regarding its legislation. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:01:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Palace, hits, Erice, for, questioning, Marcos, over, anti-political, dynasty, bill</media:keywords>
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<title>DILG chief Remulla supports anti&#45;political dynasty bill</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/dilg-chief-remulla-supports-anti-political-dynasty-bill</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/dilg-chief-remulla-supports-anti-political-dynasty-bill</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla on Wednesday expressed support for the proposed anti-political dynasty bill. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:01:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>DILG, chief, Remulla, supports, anti-political, dynasty, bill</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>No law bars PH gov&amp;quot;t from coordinating with ICC &#45;&#45; DOJ</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/no-law-bars-ph-govt-from-coordinating-with-icc-doj</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/no-law-bars-ph-govt-from-coordinating-with-icc-doj</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ There is no existing law that bars the Philippine government from coordinating with the International Criminal Court (ICC), even as the Supreme Court (SC) reviews petitions challenging the arrest and transfer of former President Rodrigo Duterte to the tribunal, a Justice official said on Tuesday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:58:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>law, bars, govt, from, coordinating, with, ICC, DOJ</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>No law bars gov&amp;quot;t from coordinating with ICC &#45;&#45; DOJ</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/no-law-bars-govt-from-coordinating-with-icc-doj</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/no-law-bars-govt-from-coordinating-with-icc-doj</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ There is no existing law that bars the Philippine government from coordinating with the International Criminal Court (ICC), even as the Supreme Court (SC) reviews petitions challenging the arrest and transfer of former President Rodrigo Duterte to the tribunal, a Justice official said on Tuesday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:55:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>law, bars, govt, from, coordinating, with, ICC, DOJ</media:keywords>
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<title>VP Sara&amp;quot;s threat to kill Marcos carries harm, betrays public trust &#45;&#45;solons</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/vp-saras-threat-to-kill-marcos-carries-harm-betrays-public-trust-solons</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/vp-saras-threat-to-kill-marcos-carries-harm-betrays-public-trust-solons</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Vice President Sara Duterte&quot;s threat to kill President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. and others makes the third impeachment complaint filed against her sufficient in substance because her words can translate to real harm, House justice panel members said Tuesday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:40:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Saras, threat, kill, Marcos, carries, harm, betrays, public, trust, --solons</media:keywords>
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<title>BFAR mobilizes patrol vessels to help in search and retrieval ops in Mindanao</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/bfar-mobilizes-patrol-vessels-to-help-in-search-and-retrieval-ops-in-mindanao</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/bfar-mobilizes-patrol-vessels-to-help-in-search-and-retrieval-ops-in-mindanao</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) has mobilized its vessels and personnel to assist in the search and retrieval operations following the recent maritime tragedies in Mindanao.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:31:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>BFAR, mobilizes, patrol, vessels, help, search, and, retrieval, ops, Mindanao</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Experts: PH schools overfocus on literature, neglect life skills</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/experts-ph-schools-overfocus-on-literature-neglect-life-skills</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/experts-ph-schools-overfocus-on-literature-neglect-life-skills</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Philippines may be emphasizing literature too heavily in classrooms while neglecting practical, life-ready skills, an education expert told senators Tuesday as they examined the country&quot;s worsening literacy crisis. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:28:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Experts:, schools, overfocus, literature, neglect, life, skills</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>SoKor president arrives at Palace for bilateral meeting with Marcos</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/sokor-president-arrives-at-palace-for-bilateral-meeting-with-marcos</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/sokor-president-arrives-at-palace-for-bilateral-meeting-with-marcos</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ South Korean President Lee Jae Myung arrived in Malacañang on Tuesday afternoon as part of his state visit to the country.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:28:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>SoKor, president, arrives, Palace, for, bilateral, meeting, with, Marcos</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Ex&#45;DOH chief Alfredo Bengzon passes away</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/ex-doh-chief-alfredo-bengzon-passes-away</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/ex-doh-chief-alfredo-bengzon-passes-away</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Former Health secretary and Ramon Magsaysay awardee Alfredo Rafael Antonio Bengzon has passed away, the Department of Health (DOH) and the Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health confirmed. