Author: Benigno Delos Santos
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Antique Mayor’s Reelection Bid Thwarted by Comelec Over Term Limits
In a significant ruling, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) has nullified the Certificate of Candidacy (COC) of Bugasong town’s Mayor John Lloyd Pacete, citing his completion of three consecutive terms in office. The decision was confirmed by Comelec Acting Assistant Regional Director and Antique Provincial Election Supervisor Wil Arceño, who received the final judgment on…
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Bureau of Immigration Saves Woman Lured into Surrogacy Scam via Dating App
In a significant operation at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport’s Terminal 3 in Pasay City, officers from the Bureau of Immigration (BI) thwarted a human trafficking attempt. The incident involved a 34-year-old woman who was stopped before she could board a flight to Cyprus on Turkish Airlines. The woman, whose identity remains confidential due to…
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Shear Line Wreaks Havoc in Bicol: 2 Dead, 9 Fishermen Missing
In a tragic turn of events, the Bicol region has been severely impacted by relentless rains triggered by a shear line, leading to the death of two individuals and the disappearance of nine fishermen. The Office of Civil Defense in Bicol (OCD-5) confirmed these casualties, highlighting the dire situation in the area. A 53-year-old man…
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Davao de Oro Joins Forces with State College to Enhance Disaster Preparedness
In a significant move to bolster disaster resilience, Davao de Oro’s provincial government has entered into a strategic partnership with Davao de Oro State College (DDOSC). The collaboration was formalized through a memorandum of agreement signed at the provincial capitol in Nabunturan on January 13, 2025, under the leadership of Governor Dorothy Gonzaga. The core…
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Philippines Stands Firm Against Chinese Maritime Intrusions
In a resolute stance against Chinese maritime activities, the Philippines has declared its unwavering commitment to defending its territorial waters. Jonathan Malaya, Assistant Director General of the National Security Council (NSC), emphasized during a press briefing that the country will not tolerate the illegal operations of Chinese maritime forces within its jurisdiction. The briefing, conducted…
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Marcos Urges Health Secretary Herbosa to Maintain Seamless PhilHealth Operations Amid Zero Subsidy
In a recent directive, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has instructed Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa to guarantee that the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) continues to provide uninterrupted services throughout 2025, despite the absence of government subsidies for the year. This directive was issued during a Cabinet meeting held in Malacañang on Tuesday, January 14,…
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Cebu Governor Urges National Museum to Restore and Return Historic Church Panels
Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia has publicly supported the Archdiocese of Cebu’s efforts to retrieve and restore four historic panels that have been missing since the late 1980s. These panels, originally part of the Archdiocesan Shrine of Patrocinio de Maria Santissima in Boljoon, were recently displayed at the National Museum of the Philippines (NMP) after being…
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