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Eraserheads Documentary Highlights in 2025 Manila International Film Festival

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Eraserheads: Combo on the Run” documentary opens the Manila International Film Festival 2025. Anticipating a high turnout, the event at TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood features director Maria Diane Ventura and special guests. The film explores the influential Filipino rock band Eraserheads. Festival-goers can engage in Q&A sessions, celebrate Filipino cinema, and support Los Angeles fire relief efforts. Complimentary tickets for first responders and healthcare professionals. Discount codes for families and choir members available.

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High School Teacher Petitions SC Over Vice President Impeachment Trial

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A high school teacher has approached the Supreme Court to clarify the constitutional directive for the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, specifically questioning the term “forthwith.” The request seeks to understand its implications for the proceedings. John Barry Tayam, who is also aspiring to be a House representative of Las Piñas, filed the petition. The action adds to the ongoing legal and political discourse surrounding the vice president’s impeachment case.*

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Texas Refugee Group Legal Action Against Trump Administration Over Funding Freeze

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Texas aid group initiates lawsuit against the Trump administration over a $36 million funding freeze affecting refugee programs. The case, filed in Washington, D.C., highlights the challenges faced by organizations in Houston and across Texas, which have been unable to provide essential services for immigrants since the funding halt. With legal action led by Catholic Charities in Fort Worth and the Global Impact Initiative in Austin, the lawsuit calls for a resolution to the funding issue, citing the critical need to support refugees fleeing persecution.

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Pope Francis’ Respiratory Crises

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Pope Francis experienced two acute respiratory crises, necessitating his return to mechanical ventilation as he battles pneumonia. Doctors removed significant mucus from his lungs during bronchoscopies. His health, closely observed due to past medical issues, raises concerns. Hospitalized at Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, his recovery remains hopeful, though no timeline is given. The Vatican provides updates amidst global attention. No schedule changes announced, with privacy maintained. His well-being, crucial as Catholic Church leader, draws international focus.

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