Author: Benigno Delos Santos
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Philippine Schools Abroad to Expand, Aiding OFW Families
The Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) is planning to broaden the reach of Philippine schools in nations with significant Filipino populations. CFO Secretary Dante Ang II shared in a recent TV interview that the goal is to facilitate a smooth educational transition for Filipino children abroad when they return to the Philippines, ensuring their studies…
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Teaching Kids the Value of Saving Through School Cooperative Programs
In Baguio City, a unique educational initiative is shaping the financial habits of young students. Maegan Allysa Motilla, a 14-year-old student at St. Joseph De Mary Learning Center, exemplifies the success of this program. Since first grade, she has been saving money in a coin bank, a practice encouraged by her school’s cooperative laboratory program.…
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Iloilo City Sees 20% Surge in Holiday Waste
Iloilo City experienced a significant increase in waste during the holiday season, with volumes rising by 10 to 20 percent, according to the City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO). The surge was primarily attributed to unsold fruits and packaging materials. CENRO head Neil Ravena highlighted that much of the waste consisted of spoiled or…
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Hontiveros Supports OSG’s Action to Cancel Fraudulent Birth Certificates
Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros has expressed her support for the Office of the Solicitor General’s (OSG) initiative to cancel birth certificates that were fraudulently acquired by foreigners. Hontiveros stressed the importance of the government’s commitment to prevent any exploitation of national institutions by foreign nationals in the coming year. She stated, ‘In this…
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National Security Adviser Urges Communist Party to Embrace Political Solution for Youth
In a recent statement, National Security Adviser Eduardo Año encouraged the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) to pursue a political settlement. He believes this would benefit the party’s younger members by redirecting their efforts toward constructive nation-building activities. Año highlighted that the CPP’s influence has significantly waned, with its armed faction, the New People’s…
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President Marcos Jr. Signs Executive Order to Implement Tariff Schedule in PH-South Korea FTA
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has taken a significant step in enhancing trade relations with South Korea by signing Executive Order 80. This order, signed on December 23, aims to adjust the import duty rates on specific products to align with the tariff commitments outlined in the Philippines-South Korea Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The EO…
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President Marcos Jr. Bullish on Deepening Philippines-Japan Ties in Defense and Economy
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. expressed a strong belief in the potential for enhanced collaboration between the Philippines and Japan, focusing on defense, security, and economic sectors. This statement was made during a meeting with Japan’s National Security Adviser Akiba Takeo at Malacañan Palace on December 19, 2024. Marcos highlighted the importance of the growing…
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Bureau of Immigration Teams Up with NICA to Enhance Foreign Student Visa Process
In a move to bolster security and streamline the application process, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) has announced a collaboration with the National Intelligence Coordinating Agency (NICA) to verify the identities of foreign students wishing to study in the Philippines. This partnership was unveiled during the launch of the BI’s new Student Visa and Special…
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Philippine Aviation Authority Boosts Safety with New Space-Based Surveillance System
In a significant move to enhance aviation safety and efficiency, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) has entered into an agreement with Aireon, a U.S. company, to implement a space-based automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) system. The signing ceremony took place at CAAP’s office in Pasay City, attended by CAAP Director General Manuel Antonio…
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New PHP48.22 Million TESDA Regional Office to be Constructed in Tacloban City
A new regional office for the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) is set to be built in Tacloban City, with a budget of PHP48.22 million. This development aims to cater to the growing number of TESDA clients in the area. The construction site is located within the TESDA office complex in Abucay village,…
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