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Former communications chief and Artlets alumna to lead de facto PH embassy in Taiwan

Former communications chief and Artlets alumna to lead de facto PH embassy in Taiwan

ARTLETS ALUMNA Cheloy Garafil, who served as Presidential Communications Office (PCO) secretary from 2022 to 2024, will be named chair of the Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO), the Philippines' de facto embassy in Taiwan. Malacañang announced Garafil’s designation on Thursday, Sept. 5, following the appointment of  Senior Communications Undersecretary…
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Marcos: All POGOs banned starting today

Marcos: All POGOs banned starting today

PRESIDENT FERDINAND Marcos, Jr. has imposed a ban on all Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs), citing the need to end the gambling firms’ “grave abuse” of Philippine law. Marcos received a standing ovation and drew cheers from the audience after declaring the ban in his third State of the Nation…
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MOSTLY ACCURATE: First quarter growth driven by consumption, investments, manufacturing and other key sectors

MOSTLY ACCURATE: First quarter growth driven by consumption, investments, manufacturing and other key sectors

CLAIM: “In the first quarter alone, GDP (gross domestic product) saw an increase in the household consumption and private investments, along with robust manufacturing industry, high vaccination rate, improved health capacity, and upward trend in tourism and employment.” RATING: Mostly accurate DETAILS: In his first State of the Nation Address,…
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