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Red Sea Crisis: Three Filipino Seafarers Dead, Five Rescued After Ship Sinks in Houthi Attack

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Beware of ‘Friends’ Who Value You Because of Money

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Philippine National ID: Its Benefits and How to Apply

The Philippine National ID is an identification card issued by the Philippine government that can be used by holders as a legal document on day-to-day transactions with government agencies and private entities. Its goal is to establish a universal ID that can be used to both apply and claim services or verify identity valid for both government and private transactions. For...

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