Author: Alfredo Ramos
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Eva Air Prohibits In-Flight Use of Power Banks and Lithium Batteries
MANILA – Starting March 1, Eva Air will no longer allow passengers to use or charge power banks and spare lithium batteries during flights. This decision, aimed at enhancing flight safety, was announced by the airline via a recent Facebook post. The airline has also clarified that these items are not permitted in checked luggage.…
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Shocking Ambush Claims Life of Government Worker in North Cotabato
In a chilling daylight attack, a government employee was brutally gunned down in Matalam, North Cotabato, sparking a manhunt for the assailants. The victim, identified as Joseph Ferdinand Gimenez, a dedicated municipal worker from Barangay Poblacion, was driving a government-issued pick-up truck when he was mercilessly shot by two unidentified gunmen on a motorcycle along…
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DOJ’s War on Money Laundering and Terror Financing: A Resounding Success
In a triumphant stride against financial crimes, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has showcased remarkable progress in tackling money laundering and terrorism financing. Through its dedicated Financial Investigation and Litigation Enhancement and Prosecution Support Center (FILEPSC), the DOJ has meticulously identified, investigated, and prosecuted numerous cases from 2020 to 2024. The DOJ’s efforts have led…
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Senate Showdown: Escudero to Poll Peers on VP Duterte’s Impeachment Trial Schedule
In a dramatic twist in the Philippine Senate, President Francis Escudero announced on February 21, 2025, his intention to consult fellow senators about the timing of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial. This follows a proposal by Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel III to convene an all-member caucus and kick off the trial in March,…
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President Marcos Praises DHSUD for Revolutionizing Housing Rights in the Philippines
In a significant acknowledgment, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has lauded the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) for its transformative approach to housing, emphasizing that it should be a fundamental right, not a luxury or a distant goal. During the DHSUD’s sixth anniversary celebration, Marcos highlighted the importance of a home as…
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LRT-1 Fare Increase Set to Take Effect on April 2
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has given the green light for a fare increase on the Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1), set to be implemented starting April 2. The announcement was made by Enrico Benipayo, president of Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC), following the DOTr’s approval notice dated February 14. The new fare structure,…
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New Agreement Signed to Safeguard Indigenous Rights in Bangsamoro
In a significant move to bolster the rights of indigenous peoples, the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) and the Bangsamoro’s Ministry of Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs (MIPA) have formalized a memorandum of agreement (MOA). This development was announced by Carlito Galvez Jr., the Secretary of the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and…
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New Incentives Program to Boost Automotive Manufacturing in the Philippines
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in the Philippines is on the verge of launching a new initiative aimed at drawing automotive manufacturers to establish their production facilities within the country. This new program, named Revitalizing the Automotive Industry for Competitiveness Enhancement (RACE), is a revamped version of the earlier Comprehensive Automotive Resurgence Strategy…
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Bicol’s Department of Education Gears Up for Midterm Elections
LEGAZPI CITY – The Department of Education in Bicol, known as DepEd-5, has begun the process of preparing its classrooms and training its teachers for the upcoming national and local elections scheduled for May 12. According to DepEd-5 Director Gilbert Sadsad, approximately 30,000 teachers are expected to take on roles as election board inspectors, though…
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