Author: Christine Macapagal
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Cebu City Mayor Orders Removal of Hazardous BRT Lane Dividers
Cebu City Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia has issued a directive to the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project contractor to dismantle the rubber lane dividers on Osmeña Boulevard. These dividers, intended to separate the BRT lanes from those for private vehicles, have been linked to eight accidents involving motorcyclists. During a visit on February 12,…
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Calbayog City Declared Free of Red Tide, Two Other Areas Still Affected
Calbayog City in Samar has been officially declared free of the harmful red tide after a six-month battle, according to the latest report from the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) on February 12, 2025. The city’s coastal waters have shown no signs of the toxic algae for several weeks, leading to its removal…
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Tingog Party-list Expands Reach with 210 Centers Across the Nation
In a significant move to enhance accessibility to government aid, Tingog Party-list has successfully established 210 centers throughout the country over the last three years. This initiative was highlighted during the opening of the three-day Tingog Summit 2025 at the Leyte Convention Center in Palo, Leyte. Representative Jude Acidre of the party-list emphasized the importance…
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ATI-10 Bolsters Food Security Efforts in Northern Mindanao
In Cagayan de Oro City, the Agricultural Training Institute in Northern Mindanao (ATI-10) is intensifying its efforts to support local agriculture in response to the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) food security emergency declaration. Maria Lydia Echavez, the director of the ATI-10 training center, announced that the institute’s Learning Sites (LS) will play a crucial role…
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Senate Report Highlights Persistent Threat of POGO-Linked Crime Despite Ban
A recent Senate committee report has raised alarms about the ongoing threat posed by criminal syndicates associated with Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs), despite their official ban. The report, presented by Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros, underscores the adaptability of these criminal networks, which have shifted their operations to new sectors such as casinos…
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Young Woman Arrested in Dumaguete City with PHP3.4 Million in Suspected Shabu
In a significant drug bust in Dumaguete City, a 21-year-old woman was apprehended on Sunday, February 2, 2025, with approximately PHP3.4 million worth of suspected shabu. The arrest took place during a meticulously planned buy-bust operation in Purok Bliss, Barangay Talay. The suspect, originally from Bacong, was under intense police surveillance and is considered a…
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Philippine Army Bolsters Security Measures Following Espionage Incident
In response to the recent apprehension of five Chinese nationals suspected of conducting unauthorized surveillance on Philippine naval installations, the Philippine Army (PA) has announced the reinforcement of its security protocols across all its camps and facilities. Army spokesperson Col. Louie Dema-ala emphasized the ongoing implementation of these measures, which include 24/7 physical security and…
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Significant Decline in Metro Manila Crime Rates Noted in January 2025
Metro Manila witnessed a substantial decrease in crime rates by 19.61% during January 2025, according to Brig. Gen. Anthony Aberin, the acting chief of the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO). The region recorded 451 incidents of crimes against persons and properties, a reduction of 110 cases compared to the previous year’s January figures. Aberin…
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Benguet’s Green Initiative: Fruit Seedlings Boost Reforestation and Livelihood
In Benguet, the provincial government is actively promoting environmental sustainability and economic growth through the distribution of fruit tree seedlings. The Benguet Environment and Natural Resources Office (BENRO) is at the forefront of this initiative, focusing on the cultivation and distribution of seedlings such as guyabano and coffee varieties, including robusta and arabica. Fernando Siadto,…
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