Author: Arnold Magtanggol
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Baguio Tourists Exercise Caution in Choosing Accommodations
BAGUIO CITY – As the holiday season draws crowds to Baguio City, tourists are increasingly vigilant about the authenticity of their lodging options. The local tourism office has noted a surge in inquiries to the Baguio Visita hotlines and website, where visitors seek to confirm the legitimacy of accommodation establishments before booking. The Baguio Visita…
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DPWH Enforces Weight Restrictions on Biliran Bridge Amid Safety Concerns
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has introduced a temporary ban on heavy vehicles traversing the Biliran Bridge in Biliran province, following alarming videos circulating on social media that depicted the bridge swaying. The decision, effective from late Monday, December 23, 2024, restricts the bridge’s use to light vehicles such as passenger vans…
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Manila Distributes P25.8 Million in Aid to Support 8,600 Bereaved Families
In a compassionate move, Manila’s city government has disbursed PHP25.8 million to assist 8,600 families through its ‘Unang Abuloy ng Maynila’ initiative. This program, launched on January 22, 2024, following an ordinance signed by Mayor Honey Lacuna, aims to provide financial relief to families mourning the loss of loved ones. Each family receives PHP3,000 to…
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Philippine Government Cancels P289 Million Debt for Over 7,000 Caraga Farmers
In a significant move to support agrarian reform beneficiaries, the Department of Agrarian Reform in the Caraga Region (DAR-13) has forgiven debts amounting to PHP289 million for 7,225 farmers across Agusan del Sur, Surigao del Norte, and Surigao del Sur. The debt relief was formalized through the distribution of Certificates of Condonation with Release of…
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Senator Gatchalian Advocates for Local Business Permit Offices to Boost Economic Growth
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian is pushing for the establishment of Business Permit and Licensing Offices (BPLOs) in all local government units (LGUs) across the Philippines. This initiative, outlined in Senate Bill 1278, known as the BPLO Act, aims to streamline business processes and foster economic development. Gatchalian emphasized that having a dedicated BPLO in every city…
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PDEA Nabs Drug Suspect, Seizes P13.6 Million Shabu in Cebu Operation
In a significant drug bust in Cebu, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) successfully apprehended a 46-year-old man, known by the alias ‘James,’ and confiscated shabu valued at PHP13.6 million. The operation took place in Barangay Pulpogan, Consolacion town, at around 3:20 p.m. on Thursday. The suspect, originally from Bohol, was caught during a meticulously…
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President Marcos Approves Increased Year-End Gratuity for Government Contract Workers
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has authorized an increase in the year-end gratuity for contract of service (COS) and job order (JO) workers in the government sector for the fiscal year 2024. The new policy, outlined in Administrative Order (AO) 28, was signed by Marcos on Thursday and released to the public on Friday. Under…
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Senator Gatchalian Highlights Key Advances in Philippine Education System
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian recently emphasized the significance of recent legislative achievements in the Philippine education sector. The senator highlighted the implementation of the Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning (ARAL) Program Act and the Senate’s approval of the Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) Act as pivotal steps forward in addressing educational challenges faced by Filipino…
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Influenza-Like Illnesses Surge to Nearly 17,000 in Cordillera Region
The Department of Health in the Cordillera Administrative Region (DOH-CAR) has issued a renewed call for public vigilance as the region grapples with a significant increase in influenza-like illnesses (ILI). From January 1 to December 7, 2024, the region reported a total of 16,954 cases of ILI, including cough, colds, and whooping cough, marking a…
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