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PAGBATI MGA INHINYERO NG BAYAN! 👷
JUST IN: Bulacan State University (BulSU)-Malolos secured the 5th spot among top-performing schools in the February 2026 Mechanical Engineering Licensure Examination (MELE), with 68 passers and an 80.95% passing rate.
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JUST IN: Bulacan State University (BulSU)-Malolos secured the 5th spot among top-performing schools in the February 2026 Mechanical Engineering Licensure Examination (MELE), with 68 passers and an 80.95% passing rate.
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February 19, 2026 at 10:19 PM
PAGBATI MGA INHINYERO NG BAYAN! 👷
JUST IN: Bulacan State University (BulSU)-Malolos secured the 5th spot among top-performing schools in the February 2026 Mechanical Engineering Licensure Examination (MELE), with 68 passers and an 80.95% passing rate.
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JUST IN: Bulacan State University (BulSU)-Malolos secured the 5th spot among top-performing schools in the February 2026 Mechanical Engineering Licensure Examination (MELE), with 68 passers and an 80.95% passing rate.
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NEWS UPDATE: The Political Finance and Affairs Committee of the Department of Commission on Elections (COMELEC) is set to release a resolution regarding Senator Rodante Marcoleta's disclosure of his 2025 Statement of Contribution and Expenditures (SOCE).
February 19, 2026 at 10:17 PM
NEWS UPDATE: The Political Finance and Affairs Committee of the Department of Commission on Elections (COMELEC) is set to release a resolution regarding Senator Rodante Marcoleta's disclosure of his 2025 Statement of Contribution and Expenditures (SOCE).
BAM WILL NOT RUN FOR 2028 VP BID
JUST IN: Sen. Bam Aquino broke his silence Thursday afternoon following online chatter linking him to a possible vice-presidential bid in the 2028 national elections.
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JUST IN: Sen. Bam Aquino broke his silence Thursday afternoon following online chatter linking him to a possible vice-presidential bid in the 2028 national elections.
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February 19, 2026 at 10:16 PM
BAM WILL NOT RUN FOR 2028 VP BID
JUST IN: Sen. Bam Aquino broke his silence Thursday afternoon following online chatter linking him to a possible vice-presidential bid in the 2028 national elections.
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JUST IN: Sen. Bam Aquino broke his silence Thursday afternoon following online chatter linking him to a possible vice-presidential bid in the 2028 national elections.
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BREAKING NEWS: Kanlaon Volcano erupts on Thursday, February 19, according to PHIVOLCS
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February 19, 2026 at 9:28 AM
BREAKING NEWS: Kanlaon Volcano erupts on Thursday, February 19, according to PHIVOLCS
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RAMADAN MUBARAK 🌙
The month of Ramadan is a time to observe the hidden power of faith through practices of patience, expressions of kindness, and silent prayers.
The month of Ramadan is a time to observe the hidden power of faith through practices of patience, expressions of kindness, and silent prayers.
February 19, 2026 at 9:26 AM
RAMADAN MUBARAK 🌙
The month of Ramadan is a time to observe the hidden power of faith through practices of patience, expressions of kindness, and silent prayers.
The month of Ramadan is a time to observe the hidden power of faith through practices of patience, expressions of kindness, and silent prayers.
BEFORE ASH WEDNESDAY ENDS
WATCH: Rev. Fr. Gener Garcia of St. James the Apostle Parish Church shares the significance of Ash Wednesday, along with his reflections and insights drawn from 26 years of priesthood, as Catholics marked the beginning of the Lenten season.
WATCH: Rev. Fr. Gener Garcia of St. James the Apostle Parish Church shares the significance of Ash Wednesday, along with his reflections and insights drawn from 26 years of priesthood, as Catholics marked the beginning of the Lenten season.
