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May 18

Duterte Wants to Set a Three-Day Deadline for All Government Transactions

Will we finally see the end of long lines when we conduct business with a government agency?

Photo from PEP.phPresumptive president Rodrigo Duterte has expressed his desire to implement Davao City’s 72-hour deadline for government transactions in the whole country.Duterte said the deadline includes the processing of all government transactions such as clearances, electrical connections, and business permits, ABS-CBN reported.“After
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May 12

8 Big Changes We Can Expect From Duterte as President

Some of Duterte's action plans directly affect your family and work.

With election frontrunner Rodrigo Duterte just waiting to be officially proclaimed as the country’s next president, we ask: What changes will his leadership bring to the nation?The presumptive president has repeatedly stated that his platform will revolve on eradicating drugs and reducing
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May 10

Mar Roxas Concedes, Wishes Rodrigo Duterte â€œSuccessâ€ in Presidency

Mr. Palengke passes the torch to the Punisher.

Administration bet and Liberal Party standard-bearer Mar Roxas II has admitted defeat and conceded to election frontrunner mayor of Davao City Rodrigo Duterte who is currently leading the presidential candidates by a wide margin.In a press conference, Roxas gathered his supporters and
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May 10

Gerladine Roman Is the Philippines First Elected Transgender

It’s a win for the LGBT community

With election frontrunner Rodrigo Duterte all set to make history in Philippine politics, a certain Geraldine Roman also made her own mark by becoming the first openly out transgender elected to public service.The 49-year-old became a representative of the first legislative district of
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May 6

The Filipino Parent Votes: What Matters to Us (Part 2)

Crime and corruption, poverty and education are very real concerns, as these parents discuss

In part 1 of this series, we were introduced to nine parents who shared how critical their role is in the coming elections as they help decide the country’s next set of leaders. Ernesto P. Fernandez, Jr. is 41 years old, married,
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May 6

This is Grace Poe's To-Do List for the Filipino Family

Get to know the three moms running for the first and second highest positions in the country and their stand on issues close to a parent's heart.

Photo from gracepoe.phEditor's note: As we begin our countdown to the May 9 election, we put a spotlight on the three women, all mothers, running in the presidential and vice presidential election, and their stand on issues close to a parent's heart.
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April 25

5 Reasons Why Watching a Presidential Debate Is Like Parenting

Making promises, dodging questions, not listening--those sound familiar.

Photo from scholastic.comLast April 24, we saw the last leg of the PiliPinas Debates 2016, and while campaign season is far from over, the debate series was a television event that gave us a lot of drama, comedy, and entertainment, even after
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April 25

17 Memorable Promises Made at the PiliPinas Debate 2016

Free hospitalization for the poor, no more contractual employment, pension plan for OFWs. The presidential candidates made huge promises in the last debate.

For the last leg of the PiliPinas 2016 presidential debate, we were glad to see that the candidates resorted to less personal attacks, and based on social media accounts, gave more substantial answers compared to previous debates. (Read the entertaining moments of
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December 2

6 Steps Parents Can Take To Prepare For The 2010 Elections

Parents are special citizens. They are not just responsible for themselves, they are responsible for their children. We’ve outlined six steps that parents can take to prepare for the upcoming elections with only 159 days to go.

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