Author: Christine Macapagal
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Cavite Resident Wins PHP55 Million in Grand Lotto 6/55
A single lucky bettor from Cavite struck it rich, winning the PHP55 million jackpot in the Grand Lotto 6/55 draw held on Monday night. The winning ticket, which matched the numbers 21-40-15-55-10-54, was purchased in Trece Martires City, as announced by the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) on Tuesday. The exact jackpot amount was PHP55,648,009.00.…
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Banna, Ilocos Norte Expands HPV Vaccination Drive for Teens
In a significant move to combat cervical cancer, Banna, Ilocos Norte, has extended its HPV vaccination program to include teenage girls aged 15 to 17. On December 16, 2024, at the Banna Municipal Session Hall, Mayor Mary Chrislyn Abadilla, who is also a doctor, personally administered the HPV vaccine to 353 adolescent girls from the…
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LTO and Carmona City Forge Data-Sharing Pact to Enhance Traffic Enforcement
In a move to strengthen road safety, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) and Carmona City in Cavite have entered into a data-sharing agreement. This collaboration, signed on Monday, aims to empower local traffic enforcers with the data needed to enforce traffic laws more effectively. LTO chief Assistant Secretary Vigor Mendoza II emphasized the importance of…
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LTO and Carmona City Forge Data-Sharing Pact to Enhance Road Safety
In a move to strengthen road safety enforcement, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) and the local government of Carmona City, Cavite, have entered into a data-sharing agreement. This collaboration was formalized on Monday, December 16, 2024, aiming to equip local traffic enforcers with crucial data to better enforce traffic regulations. LTO chief Assistant Secretary Vigor…
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Davao Region’s Domestic Sales Hit PHP1.06 Billion in 2024, Boosting Local MSMEs
The Department of Trade and Industry in the Davao Region (DTI-11) announced that domestic sales reached PHP1.06 billion from January to November 2024. Regional Director Romeo Castañaga highlighted that these sales were driven by various initiatives including market matching, sales at One Town One Product (OTOP) hubs, trade fairs, and monitoring of supported micro, small,…
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Ilocos Norte Residents Celebrate Lower Electricity Costs This Holiday Season
In a festive development for Ilocos Norte, the local electric cooperative has announced a significant reduction in power rates just in time for the holiday season. The Ilocos Norte Electric Cooperative (INEC) has cut rates by PHP1 per kilowatt hour, bringing the cost down to PHP8.72 from PHP9.72 last month. This adjustment was shared by…
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Fire Erupts at Wind Turbine in Burgos, Ilocos Norte
A wind turbine operated by the Energy Development Corporation in Burgos, Ilocos Norte, burst into flames on Thursday morning, marking a significant incident in the region’s renewable energy sector. The fire, which started at around 11:30 a.m., originated in the nacelle, the critical component at the top of the turbine that houses the generator and…
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Supreme Court Upholds Testimony of Intellectually Disabled Witness in Murder Case
The Supreme Court of the Philippines has reaffirmed that individuals with intellectual disabilities are eligible to testify in court, as demonstrated in a recent murder case. The court upheld the conviction of Jose Roel Bragais and Alfredo Tacuyo for the murder of a 12-year-old girl, based on the testimony of 28-year-old Mambo Dela Cruz Delima,…
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La Union’s New Weavers’ Group Aims to Preserve and Innovate Inabel Tradition
In Bangar, La Union, a new organization called the Young Loomweavers Association of Bangar (YLAB) has been established to protect and promote the traditional craft of Inabel weaving. This initiative follows a three-day training session at the Abel Academy: School of Living Traditions Nogueras Weaving, where participants learned the art of handloom weaving directly from…
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PHIC Antique Ramps Up Efforts to Boost ‘Konsulta’ Program Participation
The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PHIC) in Antique is set to intensify its campaign to increase the number of Antiqueños engaging with Konsulta package providers (KPPs). During a press conference on December 3, 2024, Junie Sabusap, the head of PHIC’s Antique provincial office, announced plans to increase the frequency of caravans across municipalities. These efforts…
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