February 19, 2026 at 9:24 AM
BEFORE ASH WEDNESDAY ENDS
WATCH: Rev. Fr. Gener Garcia of St. James the Apostle Parish Church shares the significance of Ash Wednesday, along with his reflections and insights drawn from 26 years of priesthood, as Catholics marked the beginning of the Lenten season.
WATCH: Rev. Fr. Gener Garcia of St. James the Apostle Parish Church shares the significance of Ash Wednesday, along with his reflections and insights drawn from 26 years of priesthood, as Catholics marked the beginning of the Lenten season.
BREAKING NEWS: Vice President Sara Duterte’s legal team has issued a statement following the filing of a fourth impeachment complaint by Manila 6th District Rep. Benny Abante and House Deputy Speaker Paolo Ortega of La Union’s 1st District.
| via Isis Mugas, THE VANGUARD
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February 18, 2026 at 1:06 PM
BREAKING NEWS: Vice President Sara Duterte’s legal team has issued a statement following the filing of a fourth impeachment complaint by Manila 6th District Rep. Benny Abante and House Deputy Speaker Paolo Ortega of La Union’s 1st District.
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FROM 3 TO 4 IMPEACHMENT COMPLAINT
JUST IN: Fourth impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte was filed Wednesday, Feb 18, before the Office of the House Secretary General, hours after she announced her intention to seek the presidency in 2028.
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JUST IN: Fourth impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte was filed Wednesday, Feb 18, before the Office of the House Secretary General, hours after she announced her intention to seek the presidency in 2028.
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February 18, 2026 at 1:04 PM
FROM 3 TO 4 IMPEACHMENT COMPLAINT
JUST IN: Fourth impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte was filed Wednesday, Feb 18, before the Office of the House Secretary General, hours after she announced her intention to seek the presidency in 2028.
| via Johndelle Tud, THE VANGUARD
JUST IN: Fourth impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte was filed Wednesday, Feb 18, before the Office of the House Secretary General, hours after she announced her intention to seek the presidency in 2028.
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As the faithful enter the 40-day period of prayer, fasting, and reflection, the Roman Catholic Church marks the beginning of the Lenten Season in remembrance of Jesus Christ’s suffering, death, and resurrection.
Here are the significant dates to observe throughout the Lenten Season.
Here are the significant dates to observe throughout the Lenten Season.
February 18, 2026 at 1:03 PM
As the faithful enter the 40-day period of prayer, fasting, and reflection, the Roman Catholic Church marks the beginning of the Lenten Season in remembrance of Jesus Christ’s suffering, death, and resurrection.
Here are the significant dates to observe throughout the Lenten Season.
Here are the significant dates to observe throughout the Lenten Season.
February 18, 2026 at 1:02 PM
BREAKING NEWS: Vice President Sara Duterte formally announced that she will run for the 2028 presidency, today, February 18.
VP Sara stated that she's not afraid of the backlash, but for the next generation. | via Isis Mugas, THE VANGUARD
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VP Sara stated that she's not afraid of the backlash, but for the next generation. | via Isis Mugas, THE VANGUARD
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February 18, 2026 at 12:58 PM
BREAKING NEWS: Vice President Sara Duterte formally announced that she will run for the 2028 presidency, today, February 18.
VP Sara stated that she's not afraid of the backlash, but for the next generation. | via Isis Mugas, THE VANGUARD
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VP Sara stated that she's not afraid of the backlash, but for the next generation. | via Isis Mugas, THE VANGUARD
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PAGSISIMULA NG BANAL NA PANAHON
LOOK: Bulacan State University (BulSU) students received ashes in their foreheads during the Ash Wednesday Mass held earlier today, Feb 18, at Valencia Hall, marking the beginning of the 40-day Lenten season.
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LOOK: Bulacan State University (BulSU) students received ashes in their foreheads during the Ash Wednesday Mass held earlier today, Feb 18, at Valencia Hall, marking the beginning of the 40-day Lenten season.
