Author: Arnold Magtanggol
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Albay’s Camalig Town Keeps Close Watch on Rivers Amid Persistent Heavy Rain
In response to the ongoing heavy rainfall caused by a shear line, the local government of Camalig in Albay is vigilantly monitoring its river systems for potential flooding and lahar threats. Tim Florece, the town’s information officer, shared in a phone interview that while river levels are currently normal, they are nearing alert levels in…
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Iloilo City Mayor Supports Impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte, Cites Ample Evidence
Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas has publicly supported the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte, asserting that there is substantial evidence to justify such action. During a press conference held on Monday, February 10, 2025, Treñas, who is also a lawyer, expressed his belief that the testimonies and evidence presented in the quad committee hearings…
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Bacolod City Launches DOST-Funded Startup Incubator to Boost Local Innovation
Bacolod City has taken a significant step towards fostering innovation and entrepreneurship with the launch of the ALPhA Accelerator Hub. The new facility, situated within the Bacolod Express Services Office at Ayala Malls Capitol Central, was inaugurated on February 6, 2025, and is supported by a grant from the Department of Science and Technology (DOST).…
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Lawmaker Affirms PWD Discounts Must Be Honored Despite ID Verification Challenges
In a recent statement, Camarines Sur Representative Luis Raymund Villafuerte Jr. emphasized that establishments are legally obligated to provide persons with disabilities (PWDs) with their mandated discounts, even if the authenticity of their PWD identification cards cannot be immediately confirmed. This stance was supported by a Department of Justice (DOJ) legal opinion, which clarified that…
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Philippines Showcased as Asia’s Transparency Leader at Regional Meeting
At the 2025 Open Government Philippines Asia and the Pacific Regional Meeting held in Taguig City, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. declared that the New Government Procurement Act (NGPA) has positioned the Philippines as a beacon of transparency in Asia and a trailblazer in global open governance. Speaking at the Grand Hyatt Hotel Manila, Marcos…
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Philippine Foreign Affairs Optimistic About Ongoing Development Partnership with the U.S.
MANILA – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) remains hopeful about the sustained development collaboration between the Philippines and the United States, as stated on Wednesday. DFA Secretary Enrique Manalo refrained from commenting on the internal U.S. government discussions regarding the review of various agencies, including the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). Manalo emphasized…
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Philippine Forces Monitor Chinese Navy Ships Exiting EEZ
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) have been closely monitoring three Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessels as they exited the country’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ). The ships, which were first detected on February 1st near Bajo de Masinloc, were tracked by multiple Philippine naval and air units as they moved southward. Rear…
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Police Officer Linked to 2009 Maguindanao Massacre Arrested in Parang
In a significant development related to the 2009 Maguindanao massacre, a police officer named Datunot Kadir was arrested in Parang, Maguindanao del Norte. The arrest took place on Monday afternoon and was commended by Col. Eleuterio Ricardo Jr., the acting director of the Maguindanao del Norte police. Kadir, aged 48, was apprehended peacefully at a…
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NTF-ELCAC Acknowledges COCOPEA’s Withdrawal from Executive Committee
MANILA – The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) has expressed respect for the decision of the Coordinating Council of Private Educational Associations of the Philippines (COCOPEA) to step away from the task force’s Executive Committee. This decision, according to NTF-ELCAC’s executive director Undersecretary Ernesto Torres Jr., is seen as an…
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GSIS Introduces Debt Relief Initiative for Government Workers
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has rolled out a new loan buyout program on February 3, 2025, designed to alleviate the financial strain on its members. This initiative, known as MPL Max, enables government employees to consolidate their existing loans from GSIS and other lenders into one manageable loan with a favorable interest rate…
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