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:01:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Ex-DOH, chief, Alfredo, Bengzon, passes, away</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>South Korean President Lee Jae Myung arrives in PH</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/south-korean-president-lee-jae-myung-arrives-in-ph</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/south-korean-president-lee-jae-myung-arrives-in-ph</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and First Lady Kim Hea Kyung arrived in Manila on Tuesday afternoon, March 3, following an invitation by President Ferdinand &quot;Bongbong&quot; Marcos Jr.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:01:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>South, Korean, President, Lee, Jae, Myung, arrives</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>VP Sara asks LGUs to ban motorcades amid fuel price hikes, pollution concerns</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/vp-sara-asks-lgus-to-ban-motorcades-amid-fuel-price-hikes-pollution-concerns</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/vp-sara-asks-lgus-to-ban-motorcades-amid-fuel-price-hikes-pollution-concerns</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ VP Sara asks LGUs to ban motorcades amid fuel price hikes, pollution concerns ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:01:07 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Sara, asks, LGUs, ban, motorcades, amid, fuel, price, hikes, pollution, concerns</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>SC launches digital platform to help lawyer compliance</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/sc-launches-digital-platform-to-help-lawyer-compliance</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/sc-launches-digital-platform-to-help-lawyer-compliance</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday launched the first phase of the ULAS Portal, the centralized digital platform that streamlines how lawyers report and monitor their pro bono legal aid to indigent Filipinos. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:01:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>launches, digital, platform, help, lawyer, compliance</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>DOH to LGUs: Implement &amp;apos;Car&#45;free Sundays&amp;quot; for public health</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/doh-to-lgus-implement-car-free-sundays-for-public-health</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/doh-to-lgus-implement-car-free-sundays-for-public-health</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday urged more local government units (LGUs) to implement carless weekends and set up healthy markets to encourage Filipinos to switch to a healthier lifestyle. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:01:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>DOH, LGUs:, Implement, Car-free, Sundays, for, public, health</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Overseas voter registration in Middle East continues &#45;&#45; Comelec</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/overseas-voter-registration-in-middle-east-continues-comelec</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/overseas-voter-registration-in-middle-east-continues-comelec</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Overseas voter registration in the Middle East continues as Philippine foreign posts remain operational despite the ongoing conflict in the region, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said Monday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:01:11 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Overseas, voter, registration, Middle, East, continues, Comelec</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>House panel sets aside 1st impeach rap vs. VP Sara for violating 1&#45;year bar rule</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/house-panel-sets-aside-1st-impeach-rap-vs-vp-sara-for-violating-1-year-bar-rule</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/house-panel-sets-aside-1st-impeach-rap-vs-vp-sara-for-violating-1-year-bar-rule</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The House committee on justice voted Monday to set aside the first impeachment complaint filed against Vice President Sara Duterte for violating the one-year bar rule that only allows initiation of one impeachment proceedings against an official per year. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:01:11 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>House, panel, sets, aside, 1st, impeach, rap, vs., Sara, for, violating, 1-year, bar, rule</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Two impeach raps vs. VP Sara Duterte sufficient in form &#45;&#45;House justice panel</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/two-impeach-raps-vs-vp-sara-duterte-sufficient-in-form-house-justice-panel</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/two-impeach-raps-vs-vp-sara-duterte-sufficient-in-form-house-justice-panel</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The House committee on justice on Monday found the two impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte sufficient in form. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:01:11 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Two, impeach, raps, vs., Sara, Duterte, sufficient, form, --House, justice, panel</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Middle East tensions have no direct threat to PH &#45;&#45; DND</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/middle-east-tensions-have-no-direct-threat-to-ph-dnd</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/middle-east-tensions-have-no-direct-threat-to-ph-dnd</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Philippine military and security officials said Monday that tensions in the Middle East will have no direct threat to the country&quot;s security following a call by a senator to review the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) between Manila and Washington.