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February 18, 2026 at 12:56 PM
PAGSISIMULA NG BANAL NA PANAHON
LOOK: Bulacan State University (BulSU) students received ashes in their foreheads during the Ash Wednesday Mass held earlier today, Feb 18, at Valencia Hall, marking the beginning of the 40-day Lenten season.
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LOOK: Bulacan State University (BulSU) students received ashes in their foreheads during the Ash Wednesday Mass held earlier today, Feb 18, at Valencia Hall, marking the beginning of the 40-day Lenten season.
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KWARESMA 2026 AT BULSU ✝️
HAPPENING NOW: Students of Bulacan State University gather at Valencia Hall at 9 am today, February 18, in observance of Ash Wednesday.
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HAPPENING NOW: Students of Bulacan State University gather at Valencia Hall at 9 am today, February 18, in observance of Ash Wednesday.
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February 18, 2026 at 12:53 PM
KWARESMA 2026 AT BULSU ✝️
HAPPENING NOW: Students of Bulacan State University gather at Valencia Hall at 9 am today, February 18, in observance of Ash Wednesday.
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HAPPENING NOW: Students of Bulacan State University gather at Valencia Hall at 9 am today, February 18, in observance of Ash Wednesday.
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TODAY: Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the 40-day Lenten season leading to Easter, a sacred period in the Catholic Church dedicated to prayer, repentance, and self-reflection.
February 18, 2026 at 12:52 PM
TODAY: Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the 40-day Lenten season leading to Easter, a sacred period in the Catholic Church dedicated to prayer, repentance, and self-reflection.
MAR? JOSMAR?? MAJOHA? NO ITS GOMBURZA
ON THIS DAY: February 17, we remember the day when the Philippines lost its three most courageous heroes, Fathers Mariano Gómez, José Burgos, and Jacinto Zamora also known as GomBurZa, 154 years ago.
| via Gella Balagtas, THE VANGUARD
ON THIS DAY: February 17, we remember the day when the Philippines lost its three most courageous heroes, Fathers Mariano Gómez, José Burgos, and Jacinto Zamora also known as GomBurZa, 154 years ago.
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February 17, 2026 at 10:11 AM
MAR? JOSMAR?? MAJOHA? NO ITS GOMBURZA
ON THIS DAY: February 17, we remember the day when the Philippines lost its three most courageous heroes, Fathers Mariano Gómez, José Burgos, and Jacinto Zamora also known as GomBurZa, 154 years ago.
| via Gella Balagtas, THE VANGUARD
ON THIS DAY: February 17, we remember the day when the Philippines lost its three most courageous heroes, Fathers Mariano Gómez, José Burgos, and Jacinto Zamora also known as GomBurZa, 154 years ago.
| via Gella Balagtas, THE VANGUARD
ARE YOU IN FAVOR OF DEPED TRIMESTER PROPOSAL?
NEWS UPDATE: The Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday, Feb. 17, stated that the proposed trimester system is still undergoing careful planning and is not yet final.
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NEWS UPDATE: The Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday, Feb. 17, stated that the proposed trimester system is still undergoing careful planning and is not yet final.
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February 17, 2026 at 10:09 AM
ARE YOU IN FAVOR OF DEPED TRIMESTER PROPOSAL?
NEWS UPDATE: The Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday, Feb. 17, stated that the proposed trimester system is still undergoing careful planning and is not yet final.
| via Jan Christian Rebuccan, THE VANGUARD
NEWS UPDATE: The Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday, Feb. 17, stated that the proposed trimester system is still undergoing careful planning and is not yet final.
| via Jan Christian Rebuccan, THE VANGUARD
PIKACHU USE THUNDERBOLT!⚡
LOOK: American YouTuber and wrestler Logan Paul, known for collecting rare Pokémon cards, sold one of the rarest in his collection for $16 million, breaking the Guinness World Record.
