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PDEA and DDB Open to Marijuana Downgrade: More Access in the Philippines?

Significantly, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and the Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) have shown openness to lowering marijuana from…

November 19, 2024

Typhoon Pepito stepping up in Philippines, strong winds and heavy rains are expected

Philippines is currently undergoing intense climate changes and the regions including Metro Manila, Cebu, Davao are encountering heavy rains. The…

November 16, 2024

The Legends Have Landed: 2NE1 Arrives in Manila for Their “Welcome Back” Concert

Excitement is all over Manila as K-pop stars 2NE1 formally arrive in the Philippines late Thursday night, November 14. Throngs…

November 15, 2024

Typhoons in the Philippines 2024: What are they doing about it

The frequency and intensity of typhoons the Philippines is continually under attack from in November have underlined the urgent need…

November 11, 2024

University of the Philippines Tops QS Asia Rankings in the Philippines for 2025

Ranked highest among the country's institutions in the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Asia University Rankings 2025, the University of the Philippines…

November 9, 2024

Carenology95 Brings South Korea’s Advanced Skincare Innovations to the Philippines

Conscientious skincare has evolved into a must-have in the beauty-conscious world of today as more people actively hunt items that…

November 9, 2024

Philippines Solidifies Sovereignty with Landmark Maritime Laws to Protect West Philippine Sea

Signing into law the Philippine Maritime Zones Act and the Philippine Archipelagic Sea Lanes Act, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.…

November 8, 2024

PHLPost Launches Upgraded Postal ID with Address Verification and Future Cashless Capabilities

Designed to increase address verification and broaden its usefulness for possible future cashless transactions, the Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) unveiled…

November 7, 2024

Lawmakers Challenge Duterte-Era Drug War with Proposed “Public Health Approach to Drug Use Act”

By submitting House Bill No. 11004, the proposed Public Health Approach to Drug Use Act of 2024, newly inaugurated congressman…

November 5, 2024

Philippines Triumphs with Fifth Consecutive East Asia Baseball Cup Title

Celebrating their fifth straight East Asia Baseball Cup title, the Philippines men's baseball team savored a historic triumph. Sunday in…

November 4, 2024

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