Pola Rubio
Pola Rubio is a news writer and photojournalist covering Philippine politics and events. She regularly follows worldwide and local happenings. She advocates for animal welfare and press freedom. Follow her twitter @polarubyo for regular news and cat postings.
- Yahoo Lifestyle Singapore
Emergency and specialist pet care get a level-up at VES Hospital Singapore
The Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital Singapore provides a much-needed expert veterinary care for complex medical and surgical cases for pets.
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Singaporeans more mindful of family relationships after pandemic, survey finds
The need to spend more time with family and loved ones is getting more recognised by Singaporeans, especially in the aftermath of the ongoing pandemic, a survey has found. Read here.
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EXPLAINER: How much salt and sugar are there in your favourite holiday foods?
Do you know how much sugar and salt there are in your favourite holiday food? Read here to find out on the sugar and sodium content of your favourite dishes like roasted turkey, glazed hams and more.
- Yahoo Lifestyle Singapore
EXPLAINER: Low blood sugar – what are its symptoms, and how do you prevent it?
What exactly is low blood sugar and how do we watch out for its symptoms? Learn more here.
- Yahoo Philippines
Philippines, Indonesia signs guidelines tackling territories
The Philippine and Indonesian governments have signed a measure tackling the delimitation of the two countries’ continental shelf boundary.
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Marcos signs SIM Registration Act, sparking data privacy, safety concerns
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has signed a measure mandating all SIM card users to register information like full names and addresses, sparking concerns on data privacy and safety.
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Filipinos debt-ridden by P127,000 each amid Marcos’s latest borrowing
Filipinos always pay their debt. Or not?
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Duterte’s public trust rating rises amid ‘bloody’ legacy
Filipinos trust former President Rodrigo Duterte more months after he stepped down from office, a survey finds.
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Killing of broadcaster Percy Lapid condemned in indignation rally
Journalists, rights advocates and the international community expressed their concerns a day after the brutal killing of the Marcos critic broadcaster.
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60-40 foreign investment rule exempts renewable energy sources: DOJ
Foreigners may now own 100% of projects in the renewable energy market after the DOJ granted an exemption from the 60-40 foreign investment rule.
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Karding agricultural damage hits P3.12 billion
The impact of Super Typhoon Karding continues to be felt a week after it exited the Philippines. See the sectoral losses,
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Almost half of 433 lotto winners have already claimed prize: PCSO
Almost half of the 433 winners of the P236-million Grand Lotto 6/55 jackpot are laughing their way to the bank now.
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Koko Pimentel blasts DPWH P544 billion lump sum budget: 'Rich source of pork'
Senator Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III has criticized the DPWH's lump sum budget proposal as "lacking in details", saying the practice is "the work of lazy people" and "prone to abuse".
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Most Powerful Women Global Award given to Filipina entrepreneur
Bohol's Chocolate Princess Daraleich Polot has received the Goldman Sachs/Fortune Most Powerful Women Global Award, becoming the first Filipina to win the prestigious award. Sweet!
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Robredo supporter: Fake news ‘impossible’ to debunk within 8 months
A supporter of Leni Robredo has said that there was no massive election fraud in the last elections. She is still, however, the biggest fake news victim.
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Duterte ally Dennis Uy’s Phoenix ordered to pay P157 million to Absolut Distillers
A fed up Lucio Tan got a court order to freeze the assets of fellow billionaire Phoenix Petroleum's Dennis Uy after the ally of former President Rodrigo Duterte failed to pay P157 million it owes the Absolut Distillers tycoon.
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Palawan continues to oppose China-Philippines joint oil and gas exploration
Palawan said the joint oil and gas exploration projects in the West Philippine Sea saying they will only embolden China to assert its claims in the disputed territory.
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Shopee Philippines to layoff workers after reporting $931M loss for second quarter
Some Filipino employees of Shopee Philippines will get the axe next after the e-commerce giant retrenched staff in Singapore and China, and closed its India office. More layoffs are expected in the region.
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Groups urge govt to declare ‘climate emergency’ as Karding leaves millions in losses
Environmental groups call for the government to declare a 'climate emergency' as Karding leaves at least P160 million in damages to the country's agricultural sector. Here's the cost of the typhoon's destruction to the country.
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Philippines to lift workers' deployment ban to Saudi Arabia
Filipino construction workers are in demand in Saudi Arabia as Philippines set to lift its deployment ban soon. Another job opportunity abroad. What are you waiting for?