Author: Christine Macapagal
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LTFRB Commends Taxi Driver for Honesty in Returning P2.4 Million to Passenger in Iloilo
MANILA – The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has praised a taxi driver for his integrity after he returned a bag with PHP2.4 million that was left behind by a passenger in Iloilo City. LTFRB Chair Teofilo Guadiz III highlighted the driver, Anthony Barredo Aguirre, aged 52, as an example of honesty and…
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GSIS and PGEA Launch Speakers’ Bureau to Combat Misinformation and Educate Members
In a strategic move to enhance member education and combat the spread of fake news, the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) and the Philippine Government Employees Association (PGEA) have established a Speakers’ Bureau. This initiative was formalized during a meeting at the GSIS head office in Pasay City, led by GSIS President and General Manager…
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Government Agencies Aid Northern Mindanao Startups in Navigating Licensing Hurdles
In Cagayan de Oro City, government agencies are stepping up to help startups in the agriculture and aquaculture sectors of Northern Mindanao navigate the complex web of regulatory requirements. Famela Racquel Villanueva, the Bukidnon provincial director for the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), highlighted the challenges faced by new entrepreneurs, particularly in obtaining the…
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Davao City’s Fishery Division Issues Over 1,800 Fishing Licenses in 2024
In Davao City, the Fishery Division of the City Agriculturist’s Office (CAgrO) has successfully issued 1,865 fishing licenses and registered 865 boats this year, according to a statement made by Aimee Evora, the head of the division, during a recent radio interview. Evora emphasized the ongoing commitment of her office to facilitate onsite fishing license…
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ASEAN Foreign Ministers Address Key Regional Issues at Langkawi Retreat
At the ASEAN Foreign Ministers Retreat held in Langkawi, Malaysia, on January 19, 2025, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations’ foreign ministers convened to discuss pressing regional and international issues. The retreat, marking the first meeting under Malaysia’s ASEAN chairmanship, focused on developments in the South China Sea, the ongoing crisis in Myanmar, and the…
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Camarines Sur Resident Wins Over P10 Million in Lotto 6/42
A single ticket holder from Camarines Sur struck it rich, winning the PHP10.3 million jackpot in the Lotto 6/42 draw held on Saturday night, as confirmed by the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) on Sunday. The winning numbers, which were drawn in Baao town, were 09-13-40-42-14-33. The fortunate winner has a year to collect their…
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Comelec Adjusts Election Preparations in Response to Supreme Court’s TROs
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has declared its adherence to the recent temporary restraining orders (TROs) issued by the Supreme Court, affecting the upcoming May 12 elections. The announcement came on Saturday, detailing the inclusion of three local candidates in the official ballots: Marie Grace David, vying for the vice mayoral position in Limay, Bataan;…
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Government Agencies Initiate Comprehensive Book Project on Mindanao’s Diverse History
In a significant move to document and celebrate the rich tapestry of Mindanao’s history, three government agencies have embarked on an ambitious book project. The initiative, which focuses on the history of 13 ethnolinguistic groups across Mindanao, Sulu, and Palawan, was announced in Cagayan de Oro City. The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP),…
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