Author: Clarissa Soriano
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Former Tropical Depression Querubin Now a Low Pressure Area, Expected to Cause Rain in Visayas and Mindanao
MANILA – The weather bureau announced on Wednesday that Tropical Depression Querubin has downgraded to a low pressure area (LPA). At 4 p.m., the LPA was situated 275 km east of Surigao City, Surigao del Norte. Daniel James Villamil, a forecaster from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), indicated that the LPA…
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Over 81,000 Individuals in Davao Region Gain from TESDA Scholarship Initiatives
In Davao City, Melanie Domingo, the administrator of the Wangan National Agricultural School under the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), shared that 81,668 residents of the Davao Region have reaped the benefits of TESDA-11’s scholarship programs since President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. took office. This was highlighted during the Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas…
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President Marcos Jr. Vows Enhanced Cooperation with Host Countries to Safeguard OFWs
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., alongside First Lady Louise Araneta Marcos, hosted the ‘Pamaskong Handog Para sa Pamilyang Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs)’ at Malacañan Palace in Manila on December 17, 2024. This festive Christmas gathering was organized to celebrate and honor the contributions of OFWs and their families. During the event, President Marcos Jr. reaffirmed…
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President Marcos Jr. Aims for Greater Public Engagement on Government Policies
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has pledged to enhance public understanding of his administration’s policies and programs by becoming more accessible, according to the Presidential Communications Office (PCO). During a recent Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon briefing, PCO Undersecretary for Digital Media Services Emerald Ridao explained that Marcos intends to personally address public inquiries on issues he…
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Air Quality Near Mt. Kanlaon Deemed Safe Post-Eruption
Following the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon on December 9, 2024, the Environmental Management Bureau in Western Visayas (EMB-6) has reassured the public that air quality in the vicinity remains safe. During a media forum on December 16, Cliff Jefferson Escobar from EMB-6 shared that air quality assessments from five monitoring stations around the volcano indicate…
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Senate Committee Advances Philippine Agriculturists Act to Boost Agriculture Profession
The Senate Committee on Civil Service, Government Reorganization and Professional Regulation has given the green light to the Philippine Agriculturists Act, aiming to enhance the regulatory framework for the agriculture profession. Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri, who introduced the bill, has urged the formation of a technical working group to refine the committee report before the…
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City Prosecutor Calls for Ongoing Efforts to Combat Violence Against Women and Children
In Baguio City, Assistant City Prosecutor Ruth Bernabe, who also leads the Cordillera Inter-Agency Task Force against trafficking, emphasized the necessity of sustained efforts to protect women and children from violence. Speaking at the conclusion of the 18-day campaign to end violence against women and children (VAWC) at the Department of Social Welfare and Development-Cordillera…
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Eight Northern Samar Towns Declared Free from NPA Threats
In a significant stride towards peace, eight out of the 24 towns in Northern Samar have been officially recognized as free from the threats posed by the New People’s Army (NPA). This declaration was announced by the provincial government on December 13, 2024. The towns of Bobon and Mondragon were the most recent to receive…
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Silliman University Medical Center Embraces Full Renewable Energy with Solar and Geothermal Power Deals
In a move towards sustainability, Silliman University Medical Center (SUMC) in Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, has entered into a 15-year solar power agreement with First Gen Corp. The signing ceremony took place on Thursday, marking a significant milestone for the hospital. Alongside this, SUMC renewed its contract for geothermal energy directly sourced from First Gen’s…
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