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BARMM’s Education Crisis Demands More Than Promises

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BARMM’s Education Crisis Demands More Than Promises

leamsiogima May 27, 2026

Education in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) is increasingly becoming a test of whether...

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Death Penalty Bill for Corruption Filed in Congress Draws Attention

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Death Penalty Bill for Corruption Filed in Congress Draws Attention

leamsiogima May 26, 2026

By Benny Reyes MANILA — A controversial measure filed in the House of Representatives is proposing the...

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1.2 million workers seen to gain from proposed 5-year PRC licenses

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1.2 million workers seen to gain from proposed 5-year PRC licenses

leamsiogima May 26, 2026

By Danielle Tiu MANILA – A measure seeking to extend the validity of Professional Regulation Commission licenses...

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Wet Weather Continues Across Mindanao, Palawan Due to LPA Trough

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Wet Weather Continues Across Mindanao, Palawan Due to LPA Trough

leamsiogima May 26, 2026

By Samantha Yu MANILA, Philippines — The state weather bureau on Tuesday said rains will continue over...

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Fair Weather Prevails Nationwide, but PAGASA Warns of Sudden Heavy Rains

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Fair Weather Prevails Nationwide, but PAGASA Warns of Sudden Heavy Rains

leamsiogima May 21, 2026

By Lovely Prieto MANILA – Fair and warm weather conditions are expected to dominate much of the...

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Lawmakers push longer PRC ID validity to reduce renewal burden

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Lawmakers push longer PRC ID validity to reduce renewal burden

leamsiogima May 21, 2026

By Danielle Tiu MANILA – The House of Representatives has approved a bill that will extend the...

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Alvarez Takes Over as Acting PNOC Chief in Leadership Shift

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Alvarez Takes Over as Acting PNOC Chief in Leadership Shift

leamsiogima May 21, 2026

By Samantha Yu MANILA – Former lawmaker Franz Alvarez has been appointed as acting president and CEO...

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DILG Says ICC Arrest Action on Dela Rosa Pending SC Ruling and Palace Order

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DILG Says ICC Arrest Action on Dela Rosa Pending SC Ruling and Palace Order

leamsiogima May 19, 2026

By Samantha Yu MANILA, Philippines — The DILG has defended its decision not to independently enforce the...

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Mohagher Iqbal Sacked as BARMM Education Minister After Audit Exposes Massive Procurement Violations

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Mohagher Iqbal Sacked as BARMM Education Minister After Audit Exposes Massive Procurement Violations

leamsiogima May 19, 2026

MANILA — Education Minister Mohagher Iqbal has been dismissed by BARMM Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua after a...

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Senate Sits as Impeachment Court for VP Duterte Case

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Senate Sits as Impeachment Court for VP Duterte Case

leamsiogima May 18, 2026

By Samantha Yu MANILA — The Senate officially convened as an impeachment court on May 18, taking...

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