Author: Clarissa Soriano
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FDA Alerts Public to Mercury-Contaminated Skin Lightening Products
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a stern warning to the public regarding the dangers of using unauthorized skin lightening products that contain high levels of mercury. The agency specifically highlighted the product ‘Lady Gold Super Gluta Brightening’ among others, which have been found to be laced with the toxic metal and are…
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Bacolod City Prepares for Spectacular 20th Bacolaodiat Festival
Bacolod City is bustling with excitement as it prepares to host the 20th Bacolaodiat Festival, a major Chinese New Year celebration, from January 31 to February 2. The festival will transform the stretch from 6th to 13th-Lacson Streets into a vibrant hub of activity, with the main festivities centered at North Capitol Road. John Stephen…
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Police Identify ‘Person of Interest’ in Brutal Stabbing of SEA Games Medalist
In a shocking incident, the Philippine National Police have pinpointed a ‘person of interest’ following the brutal murder of Mervin Guarte, a decorated athlete and Airman First Class, who was fatally stabbed in Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro. The attack occurred early Tuesday morning, leaving the community in mourning and the police in a fervent search…
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More Than a Million Dabawenyos Benefit from Free Medicine Program Since 2018
In Davao City, over one million residents have accessed free medications through the Botika ng Bayan (BNB) program since it began in 2018, according to the city government’s announcement on Wednesday. Gemma Pujanes, who leads the pharmacy section of the City Health Office, reported that the program operates through 14 outlets spread across different health…
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Heavy Rains Lead to Class Suspensions in Albay and Catanduanes
Heavy rainfall caused by the shear line led to the suspension of in-person classes across various regions in Albay and Catanduanes on Wednesday. The flooding was particularly severe in Barangay Cabugao, Bato, Catanduanes, where the national road was submerged under water. In Albay, the suspension affected all educational levels in both public and private institutions…
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Bicol Police Arrest Over 1,400 Drug Suspects, Seize PHP276 Million in Illegal Drugs in 2024
In a significant crackdown on illegal activities in the Bicol region throughout 2024, the Police Regional Office (PRO-5) reported the arrest of 1,459 individuals suspected of drug-related offenses. The operations, which spanned across the six provinces of the region, led to the seizure of illegal drugs valued at over PHP276 million. Brig. Gen. Andre Dizon,…
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Senator Gatchalian Champions P80-M Scholarship Fund for Child Development Workers
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian announced on Monday the allocation of a PHP80 million scholarship fund in the 2025 national budget, aimed at enhancing the skills of child development workers (CDWs) across the Philippines. Speaking at the CDW Provincial Congress in Mati City, Davao Oriental, Gatchalian emphasized the importance of this initiative in supporting the professional development…
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Negros Occidental Seeks Lasting Solutions for Mt. Kanlaon Eruption Aftermath
In the wake of the Mt. Kanlaon eruption, the provincial government of Negros Occidental is actively pursuing sustainable solutions to support the thousands of displaced residents who have been living in evacuation centers for over three weeks. Provincial Administrator Rayfrando Diaz II announced that the province will utilize a PHP50-million grant from President Ferdinand R.…
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2025 Budget to Focus on Poorest Students, Senator Gatchalian Announces
MANILA – In a move to better support underprivileged students, Senator Sherwin Gatchalian announced that the 2025 national budget will prioritize the poorest learners in government subsidy programs for private schools. This decision comes as part of amendments proposed by Gatchalian to the special provision on Government Assistance and Subsidies within the Department of Education…
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