Author: Annalyn Del Rosario
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South Korean Telecom Fraudster Apprehended by Immigration in Manila
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has captured a 24-year-old South Korean fugitive, Park Seungeon, who is wanted for telecommunications fraud in his home country. Arrested on February 27 in Parañaque City, Park is currently held at Camp Bagong Diwa’s warden facility, awaiting deportation proceedings. Park allegedly overstayed in the Philippines, evading arrest for over two…
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Manila Mayor Expresses Gratitude to President Marcos and First Lady for Pasig River Revival Efforts
PASIG RIVER REVIVAL. At the launch of the third phase of the Pasig River rehabilitation project, Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna expressed her gratitude to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos for their dedication to restoring the river’s former glory. The event, named ‘Pasig Bigyang Buhay Muli,’ took place on February 27,…
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New Era at PCO: Jay Ruiz Sworn In as Chief, Claire Castro Takes Aim at Duterte
In a significant shake-up at the Presidential Communications Office (PCO), President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. officiated the swearing-in of Jay Ruiz as the new Ad Interim Secretary and Claire Castro as Undersecretary on February 24, 2025, at Malacañang. The ceremony marked a new chapter for the PCO, with Ruiz stepping into his role following an…
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Military Eradicates P10.2 Million Marijuana Farm in Sulu
In a significant blow to illegal drug operations, the military, in collaboration with law enforcement, obliterated a marijuana plantation valued at PHP10.2 million in Sulu. The operation took place on the borders of Luuk and Kalingalan Caluang towns, where authorities discovered and destroyed 11,950 mature marijuana plants spread over a 1,950-square-meter area. The plants were…
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Isabela City Vice Mayor Denounces Assassination of Government Official
Isabela City Vice Mayor Kifli Hataman-Salliman has publicly denounced the brutal murder of a local government employee, urging for a more rigorous application of the election gun ban. The victim, Ricardo Laguardia, aged 30, served as the head of the secretariat for both the City Peace and Order Council and the City Anti-Drug Abuse Council.…
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Misamis Oriental Enhances Public Education with New School Facilities
In a significant boost to public education, the Misamis Oriental provincial government has allocated PHP30.5 million for the construction of school buildings and classrooms across three municipalities, as announced by Governor Peter Unabia. The initiative saw the completion of a PHP10.9-million school building at Calubo Integrated School in Kinoguitan, facilitated by the Provincial School Board…
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Philippine Stock Market Declines Amid Regional Downturn, Peso Gains Strength
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) experienced a decline, reflecting the downturn seen across regional markets, triggered by recent tariff threats from US President Donald Trump. The PSEi dropped by 0.87 percent, closing at 6,066.63 points, while the All Shares index also fell slightly by 0.09 percent to 3,671.62. The only sector to see gains…
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PEZA Anticipates Surge in Investors Following CREATE MORE IRR Signing
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA), led by Director General Tereso Panga, is poised to attract a greater number of investors to its economic zones nationwide after the recent signing of the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) for the Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises to Maximize Opportunities for Reinvigorating the Economy (CREATE MORE)…
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PAOCC Considers Legal Action Against Pasay Officials Over Proliferating POGOs
The Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) is contemplating legal action against officials in Pasay City due to the persistent presence of Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) within the city. During a recent press briefing at the Palace, PAOCC director Winston Casio highlighted that the southern regions of Metro Manila, specifically Pasay, Parañaque, and Makati, are…
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