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:01:10 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Middle, East, tensions, have, direct, threat, DND</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Boying Remulla confirms meeting Trillanes, ICC investigators in 2025</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/boying-remulla-confirms-meeting-trillanes-icc-investigators-in-2025</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/boying-remulla-confirms-meeting-trillanes-icc-investigators-in-2025</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla on Monday said that he met with International Criminal Court (ICC) personnel to discuss the protection of Filipino witnesses in the crimes against humanity case against former President Rodrigo Duterte. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:01:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Boying, Remulla, confirms, meeting, Trillanes, ICC, investigators, 2025</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Romualdez files bill strengthening cancer early detection programs</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/romualdez-files-bill-strengthening-cancer-early-detection-programs</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/romualdez-files-bill-strengthening-cancer-early-detection-programs</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez has filed a bill seeking to institutionalize annual, community-based cancer early detection programs nationwide. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 16:55:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Romualdez, files, bill, strengthening, cancer, early, detection, programs</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Catholics urged to pray, remain hopeful amid Middle East attacks</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/catholics-urged-to-pray-remain-hopeful-amid-middle-east-attacks</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/catholics-urged-to-pray-remain-hopeful-amid-middle-east-attacks</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Filipino Catholic leaders on Sunday urged the faithful to pray and remain hopeful amid escalating military tensions in the Middle East. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 16:19:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Catholics, urged, pray, remain, hopeful, amid, Middle, East, attacks</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>PCG warns vs fixers, reminds application to the agency is free</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/pcg-warns-vs-fixers-reminds-application-to-the-agency-is-free</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/pcg-warns-vs-fixers-reminds-application-to-the-agency-is-free</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Sunday warned the public against individuals offering to help applicants gain entry into the agency in exchange for money, reminding that no application fees are required. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 16:01:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PCG, warns, fixers, reminds, application, the, agency, free</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Middle East war raises concerns on oil prices, EDCA &#45;&#45; Gatchalian</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/middle-east-war-raises-concerns-on-oil-prices-edca-gatchalian</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/middle-east-war-raises-concerns-on-oil-prices-edca-gatchalian</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The prices of petroleum products in the Philippines and the presence United States forces in military bases may be affected if the ongoing conflict in the Middle East continues, Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said on Sunday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 16:01:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Middle, East, war, raises, concerns, oil, prices, EDCA, Gatchalian</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>AFP ready for humanitarian, evacuation ops amid Middle East conflict</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/afp-ready-for-humanitarian-evacuation-ops-amid-middle-east-conflict</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/afp-ready-for-humanitarian-evacuation-ops-amid-middle-east-conflict</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is ready to assist in humanitarian and evacuation operations following the recent military escalation in the Middle East, the Department of National Defense (DND) said Sunday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 16:01:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>AFP, ready, for, humanitarian, evacuation, ops, amid, Middle, East, conflict</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Erwin Tulfo: Reiterates no plan to run for higher office despite VP rumors in 2028 polls</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/erwin-tulfo-reiterates-no-plan-to-run-for-higher-office-despite-vp-rumors-in-2028-polls</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/erwin-tulfo-reiterates-no-plan-to-run-for-higher-office-despite-vp-rumors-in-2028-polls</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Senator Erwin Tulfo on Sunday reiterated that he has no plans to run for a higher position in the 2028 national election, after he was linked as a potential running mate of Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 16:01:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Erwin, Tulfo:, Reiterates, plan, run, for, higher, office, despite, rumors, 2028, polls</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Tito Sotto&amp;apos;s bill seeks DPWH overhaul amid corruption woes</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/tito-sottos-bill-seeks-dpwh-overhaul-amid-corruption-woes</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/tito-sottos-bill-seeks-dpwh-overhaul-amid-corruption-woes</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III has filed a bill seeking to reorganize the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) amid reported corruption involving public infrastructure projects. