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SC orders Bersamin, other officials to respond to Duterte habeas corpus plea

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The Supreme Court on Thursday consolidated the petitions of filed by three children of former President Rodrigo Duterte seeking the return of their father to the Philippines from The Hague, where is held in custody by the International Criminal Court Court pending trial on crimes against humanity related to his bloody war on drugs. The high tribunal gave Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin and three other officials a “non-extendible period of 24 hours from receipt of notice why the peremptory writ of habeas corpus should not issue.” A write of habeas corpus—Latin for “that you have the body”—is a court order that requires an imprisoned person to be brought before the tribunal to determine if his detention is lawful.

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Spot market electricity prices rise 18.4% in October

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Wholesale electricity prices across the Philippines climbed 18.4 percent in October from September levels, according to the Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines (IEMOP).

Ronald McDonald House turns 30, growing from classrooms to hospital care

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Thirty years ago, Ronald McDonald House Philippines began helping Filipino children get an early start in learning. Today, its idea of caring for children has grown beyond the classroom to include a place where parents can catch their breath while their little ones receive medical care.

Specialized tech jobs offer salaries of up to P158,000 monthly

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Specialized technology professionals can command monthly salaries of up to P158,000 in the Philippines, as companies compete for workers with hard-to-find skills amid expanding digital operations and artificial intelligence adoption, according to Jobstreet by SEEK.

Korea-funded smart greenhouse in Aklan to help farmers earn more, grow year-round

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The Department of Agriculture has opened a South Korean-backed smart greenhouse in Kalibo, Aklan. Funded by KOICA, this facility offers a climate-controlled growing space that lets farmers produce crops reliably all year, no matter the weather. It means better harvests, consistent quality, and higher incomes for local growers.

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