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#WalangPasok – March 27 2018 declared holiday in San Juan City
The people of San Juan City will be celebrating its 111th annual foundation day anniversary this coming March 27, Tuesday. “Araw ng San Juan” is a special non-working holiday in that Metro […]
#WalangPasok / education / history
#WalangPasok – March 22 2018 declared holiday in Cavite
The Philippines will be marking the 149th birth anniversary of General Emilio Aguinaldo, officially recognized as the country’s first president, this March 22, Thursday. The day has been declared a special non-working […]
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PRESS START | FurryPinas 2018 set for May 19 to 20
This coming May, the Philippines will be having its first-ever public furry convention titled “FurryPinas 2018.” It will be held at the SMX Convention Center Function Room 1 this May 19 to […]
2018 Graduation Theme: “Mag-aaral ng K to 12, handa sa hamon ng buhay”
With the current school year now on its final weeks, the Department of Education (DepEd) has already released the official theme to be used for the 2018 graduation ceremonies in public nursery, […]
commentary / philippines / politics
Senate hearing on frigate deal is an embarrassment even before it begins
LATER today (Monday), the Senate will conduct a hearing on the “controversial” P15.7 billion contract between the Defense Department and Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) of South Korea for the acquisition of two […]
#WalangPasok / education / holiday announcements
#WalangPasok – February 16 2018 declared holiday nationwide
The Chinese community in the Philippines will celebrate their annual Spring Festival, which is usually referred to as the Chinese New Year, this coming February 16. Chinese New Year is a special non-working holiday nationwide as mandated by President Rodrigo Duterte’s Proclamation 269, […]
Six tips to nail that college admission interview
Imagine this scenario: the results of the college entrance examinations has just been released. However, instead of just seeing whether you’re qualified or not, it was indicated that you will be lined […]
#WalangPasok / education / holiday announcements
#WalangPasok – February 13 2018 declared holiday in Parañaque City
Parañaque City will be celebrating its 20th cityhood anniversary this February 13, Thursday. The day has been declared a special non-working holiday there courtesy of President Rodrigo Duterte’s Proclamation 409. Read the […]
Blogging in the Philippines / education
Mocha Uson to receive Outstanding Alumni Award from UST
The University of Santo Tomas Alumni Association has announced that Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Assistant Secretary Margaux “Mocha” Uson will be receiving this year’s Outstanding Thomasian Alumni Award for Government and […]
commentary / social media philippines
MICHAELA BALDOS – PH does not have a law punishing revenge porn
In the last 24 hours, Filipino netizens have been fuzzing over a series of private videos allegedly featuring a female student from one of the country’s top universities. The videos were apparently […]
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#WalangPasok – May 13 2021 declared a holiday for Eid’l Fitr
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How can gov’t workers apply for a 14-day COVID leave?
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CSC grants 14-day paid leave for gov’t workers who get COVID-19
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OFWs in Hong Kong go all out in support of ‘Laban ng Lahi 2017’
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