Author: Christine Macapagal
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Exciting Netflix Releases for March 2025
As March 2025 rolls in, Netflix is set to dazzle its subscribers with an eclectic mix of new originals and beloved classics. Mark your calendars because on March 4, Meghan Markle’s much-awaited lifestyle series, With Love, Meghan, makes its grand debut. Thrill-seekers are in for a treat with the release of The Electric State starring…
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Philippines and Boeing Collaborate on Sustainable Aviation Fuel Initiatives
MANILA – The Department of Transportation (DOTr) in the Philippines is exploring a collaboration with Boeing to advance the production and utilization of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). This initiative was highlighted during the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Forum held at the Westin Manila in Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong City. The DOTr emphasized that the Philippines has ample…
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Military and Law Enforcement Eradicate P10.2 Million Marijuana Farm in Sulu
In a significant blow to illegal drug operations, the military, in collaboration with law enforcement, obliterated a marijuana plantation valued at PHP10.2 million in Sulu. The operation took place on the borders of Luuk and Kalingalan Caluang towns, where authorities discovered and destroyed 11,950 mature marijuana plants spread over a 1,950-square-meter area on February 21,…
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US and Philippines Deliberate on Development Cooperation Amid Global Aid Review
In a significant meeting on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference 2025 in Germany, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo discussed the importance of their ongoing development cooperation. This dialogue took place against the backdrop of a comprehensive US review of foreign aid, initiated by the Trump…
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New Cebu to Catarman Flights Set to Boost Northern Samar’s Tourism
The Northern Samar provincial government has expressed enthusiasm for the new air route connecting Cebu to Catarman, which will be serviced by Philippine Airlines (PAL) starting March 1. The thrice-weekly service, scheduled for Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, will utilize an 86-seater De Havilland Dash 8 Series 400 Next Generation aircraft. Departures from Cebu are set…
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Negros Occidental Mourns the Loss of Culinary Icon Margarita Fores
BACOLOD CITY – The community of Negros Occidental came together to honor the memory of the celebrated chef Margarita ‘Gaita’ Fores, who passed away on February 11. Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson spearheaded the tribute, recognizing Fores’ significant contributions to the region’s organic farming and slow food initiatives. Fores, aged 65, was a native of Bago…
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Cebu City Initiates PHP42-Million Sewerage Project to Combat Jail Odor
Cebu City’s local government has embarked on a significant initiative to tackle the persistent odor problem at the Cebu City Jail in Barangay Kalunasan. On February 13, 2025, Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia officiated the groundbreaking of a PHP42-million wastewater treatment facility, aimed at improving sanitation for inmates and alleviating the discomfort of nearby residents. The…
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Surge in Female Police Officers Marks Progress in Philippine Law Enforcement
MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) is witnessing a transformative shift as the number of female officers continues to rise, signaling a notable enhancement in the nation’s law enforcement, according to PNP chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil. Currently, the PNP boasts 42,757 female officers, making up 20 percent of its total force of over…
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Metro Retail Stores Group Optimistic About Expansion in Visayas
Metro Retail Stores Group, Inc. (MRSGI) is set to enhance its presence in the Visayas region, focusing on Leyte-Samar and Negros Occidental, through strategic collaborations with local governments. MRSGI’s president and COO, Manuel Alberto, announced plans to introduce modern retail services to areas that have long lacked such facilities. The company’s strategy is to leverage…
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