Teacher named DepEd Hero for helping out-of-school youth for 20 years                           MANILA,  Philippines - As the country marks World Teacher's Day on Monday, the Department of Education (DepEd) recognized community-based teacher in Pampanga for nearly two decades of work providing education to out-of-school youth and other undeserved communities.

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P60 wage hike for Metro Manila minimum wage earners takes effect                                      MANILA,  Philippines - Minimum wage earners in Metro Manila will get a P60 daily wage increase starting Saturday, September 26, under a new wage order issued by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE).

DOLE said all employers in the National Capital Region are required to comply with Wage Order No. NCR-28, which takes effect Saturday.

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16 arrested for online cockfight games in Rizal                                                                                      MANILA, Philippines - Sixteen people were arrested during a raid on illegal online cockfighting games in Pililla town in Rizal on Friday, the Philippine National Police announced yesterday.

PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said the suspects were caught by Criminal Investigation and Detection Group operatives at the town's cockpit arena in Barangay Hulo.

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Local airline increases carry-on bag limit to 10kg on select flights                                             MANILA, Philippines - Heavy packers, rejoice! Low-cost airline Cebu Pacific is updating its hand-carry policy, allowing passengers on select flights to bring carry-on items weighing up to 10 kilograms.

A social card circulated online indicating a change in the airline's rules. Users reached out to Cebu Pacific on X to confirm the card's legitimacy.

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Navy seizes nearly P100 million contraband in Mindanao                                                              ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines - Close to P100 million worth of contraband and illegally transported goods were seized in three maritime security operations last week, the Naval Command Western Mindanao confirmed yesterday.

NCWM commander Rear Adm. Constancio Arturo Reyes Jr. said naval forces confiscated undocumented diesel fuel valued at P72.17 million as well as smuggled cigarettes and motor vessel valued at P27.23 million.

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