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 16:01:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Tito, Sottos, bill, seeks, DPWH, overhaul, amid, corruption, woes</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Common legal counsel urges ICC to bring victims to &amp;apos;light of truth, justice&amp;apos;</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/common-legal-counsel-urges-icc-to-bring-victims-to-light-of-truth-justice</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/common-legal-counsel-urges-icc-to-bring-victims-to-light-of-truth-justice</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Common Legal Representative of the Victims (CLRV) Gilbert Andres put the spotlight on the casualties of the Duterte drug war as the Filipino lawyer delivered his final closing statement before judges of the International Criminal Court (ICC) Pre-Trial Chamber I. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 16:01:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Common, legal, counsel, urges, ICC, bring, victims, light, truth, justice</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>LIST: Special non&#45;working days in various areas for February and March</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/list-special-non-working-days-in-various-areas-for-february-and-march</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/list-special-non-working-days-in-various-areas-for-february-and-march</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has declared special non-working days in various areas across the country from the last day of February until late March 2026. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 16:01:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>LIST:, Special, non-working, days, various, areas, for, February, and, March</media:keywords>
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<title>Sara&amp;quot;s 2028 presidential bid &amp;apos;irrelevant&amp;quot; in House&amp;quot;s impeachment proceedings &#45;&#45;Ridon</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/saras-2028-presidential-bid-irrelevant-in-houses-impeachment-proceedings-ridon</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/saras-2028-presidential-bid-irrelevant-in-houses-impeachment-proceedings-ridon</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Vice President Sara Duterte&#039;s announcement of her presidential bid for the 2028 elections is “irrelevant” to the House of Representatives&quot; handling of impeachment cases against the second most powerful official in the country, according to Bicol Saro party-list Representative Terry Ridon. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 16:01:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Saras, 2028, presidential, bid, irrelevant, Houses, impeachment, proceedings, --Ridon</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Marcos is &amp;apos;healthy&amp;quot;: Palace denies another hospitalization rumor</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/marcos-is-healthy-palace-denies-another-hospitalization-rumor</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/marcos-is-healthy-palace-denies-another-hospitalization-rumor</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Marcos is &#039;well&quot;: Palace denies another hospitalization rumor ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 16:01:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Marcos, healthy:, Palace, denies, another, hospitalization, rumor</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Drug war victims&amp;apos; kin decry more bullying, harassment amid Duterte ICC hearing</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/drug-war-victims-kin-decry-more-bullying-harassment-amid-duterte-icc-hearing</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/drug-war-victims-kin-decry-more-bullying-harassment-amid-duterte-icc-hearing</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Several families of the drug war victims have reported increased bullying and harassment during their stay here in The Hague, Netherlands for the confirmation of charges hearing of former President Rodrigo Duterte at the International Criminal Court (ICC). ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 16:01:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Ombudsman may deputize DOJ to investigate complaint by ex&#45;Marines</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/ombudsman-may-deputize-doj-to-investigate-complaint-by-ex-marines</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/ombudsman-may-deputize-doj-to-investigate-complaint-by-ex-marines</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Office of the Ombudsman may deputize the Department of Justice (DOJ) to investigate the affidavit filed by 18 supposed former Marines accusing several officials and personalities of receiving money from former lawmaker Zaldy Co, Justice spokesperson Polo Martinez said Friday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:46:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Ombudsman, may, deputize, DOJ, investigate, complaint, ex-Marines</media:keywords>
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<title>Francis Leo Marcos has unlicensed security, expired firearm &#45;&#45; NAPOLCOM</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/francis-leo-marcos-has-unlicensed-security-expired-firearm-napolcom</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/francis-leo-marcos-has-unlicensed-security-expired-firearm-napolcom</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The nine alleged security escorts of vlogger Norman Mangusin, also known as Francis Leo Marcos, are not licensed practitioners, while a firearm registered under his name has already expired, the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) said Friday.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:43:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Francis, Leo, Marcos, has, unlicensed, security, expired, firearm, NAPOLCOM</media:keywords>