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LOOK: American YouTuber and wrestler Logan Paul, known for collecting rare Pokémon cards, sold one of the rarest in his collection for $16 million, breaking the Guinness World Record.
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February 17, 2026 at 10:07 AM
PIKACHU USE THUNDERBOLT!⚡
LOOK: American YouTuber and wrestler Logan Paul, known for collecting rare Pokémon cards, sold one of the rarest in his collection for $16 million, breaking the Guinness World Record.
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LOOK: American YouTuber and wrestler Logan Paul, known for collecting rare Pokémon cards, sold one of the rarest in his collection for $16 million, breaking the Guinness World Record.
| via Jan Christian Rebuccan, THE VANGUARD
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February 17, 2026 at 10:05 AM
“DAHIL ANG NATUYOT NA PALASPAS, SA APOY AY DINADARANG UPANG MAGKAMIT NG KADALISAYAN.”
LOOK: The traditional Sunog Sala (Rite of Burning of Palms) took place at St. James the Apostle Parish Church in Paombong, Bulacan on February 17, in preparation for the upcoming Ash Wednesday.
LOOK: The traditional Sunog Sala (Rite of Burning of Palms) took place at St. James the Apostle Parish Church in Paombong, Bulacan on February 17, in preparation for the upcoming Ash Wednesday.
February 17, 2026 at 1:34 AM
“DAHIL ANG NATUYOT NA PALASPAS, SA APOY AY DINADARANG UPANG MAGKAMIT NG KADALISAYAN.”
LOOK: The traditional Sunog Sala (Rite of Burning of Palms) took place at St. James the Apostle Parish Church in Paombong, Bulacan on February 17, in preparation for the upcoming Ash Wednesday.
LOOK: The traditional Sunog Sala (Rite of Burning of Palms) took place at St. James the Apostle Parish Church in Paombong, Bulacan on February 17, in preparation for the upcoming Ash Wednesday.
HAPPENING: Parishioners gathered at St. James the Apostle Parish Church in Paombong today, February 17, for the “Sunog Sala” rite—burning last year’s palaspas into ashes for Ash Wednesday—held after the 6 a.m. Mass.
| via Jamille Ubalde, THE VANGUARD
| via Jamille Ubalde, THE VANGUARD
February 17, 2026 at 1:32 AM
HAPPENING: Parishioners gathered at St. James the Apostle Parish Church in Paombong today, February 17, for the “Sunog Sala” rite—burning last year’s palaspas into ashes for Ash Wednesday—held after the 6 a.m. Mass.
| via Jamille Ubalde, THE VANGUARD
| via Jamille Ubalde, THE VANGUARD
NAKAPAG-LUTO NA BA NG TIKOY ANG LAHAT?
Soft-launching the year with main character energy and zero back-up plans — this Lunar New Year, we’re manifesting prosperity but still putting in the overtime. 🧧✨
Soft-launching the year with main character energy and zero back-up plans — this Lunar New Year, we’re manifesting prosperity but still putting in the overtime. 🧧✨
February 17, 2026 at 1:31 AM
NAKAPAG-LUTO NA BA NG TIKOY ANG LAHAT?
Soft-launching the year with main character energy and zero back-up plans — this Lunar New Year, we’re manifesting prosperity but still putting in the overtime. 🧧✨
Soft-launching the year with main character energy and zero back-up plans — this Lunar New Year, we’re manifesting prosperity but still putting in the overtime. 🧧✨
MAY LIBRENG SAKAY NGAYON! 🚍
ICYMI: “BYAHE: Free Karatig Ride” hits the road today, February 16, as UP LAKAN Diliman celebrates its 38th anniversary—transforming the milestone into a moving act of service for Bulakenyos.
| via Eugin Albert Fajardo, THE VANGUARD
ICYMI: “BYAHE: Free Karatig Ride” hits the road today, February 16, as UP LAKAN Diliman celebrates its 38th anniversary—transforming the milestone into a moving act of service for Bulakenyos.
