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Read more about the article Private schools block increased subsidy to govt public colleges, universities
Graduates from the University of the Philippines Mindanao today bring umbrellas to protect themselves from the rain while waiting to get their own picture in front of the iconic oblation statue. The class of 2015 is the first batch of students to graduate on the rainy month of June in accordance to the UP System's shifting of the academic calendar from June-April to August-May in its goal of "maximizing the opportunities offered by ASEAN integration and global education partnerships." (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

Private schools block increased subsidy to govt public colleges, universities

Private school heads do not welcome the proposed bill that would give eight billion pesos annually to public colleges and universities.

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Read more about the article Wilma Tiamzon: Do not use political prisoners as bargaining chip

Wilma Tiamzon: Do not use political prisoners as bargaining chip

The recent meeting between President Rodrigo Duterte and the leaders of the National Democratic Front of the Philippines yielded positive results, said NDF peace consultant Wilma Tiamzon.

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Read more about the article Anti-Marcos group to invoke FOI on burial documents 
FAIR WARNING. Mags Maglana, spokersperson of the Konsensya Dabaw call on President Rodrigo Duterte to think about his alliance with the Marcoses. (Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)

Anti-Marcos group to invoke FOI on burial documents 

Weeks after the government’s Freedom of Information portal was launched, an anti-Marcos group said it would invoke FOI to request the pertinent documents that approved the burial of former President Ferdinand Marcos at the Heroes’ Cemetery.

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Read more about the article ‘Irreconcilable differences’: Duterte orders Leni to stop attending Cabinet meetings

‘Irreconcilable differences’: Duterte orders Leni to stop attending Cabinet meetings

The instruction from President Rodrigo Duterte for Vice President Leni Robredo to stop attending all Cabinet meetings starting today was the last straw that made Robredo resign as housing czar.

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