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<title>Palace tells &amp;apos;ex&#45;Marines:&amp;quot; Don&amp;quot;t let yourselves be used to destroy PH</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/palace-tells-ex-marines-dont-let-yourselves-be-used-to-destroy-ph</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/palace-tells-ex-marines-dont-let-yourselves-be-used-to-destroy-ph</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Malacañang on Friday advised the individuals who claimed to be former members of the Philippine Marine Corps to not allow themselves to be used by the people behind the money delivery scheme allegations, as it would not be good for the country.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:25:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Palace, tells, ex-Marines:, Dont, let, yourselves, used, destroy</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Who is Juan Miguel Cuna, the new acting DENR chief?</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/who-is-juan-miguel-cuna-the-new-acting-denr-chief</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/who-is-juan-miguel-cuna-the-new-acting-denr-chief</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Juan Miguel T. Cuna has been named the new acting Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), taking over leadership of the agency after the previous secretary was assigned to a diplomatic post.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:25:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Who, Juan, Miguel, Cuna, the, new, acting, DENR, chief</media:keywords>
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<title>South Korean President Lee Jae Myung to visit PH on March 3 to 4, 2026 &#45;&#45; Palace</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/south-korean-president-lee-jae-myung-to-visit-ph-on-march-3-to-4-2026-palace</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/south-korean-president-lee-jae-myung-to-visit-ph-on-march-3-to-4-2026-palace</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ South Korean President Lee Jae Myung is set to visit the Philippines on March 3 to 4, 2026, upon the invitation of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:01:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Defensor admits helping ex&#45;Marines but denies hand in their affidavit</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Former Anakalusugan party-list representative Mike Defensor admitted Friday helping the 18 personalities introduced as supposed ex-Marines, who claimed delivering suitcases filled with cash to various politicians, but denied hand in their affidavit.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:01:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>South Korean fugitive who escaped detention arrested again &#45;&#45; BI</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/south-korean-fugitive-who-escaped-detention-arrested-again-bi</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ A Korean fugitive who escaped from government custody was rearrested in a manhunt operation in Parañaque City, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced Friday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:01:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>BuCor relieves from post 2 superintendents, reassigns key officials</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/bucor-relieves-from-post-2-superintendents-reassigns-key-officials</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) on Friday announced that it has relieved from post two superintendents and reassigned key officials to ensure efficiency and accountability. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:01:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Palace: It would&amp;quot;ve been better if Sara Duterte stayed as Davao City mayor</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/palace-it-wouldve-been-better-if-sara-duterte-stayed-as-davao-city-mayor</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Malacañang on Friday expressed belief that the Philippines would have been in a better situation had Vice President Sara Duterte not sought a higher position and remained serving in Davao City.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:01:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>LIVE UPDATES: Rodrigo Duterte confirmation of charges hearing at ICC (Feb. 26, 2026)</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/live-updates-rodrigo-duterte-confirmation-of-charges-hearing-at-icc-feb-26-2026</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The International Criminal Court (ICC) Pre-Trial Chamber resumes the confirmation of charges of crimes against against former President Rodrigo Duterte. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:49:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>LIVE, UPDATES:, Rodrigo, Duterte, confirmation, charges, hearing, ICC, Feb., 26, 2026</media:keywords>
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<title>Ombudsman to evaluate affidavit on ex&#45;soldiers&amp;quot; corruption claims</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/ombudsman-to-evaluate-affidavit-on-ex-soldiers-corruption-claims</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Office of the Ombudsman will now evaluate the allegations made by 18 supposed ex-members of the Philippine Marines that public officials received money from former Ako Bicol Party-list Rep. Zaldy Co, as well as the credibility of those who made the allegations. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:25:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Ombudsman, evaluate, affidavit, ex-soldiers, corruption, claims</media:keywords>
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<title>Sara Duterte emotional over return in Davao City</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/sara-duterte-emotional-over-return-in-davao-city</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Vice President Sara Duterte became emotional while speaking at a conference in Davao City, saying that she felt “nostalgic” after returning to her hometown and seeing her former colleagues ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:13:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Sara, Duterte, emotional, over, return, Davao, City</media:keywords>
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