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February 16, 2026 at 9:46 AM
MAY LIBRENG SAKAY NGAYON! 🚍
ICYMI: “BYAHE: Free Karatig Ride” hits the road today, February 16, as UP LAKAN Diliman celebrates its 38th anniversary—transforming the milestone into a moving act of service for Bulakenyos.
| via Eugin Albert Fajardo, THE VANGUARD
ICYMI: “BYAHE: Free Karatig Ride” hits the road today, February 16, as UP LAKAN Diliman celebrates its 38th anniversary—transforming the milestone into a moving act of service for Bulakenyos.
| via Eugin Albert Fajardo, THE VANGUARD
"GOD WILL THROW YOU TO HELL"
CELEBRITY: Alvin Aragon defended his wife, Izzy Trazona, relating to the issue with their transgender child Sofia in an interview with DZAR Radio on Friday, February 13.
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CELEBRITY: Alvin Aragon defended his wife, Izzy Trazona, relating to the issue with their transgender child Sofia in an interview with DZAR Radio on Friday, February 13.
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February 16, 2026 at 8:38 AM
"GOD WILL THROW YOU TO HELL"
CELEBRITY: Alvin Aragon defended his wife, Izzy Trazona, relating to the issue with their transgender child Sofia in an interview with DZAR Radio on Friday, February 13.
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CELEBRITY: Alvin Aragon defended his wife, Izzy Trazona, relating to the issue with their transgender child Sofia in an interview with DZAR Radio on Friday, February 13.
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"WHILE A PEOPLE PRESEVES ITS LANGUAGE, IT PRESERVE THE MARKS OF ITS LIBERTY."
LOOK: A first‑edition copy of José Rizal’s El Filibusterismo, signed by the national hero, sold for ₱21 million at the Asian Cultural Council Auction 2026, making it the most expensive book ever sold in the Philippines.
LOOK: A first‑edition copy of José Rizal’s El Filibusterismo, signed by the national hero, sold for ₱21 million at the Asian Cultural Council Auction 2026, making it the most expensive book ever sold in the Philippines.
February 16, 2026 at 3:44 AM
"WHILE A PEOPLE PRESEVES ITS LANGUAGE, IT PRESERVE THE MARKS OF ITS LIBERTY."
LOOK: A first‑edition copy of José Rizal’s El Filibusterismo, signed by the national hero, sold for ₱21 million at the Asian Cultural Council Auction 2026, making it the most expensive book ever sold in the Philippines.
LOOK: A first‑edition copy of José Rizal’s El Filibusterismo, signed by the national hero, sold for ₱21 million at the Asian Cultural Council Auction 2026, making it the most expensive book ever sold in the Philippines.
MAKAKASAKAY ANG LAHAT! 🚍
LOOK: Members of UP LAKAN Diliman a organization of UP students from Bulacan are set to roll out “BYAHE: Free Karatig Ride Initiative” as part of their anniversary celebration on Monday, February 16, at the Mini Forest, Capitol Grounds in Malolos.
LOOK: Members of UP LAKAN Diliman a organization of UP students from Bulacan are set to roll out “BYAHE: Free Karatig Ride Initiative” as part of their anniversary celebration on Monday, February 16, at the Mini Forest, Capitol Grounds in Malolos.
February 16, 2026 at 3:41 AM
MAKAKASAKAY ANG LAHAT! 🚍
LOOK: Members of UP LAKAN Diliman a organization of UP students from Bulacan are set to roll out “BYAHE: Free Karatig Ride Initiative” as part of their anniversary celebration on Monday, February 16, at the Mini Forest, Capitol Grounds in Malolos.
LOOK: Members of UP LAKAN Diliman a organization of UP students from Bulacan are set to roll out “BYAHE: Free Karatig Ride Initiative” as part of their anniversary celebration on Monday, February 16, at the Mini Forest, Capitol Grounds in Malolos.
