Author: Annalyn Del Rosario
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DSWD Allocates PHP633 Million for Livelihood Initiatives in Ilocos Region in 2024
In a significant move to bolster economic activities in the Ilocos Region, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has allocated PHP633 million to support the livelihoods of 43,270 households in 2024. This initiative, part of the Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP), aims to enhance the socio-economic status of the region’s residents by providing them…
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LTO Cracks Down on Unsafe Trucks, Apprehends 262 Vehicles
In a significant move to enhance road safety, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) has taken action against 262 trucks found violating safety regulations. This crackdown follows a tragic accident on the Katipunan flyover last December, which resulted in four fatalities and 24 injuries. LTO Chief Assistant Secretary Vigor Mendoza II announced that the agency has…
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Police Crack Down on Smuggled Cigarettes in Negros Oriental
In a recent surge of enforcement actions, the police in Negros Oriental have ramped up their efforts to combat the smuggling of cigarettes. This intensified campaign follows the arrest of a suspect in Amlan town’s Barangay Tandayag during a buy-bust operation on Tuesday, where authorities seized 20 reams of suspected smuggled King Master and Dunston…
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Philippines to Showcase Cebu, Manila, and Boracay at ASEAN Tourism Forum 2026
The Philippines is gearing up to host the ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) 2026, a significant annual event that brings together tourism ministers from Southeast Asia. The forum will be spread across three key locations: Cebu, Manila, and Boracay. The ceremonial handover of the chairmanship to the Philippines occurred on January 20, 2025, at the Johor…
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Filipino Lawyer Jordan Pizarras to Attend Donald Trump’s Inauguration
Filipino lawyer Jordan Pizarras, who serves as legal counsel to American businessman Timothy Strong, has been invited to the inauguration of US President-elect Donald Trump on January 20. This invitation underscores the United States’ dedication to strengthening its relationship with the Philippines, especially in addressing disputes in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Strong, a significant…
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Chavit Singson Withdraws from 2025 Senate Election Due to Health Concerns
Former Ilocos Sur governor Luis ‘Chavit’ Singson has officially withdrawn his candidacy for the Senate in the upcoming May 2025 elections. The 83-year-old politician, who was recently treated for pneumonia, submitted his withdrawal statement to the Commission on Elections (Comelec) in Manila. Singson’s decision to step back from the race was influenced by his health…
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Security Guard Faces License Revocation After Assaulting Young Sampaguita Seller at SM Megamall
A security guard at SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City is at risk of losing his license after he was caught on video assaulting a young girl selling sampaguita garlands. The Philippine National Police (PNP) announced on January 16, 2025, that the guard’s actions could lead to the revocation of his license due to a breach…
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National Price Coordinating Council Considers Food Security Emergency Amid Rising Food Prices
The National Price Coordinating Council (NPCC) is on the verge of declaring an extraordinary surge in food prices, which would empower the Department of Agriculture (DA) to announce a food security emergency, according to a trade official’s statement during a recent House of Representatives hearing. The hearing, conducted by the Quinta Committee, also known as…
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DOJ Greenlights Money Laundering Charges Against Ex-Mayor Alice Guo and 31 Associates
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has given the go-ahead for 62 counts of money laundering charges to be filed against Alice Guo, the former mayor of Bamban, Tarlac, and 31 others linked to a Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) hub in the town. This decision was announced by DOJ spokesperson Mico Clavano during a press…
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Philippine Official Skeptical of China’s Marine Research Request Amid Tensions
Amid escalating tensions in the West Philippine Sea, a high-ranking official from the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) expressed skepticism about approving China’s potential request to conduct marine scientific research (MSR) within Philippine waters. This statement came during a Senate inquiry into a recently recovered submersible drone near Masbate, suspected to be of Chinese origin.…
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