Author: Arnold Magtanggol
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Ex-Military Personnel Implicated in Student Kidnapping Scheme
The recent abduction of a Chinese student from a foreign educational institution has been connected to retired military personnel working as enforcers for Chinese mobsters involved in illegal online gaming, according to the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC). During a radio interview, PAOCC Executive Director Gilbert Cruz revealed that these former soldiers are employed by…
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DOLE and DA Boost TUPAD Program to Support Bicol’s Agricultural Communities
In a significant move to support the agricultural sector, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the Department of Agriculture (DA) in Bicol have formalized a partnership to expand the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced workers (TUPAD) program. The agreement, signed on February 18, 2025, at the DA Regional Office in Pili, Camarines Sur,…
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Shear Line Prompts Class Suspensions Across Caraga Region
In response to heavy rainfall caused by the shear line, various local governments in the Caraga region have taken the step to suspend classes. Agusan del Sur Governor Santiago Cane Jr. issued an executive order on February 21, 2025, halting classes at all educational levels in both public and private institutions across the province. This…
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Cebu Pacific Soars to New Heights: Direct Flights to Vietnam Launch in April!
Get ready, Cebu travelers! Cebu Pacific is set to revolutionize your travel options with the launch of direct flights to Vietnam starting April 7. Departing from Mactan-Cebu International Airport, these flights will connect you straight to the bustling city of Ho Chi Minh, making Cebu Pacific the pioneer airline to link Central Visayas directly with…
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President Marcos Jr. Advocates for Unified Strategy to Control Food Prices
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has called for a cohesive strategy to manage food prices, following a meeting with the Department of Agriculture (DA) at Malacañan Palace in Manila. The President highlighted the necessity of a unified approach during discussions on the Anti-Agricultural Economic Sabotage Act, aimed at reducing smuggling and stabilizing market prices. Marcos…
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Police Operations in Negros Occidental Yield P3.6 Million in Shabu and Firearms
In a series of successful anti-drug operations across Bacolod and San Carlos cities in Negros Occidental, law enforcement officials confiscated shabu worth PHP3.6 million along with various weapons. The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) executed two significant buy-bust operations on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. The first operation, conducted at around 1 a.m. in Purok Gonzaga…
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DHSUD Allocates PHP2.44 Million to Aid Disaster-Affected Families in Eastern Visayas
In a significant move to support disaster-stricken families, the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) has disbursed PHP2.44 million to 155 families in Eastern Visayas. This financial aid, part of the Integrated Disaster Shelter Assistance Program (IDSAP), targets those whose homes were damaged in 2024. The funds are aimed at helping families recover…
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Philippine Business Leader Optimistic About High-Level Investments and Partnerships
Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala, the influential chairman of Ayala Corporation, expressed a strong belief in the Philippines’ potential for growth and readiness for significant investments and partnerships. Speaking at a recent board meeting of the US-Philippines Society (USPS) in Makati City, Zobel de Ayala, often referred to as JAZA, encouraged businesses to tap into…
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