Author: Alfredo Ramos
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Davao City Secures Third Place in Southeast Asia’s Safety Rankings for 2024
Davao City has been recognized as the third safest city in Southeast Asia for the year 2024, trailing only behind Chiang Mai, Thailand, and Singapore, as per the latest data from the crowdsourced platform Numbeo. The Safety Index, which compiles information from user submissions, assesses urban safety through metrics such as crime levels, the effectiveness…
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Candidates in Agusan del Sur’s La Paz Town Commit to Fair and Peaceful Midterm Elections
In a significant move towards ensuring tranquility and integrity in the upcoming midterm elections, candidates in La Paz town, Agusan del Sur, have formalized their commitment by signing a covenant. The event, which took place on January 15, 2025, at the Municipal Evacuation Center, was orchestrated by the Commission on Elections and led by Lawyer…
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President Marcos Urges DICT to Prioritize Common Tower Program for Enhanced Connectivity
In a directive from Malacañang, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has called on the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) to place greater emphasis on its Common Tower Program (CTP). This initiative is seen as crucial for extending telecommunication services and improving connectivity throughout the Philippines. During a discussion with DICT Secretary Ivan John…
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Benguet State University Aims to Expand Bamboo Forest to 100 Hectares
Benguet State University (BSU) is ambitiously planning to expand its bamboo forest to 100 hectares, aligning with efforts to enhance reforestation, support the bamboo textile industry, and advance engineered bamboo production. Dr. Roscinto Ian Lumbres, the university’s vice president for research and extension, shared during a recent briefing that the initiative, which kicked off in…
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4Ps Beneficiaries with Pregnant Members and Infants Encouraged to Update Profiles Online
CEBU CITY – The Department of Social Welfare and Development in Central Visayas is urging households enrolled in the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) that include pregnant women or children up to two years old to update their profiles on the i-Registro platform. This initiative is part of the preparations for the rollout of the…
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Philippine National Police Ensures No Displacement Amid Deactivation of Area Commands
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has confirmed that no officers will be displaced as a result of the National Police Commission’s decision to deactivate the Area Police Commands (APCs). These commands, which include Northern Luzon, Southern Luzon, Visayas, Eastern Mindanao, and Western Mindanao, were previously managed by three-star police generals. PNP spokesperson Brig. Gen. Jean…
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22 Active-Duty Police Officers Placed Under Restrictive Custody in Major Drug Bust Case
In a significant development following the October 2022 seizure of PHP6.7 billion worth of shabu in Manila’s Tondo district, the Philippine National Police (PNP) has placed 22 active-duty officers under restrictive custody. These officers are among the 30 accused of participating in a ‘grand conspiracy’ related to the drug bust. The remaining accused include two…
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Philippine Army Discovers NPA Weapons Stash in Leyte Highlands
In a significant development over the weekend, the Philippine Army uncovered a hidden arsenal of the New People’s Army (NPA) in the remote village of Mahilum, located in the mountainous region of Hindang, Leyte. The cache included a formidable M60 machine gun, along with an M16 and an M14 rifle, signaling a major blow to…
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New Vehicles Enhance Operations at Ninoy Aquino International Airport
MANILA – The Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) has seen an upgrade in its operational capabilities with the introduction of new vehicles, as announced by its operator on Thursday. New NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC) president Ramon Ang emphasized the importance of these additions in a statement, noting their role in enhancing efficiency and passenger experience…
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Philippine Police Arrest 65 in Major Crackdown on Illegal SIM Card Sales in 2024
In a significant operation throughout 2024, the Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) apprehended 65 individuals involved in the illegal online sale of registered SIM cards, leading to six convictions. PNP-ACG’s acting Director, Brig. Gen. Bernard Yang, reported that the group executed 55 operations, seizing over 6,200 SIM cards, of which more than 3,000 were…
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