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03

Mar

By The Flame News

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Dominican priest urges Thomasians to remain hopeful during Lenten season

THE LENTEN Season is not about being "artificially” sorrowful before Easter but should always be full of hope and happiness, a Dominican priest said.  "This is not artificially making ourselves sorrowful so that when Easter comes, we will be happy. We don't need to make ourselves lonely so that we…

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02

Mar

By Karen Renee Nogoy

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UST to expand limited F2F classes as Metro Manila eases to Alert Level 1

THE UNIVERSITY would continue expanding limited in-person classes to other programs as Metro Manila is downgraded to the most lenient Alert Level 1, the Office of the Secretary-General (OSG) said Tuesday. In a memorandum, the OSG enumerated the adjustments on onsite work and learning arrangements, institutional health protocols, and retrofitting…

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01

Mar

By The Flame News

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A few tense moments, lots of promises during CNN PH debate

THERE WERE no fiery confrontations but there were a few tense moments and a number of promises during last Sunday’s presidential debate hosted by CNN Philippines at the University of Santo Tomas. The abilities and principles of nine out of the ten presidential aspirants were put to test during the…

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28

Feb

By Nillicent Bautista

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PH should not be neutral on Russia-Ukraine conflict—presidential bets

SIX PRESIDENTIAL candidates expressed their disagreement with the neutral stance of the Department of National Defense on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. In one of the  CNN Philippines’ presidential debate segments, former defense chief Norberto Gonzales, labor leader Leody de Guzman, Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson, Jose Montemayor Jr., Sen. Emmanuel “Manny”…

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28

Feb

By The Flame News

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Most presidential candidates oppose divorce in the country

By ARTHUR APOSTOL ONLY THREE out of the nine attending presidential candidates said they are in favor of instituting divorce in the Philippines during the CNN Presidential debate held Sunday. Presidential candidates Panfilo Lacson, Leody De Guzman, and Faisal Mangondato are the only ones who have raised their hands when…

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28

Feb

By The Flame News

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Robredo questioned for changing mind on running for president

by KAREN RENEE S. NOGOY VICE PRESIDENT Leni Robredo was questioned on Sunday for changing her mind about not wanting to run for president last 2016, when she was still running for VP. During the CNN Philippines presidential debate, a video clip was played showing 2016 vice presidential candidates, including Robredo…

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27

Feb

By The Flame News

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Presidential aspirants vow to investigate BOC for corruption

by MATTHEW DAVE JUCOM EIGHT OUT of nine presidential candidates who attended CNN Philippines’ debate on Sunday said they would primarily investigate the Bureau of Customs (BOC), which was accused last year of alleged corruption, should they be elected. When asked what government agency would they investigate first for corruption,…

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27

Feb

By Siegfred Aldous Lacerna

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Majority of VP candidates want PH to rejoin, cooperate with ICC

A MAJORITY of the vice presidential candidates wanted the Philippines to rejoin the International Criminal Court (ICC) and cooperate fully if investigations in the country would be conducted.  President Rodrigo Duterte severed the Philippines’ ties with the ICC in 2018 after then-special prosecutor Fatou Bensouda announced the preliminary examination of…

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27

Feb

By Kristine Erika Agustin

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Bello calls Sara Duterte ‘coward’ for skipping VP debate

VICE PRESIDENTIAL aspirant and former representative Walden Bello called out Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio for being absent in the CNN Philippines’ debate, saying she should defend her positions to the public. Bello claimed the presidential daughter failed to present her programs during the debate because she has none, except…

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27

Feb

By Nillicent Bautista

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VP candidates oppose political dynasty

VICE PRESIDENTIAL candidates aired on Saturday their opposition against political dynasties and bared plans to solve the issue. Katipunan ng Kamalayang Kayumanggi vice presidential bet Carlos Serapio said the political system in the Philippines must be changed to address the issue of political dynasties. During CNN Philippines’ vice presidential debate,…

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