Author: Arnold Magtanggol
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Philippine Government and Recruitment Agencies Collaborate to Enhance OFW Safety in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia
On January 24, 2025, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) held a crucial meeting with recruitment agencies responsible for sending Filipino workers to Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. The focus was on improving the safety and welfare of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). DMW Undersecretary Patricia Yvonne Caunan emphasized the importance of these consultations, stating that the…
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Ilocos Region Sees Arrest of 13 for Gun Ban Violations
In a crackdown on gun ban violations, the Ilocos Police Regional Office (PRO1) reported the arrest of 13 individuals in the Ilocos Region between January 12 and 24. The arrests were part of a broader effort to enforce election-related firearm regulations. The majority of those arrested, 10, were from Pangasinan, with two from La Union…
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Trump Administration Reaffirms Commitment to Trilateral Cooperation with Philippines and Japan
In a significant diplomatic move, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has underscored the United States’ dedication to maintaining its trilateral partnership with the Philippines and Japan during the Trump administration. This commitment was reiterated during a bilateral meeting with Japan’s Foreign Minister Iwaya Takeshi in Washington DC on January 22, Manila time. According to…
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Comelec Urges President Marcos to Appoint New Commissioners Before Retirements
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has made an urgent request to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to appoint new members to replace two retiring commissioners. This appeal comes as Commissioners Socorro Inting and Marlon Casquejo are due to retire in early February, marking the end of their seven-year terms. Comelec Chairperson George Garcia emphasized the…
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Arteche, Eastern Samar to Establish Water Refilling Station with SGLG Funds
In a move to enhance disaster resilience, the local government of Arteche in Eastern Samar is set to construct a water refilling station, funded by a PHP1-million grant from the 2023 Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) award. This initiative, spearheaded by Mayor Roland Boie Evardone, aims to secure a reliable source of clean and…
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OWWA Provides P1 Million Livelihood Grant to OFW Group in Antique
In a significant boost to local entrepreneurship, the Patnongon Active and Retired Overseas Filipino Workers Association (PAROFWA) in Antique has been awarded a PHP1 million grant by the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA). The funds, part of the Tulong PUSO program, will be disbursed in three phases, starting with an initial PHP200,000, followed by PHP500,000,…
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Baguio Water District Seeks Rate Increase to Fund Ambitious Development Plan
The Baguio Water District (BWD) is pushing for a rate hike to support a comprehensive 10-year development plan aimed at meeting the growing water needs of Baguio City and ensuring high-quality service for its 49,000 customers. During a public hearing on January 21, 2025, BWD’s general manager, Salvador Royeca, outlined the proposed rate adjustments, which…
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Philippine Army Commends 42nd Infantry Battalion for Efforts Against NPA in Samar
The 8th Infantry Division of the Philippine Army has awarded the 42nd Infantry Battalion for its successful campaign against the New People’s Army (NPA) in Samar. The battalion, which has now returned to the Bicol Region after a two-year deployment, was honored with a meritorious merit medal and a command plaque for their significant contributions…
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Four Arrested in Nueva Ecija for Online Scam Involving Motor Parts
In a significant crackdown on online fraud, four individuals were apprehended in an entrapment operation in Barangay Burnay, Talavera, Nueva Ecija, on the morning of Sunday, January 19, 2025. The suspects, identified as a 25-year-old man and a 22-year-old woman from Barangay Burnay, along with two 28-year-old men from Barangay San Pascual, were arrested following…
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