Author: Annalyn Del Rosario
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Number of Filipinos Impacted by Los Angeles Wildfires Climbs to 191, Expected to Increase
The Philippine Consulate General in Los Angeles has reported that the number of Filipinos affected by the devastating wildfires in the region has now reached 191, with expectations that this figure will continue to grow as the fires persist. Consul General Adelio Angelito Cruz shared during a press briefing that the consulate is keeping a…
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Filipino Woman’s Body to Be Repatriated from Slovenia After Tragic Killing
The body of Marvil Facturan, a Filipino woman who was reportedly murdered by her husband in a Slovenian resort town last year, is set to be returned to the Philippines this week, according to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). In a recent radio interview, DFA Undersecretary Eduardo Jose de Vega expressed the government’s commitment…
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Globe Telecom Applauds Arrests in Crackdown on Pre-Registered SIM Card Sales
MANILA – Globe Telecom Inc. has expressed its approval of the recent arrests of two Chinese nationals caught trying to sell pre-registered SIM cards, an action that contravenes the SIM Registration Act. The arrests were made during a buy-bust operation conducted by the Philippine National Police’s Criminal Investigation and Detection Group on January 9, resulting…
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Philippine Army Declares NPA No Longer a Threat to Upcoming Midterm Elections
In a recent statement, Brig. Gen. Joey Escanillas, the commander of the 302nd Infantry Brigade stationed in Tanjay City, Negros Oriental, announced that the New People’s Army (NPA) does not pose a significant threat to the upcoming midterm elections scheduled for May 12. Escanillas emphasized that the three guerilla fronts of the NPA on Negros…
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Philippine Senators Urge Robust Response to Chinese Coast Guard Incursions
In a strong statement against the ongoing incursions by the Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) into Philippine waters, Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada and Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros have demanded a more forceful and coordinated governmental response. The senators highlighted the urgency of addressing these violations, particularly within the Philippines’ Exclusive Economic…
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CAFGU Member Nabbed for Running Illegal Gunsmithing Operation in Zamboanga del Sur
In a recent crackdown, the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) apprehended a member of the Civilian Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) suspected of operating an illicit gunsmithing business in Zamboanga del Sur. The arrest was executed in the late afternoon on Thursday in Barangay Tiguian, Margosatubig, following a search warrant issued by the Pagadian…
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Maslog, Eastern Samar Receives First River Ambulance to Enhance Emergency Medical Services
In a significant boost to healthcare accessibility, the remote town of Maslog in Eastern Samar has been equipped with its first river ambulance. The Department of Health (DOH) handed over the vessel on January 8, 2025, aiming to expedite the transfer of patients from this isolated area to the nearest medical facility. The river ambulance,…
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Court of Appeals Orders Philippine National Police to Release Final Reports on 2016 Quezon City Killings
The Court of Appeals has mandated the Philippine National Police to adhere to a 2017 Supreme Court directive, requiring the submission of final investigation reports concerning the deaths of four men during a 2016 police operation in Quezon City. This operation was part of the early stages of the previous government’s Oplan Tokhang initiative. The…
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Tragic Ambush Attacks Claim Four Lives in Sultan Kudarat
In a series of brutal ambushes in Sultan Kudarat province, four individuals, including a college dean, his nephew, and a married couple, lost their lives on Thursday evening. The first incident occurred around 5:30 p.m. in Barangay Maregaeg, Lebak, where Henry Racho, a 51-year-old dean and sports coordinator at Notre Dame of Salaman College, along…
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Police Operations in Western Visayas Net PHP1.7 Million in Shabu, Arrest 64
In a sweeping 24-hour operation across Western Visayas, the Police Regional Office (PRO) 6 successfully confiscated shabu valued at PHP1.7 million and apprehended 23 individuals involved in drug activities. The operations, which kicked off at 6 a.m. on Tuesday, led to the seizure of around 256 grams of illegal substances. Among those arrested, three were…
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