Author: Christine Macapagal
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Comelec-NIR Prepares for Roadshow to Educate Voters on New Voting Machines
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) in the Negros Island Region (NIR) is set to launch a roadshow caravan next week to familiarize voters with the new automated counting machines (ACMs) for the upcoming 2025 mid-term elections. The initiative, starting December 2, 2024, aims to educate the public on the updated features of the ACMs, which…
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Bacolod City Embraces Solar Energy to Power Government and Community Facilities
Bacolod City is taking significant steps towards sustainability by installing solar power systems across its government center and various public buildings in 15 villages. The initiative, which began with the activation of a 400-kilowatt solar photovoltaic system at the Bacolod City Government Center, aims to drastically cut electricity expenses. Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez expressed optimism…
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Philippine Navy’s Patrolship Delivers Over 5,000 Kilos of Relief to Catanduanes After Super Typhoon Pepito
In a significant relief effort, the Philippine Navy’s BRP Apolinario Mabini Patrolship 36, operated by the Naval Forces Southern Luzon (Navforsol), successfully delivered over 5,000 kilos of essential relief supplies to the typhoon-ravaged province of Catanduanes. The mission, which took place on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, was the first of its kind for the Navy…
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Red Tide Triggers Shellfish Ban in 11 Eastern Visayas Locations
In response to the detection of red tide, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has imposed a ban on shellfish in 11 areas across Eastern Visayas. The announcement came on Wednesday, highlighting the presence of harmful algae in various coastal regions. The affected areas include Cancabato Bay in Tacloban City, the coastal waters…
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Police Officer and Two Suspects Injured in Bulacan Drug Bust
In a dramatic drug bust in Meycauayan City, Bulacan, a police officer and two suspects sustained injuries during a confrontation that led to the seizure of PHP5.4 million worth of shabu. The incident occurred early Sunday morning in Barangay Pandayan, where a sting operation turned violent when one of the suspects, known as ‘Dan,’ initiated…
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Pangasinan Police Enhance Crime Prevention with Dash Cam Installation
In a move to enhance transparency and accountability, the Pangasinan Police Provincial Office (PPO) is set to equip all 112 of its patrol vehicles with dash cameras. This initiative was highlighted during a ceremonial installation at Camp Gov. Antonio Sison in Lingayen, attended by Ilocos Police Regional Office Director Brig. Gen. Lou Frias Evangelista on…
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Extended School Hours and New Programs to Address Learning Gaps in Cordillera
In response to recent class suspensions due to weather disturbances, the Department of Education in the Cordillera Administrative Region (DepEd-CAR) is set to implement extended school hours and other educational interventions. Cyrille Gaye Miranda, the chief of DepEd-CAR’s Public Affairs Unit, announced that starting soon, school hours for students from Grades 4 to Senior High…
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Police Nab Two Drug Suspects, Seize P5.7 Million Shabu in Zamboanga City Raid
In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking, Zamboanga City police arrested two male suspects and confiscated shabu valued at approximately PHP5.78 million during a meticulously planned buy-bust operation on Sunday night. The operation took place in Barangay Sta. Catalina, where the suspects, aged 63 and 48, were apprehended around 7:30 p.m. The older suspect hails…
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