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Man from Iloilo arrested in Parañaque City over rape charge

Recently in Parañaque City, local police officers armed with a warrant of arrest apprehended a man from Iloilo who is wanted for rape and has been hiding for some time, according to a Manila Bulletin news report. The Parañaque police officers executed the arrest in coordination with the police station operatives of Maasin, Iloilo. To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the…

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Muntinlupa City Mayor commends local authorities for seizure of illegal drugs worth P340 million

Recently in the City of Muntinlupa, Mayor Ruffy Biazon commended the law enforcers for pulling off a successful buy-bust operation that resulted in the seizure of illegal drugs worth P340 million, according to a Manila Bulletin news report. To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the Manila Bulletin news report. Some parts in boldface… Muntinlupa Mayor Ruffy Biazon…

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What to watch on YouTube right now – Part 65

Welcome back my readers, YouTube viewers and all others who followed this series of articles focused on YouTube videos worth watching. Have you been searching for something fun or interesting to watch on YouTube? Do you feel bored right now and you crave for something to see on the world’s most popular online video destination? I recommend you check out the following topics and the related…

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New multipurpose building in Barangay Talon Dos, Las Piñas City, inaugurated

Recently in the City of Las Piñas, a new multipurpose building in Barangay Talon Dos was inaugurated with the presence of Mayor Imelda Aguilar, Vice Mayor April Aguilar and other officials, the City Government announced via social media. To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the social media post of the City Government. Some parts in boldface… Las Piñas City officials…

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Muntinlupa City issues public warning about the rise of local rabies cases

Recently in the City of Muntinlupa, the City Government issued a warning to the public about the rise of animal rabies that happened locally in four different barangays, according to a Manila Bulletin news report. To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the Manila Bulletin news report. Some parts in boldface… The Muntinlupa City government warned the public of a rise in…

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Michelin opens new office in Alabang

The French multinational tire manufacturing company Michelin very recently opened a new office in Filinvest City in Alabang to provide service and support to its customers, according to a GMA Network news report. This development added business credibility to the corporate city of Filinvest and Muntinlupa City in general. The Michelin Alabang office is in the Polaris Building. To put things in…

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Were you fortunate enough to play Operation Thunderbolt in the local arcades when it was released in 1989? Check out the arcade flyer below.

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What to watch on YouTube right now – Part 64

Welcome back my readers, YouTube viewers and all others who followed this series of articles focused on YouTube videos worth watching. Have you been searching for something fun or interesting to watch on YouTube? Do you feel bored right now and you crave for something to see on the world’s most popular online video destination? I recommend you check out the following topics and the related…

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2024 FDI net inflow into Philippines reaches $8.93 billion

Foreign direct investments (FDI) that flowed into the Philippines reached $8.93 billion in 2024 which is a tiny improvement over the previous year, according to a BusinessWorld news report. The result was below the target for 2024 set by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the BusinessWorld report. Some parts in boldface… NET…

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You miss the arcade games and flyers of the 1990s? Check out the stuff below of Smash T.V., Fatal Fury and Fighter's History.

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GCash implements temporary measures to avoid vote-buying

With the 2025 National and Local elections all set to happen on May 12, the popular e-wallet service GCash recently implemented temporary measures to curb potential vote-buying, according to a GMA Network news report. To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the GMA news report. Some parts in boldface… GCash has imposed a temporary daily transaction limit on “Express Send”…

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New library center in Barangay BF International-CAA, Las Piñas City, inaugurated

Recently in the City of Las Piñas, a new library center located in Barangay BF International-CAA was inaugurated with the presence of Mayor Imelda Aguilar, Vice Mayor April Aguilar, Councilor Mark Santos and other officials, the City Government announced via social media. To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the social media post of the City Government. Some parts in…

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Retro Gaming Ads Blast – Part 28

Welcome back readers, fellow geeks and electronic gaming fans! In this edition of the Retro Gaming Ads Blast (RGAB) series, we will take a look at another batch of retro gaming print ads – including arcade flyers – from the 1980s and 1990s. For the newcomers reading this, Retro Gaming Ads Blast (RGAB) looks back at the many print ads of games (console, arcade, computer and handheld) that were…

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Japanese leisure services firm to invest P2.5 billion in the Philippines

Koshidaka Holdings, a leisure services firm based in Japan, will be investing P2.5 billion in the Philippines and plans to launch its first store this year, according to a Philippine News Agency (PNA) news article. This development is related with the Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) recent meetings with corporations in Japan. Kodaka Holdings has more than six hundred outlets in Japan and…

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Economist says election-related spending won’t add much to nation’s economy growth this time

As far as one economist is concerned, spending related to this year’s national and local elections (scheduled for May 12, 2025) will not add much to the nation’s economic growth this year, according to a Manila Bulletin news report. To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the Manila Bulletin news report. Some parts in boldface… Elections and related spending no longer…

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New evacuation center in Barangay Zapote, Las Piñas City, inaugurated

Recently in the City of Las Piñas, a new evacuation center in Barangay Zapote was inaugurated with the presence of Mayor Imelda Aguilar and other officials, the City Government announced via social media. To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the social media post of the City Government. Some parts in boldface… The City of Las Piñas formally inaugurated the newly…

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What to watch on YouTube right now – Part 63

Welcome back my readers, YouTube viewers and all others who followed this series of articles focused on YouTube videos worth watching. Have you been searching for something fun or interesting to watch on YouTube? Do you feel bored right now and you crave for something to see on the world’s most popular online video destination? I recommend you check out the following topics and the related…