Author: Crispin Buenavista
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President Marcos Jr. Pledges to Expand Job Fairs Across the Philippines
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has committed to increasing the number of job fairs throughout the Philippines to enhance employment opportunities, especially for those enrolled in the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) and the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD) program. During his address at the ‘Trabaho sa Bagong Pilipinas’ job fair in Tagum…
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Philippines Aims to Eradicate Illegal POGOs by 2025
The Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) has set a goal to completely eliminate all illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) by the end of 2025. Undersecretary Gilbert Cruz, the PAOCC’s Executive Director, shared this ambition during a recent Saturday News Forum in Quezon City. Following President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s ban on POGOs in January,…
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Negros Occidental Boosts Balut Production with P2-M Project for Ex-Rebels and Farmers
Negros Occidental has launched a significant initiative to enhance its balut production, distributing a P2 million support package to former rebel groups and farmers’ associations. The event, held at the provincial capitol in Bacolod City, was led by Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson, who emphasized the need to address the province’s monthly balut shortage of approximately…
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Three HPG Officers Suspended for Misusing EDSA Busway, Prompting Investigation
In a recent development, the Philippine National Police-Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG) has taken action against three of its officers for improperly using the EDSA busway. The officers were also accused of ordering a halt to traffic enforcement operations. This incident, which occurred around 7:45 a.m. on February 7 near the Ortigas Northbound Flyover, involved two…
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Philippine Government Tackles Prison Overcrowding and Penal System Reform
MANILA – The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) announced on Thursday that significant strides are being made by the government to alleviate the long-standing issue of prison overcrowding in the Philippines. BuCor Director General Gregorio Catapang Jr. highlighted these efforts during an appearance on the Bagong Pilipinas news program, suggesting that these initiatives could become a…
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Heavy Rains Prompt Class Suspensions Across Bicol Region
Due to intense rainfall triggered by a shear line, numerous towns and cities throughout the Bicol Region have decided to cancel in-person classes at all educational levels in both public and private institutions on Friday. In Albay, the affected areas include Tabaco City, Malilipot, Tiwi, Camalig, Pio Duran, Daraga, Malinao, Bacacay, Guinobatan, Sto. Domingo, Manito,…
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Brief Volcanic Blast at Kanlaon Volcano’s Summit
On Thursday at 3:11 p.m., a brief two-minute volcanic explosion was reported at the summit of Kanlaon Volcano, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). The event, described as a minor explosion, was caused by a sudden release of pressure within the volcano, likely due to the accumulation of volcanic gases trapped…
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First Lady Spearheads Comprehensive Services Initiative in Pangasinan
In a significant outreach effort, First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos spearheaded the Lab for All program in Bayambang, Pangasinan, on Thursday, February 6, 2025. The event, held at St. Vincent Prayer Park, saw the distribution of free medical, dental, and various government services to the local community, fulfilling a commitment made by her husband, President Marcos,…
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Impeachment of VP Sara Duterte to Shape Midterm Election Dynamics
Senate President Francis Escudero announced on February 6, 2025, that the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte is poised to transform the upcoming May 12 midterm elections into a more issue-focused event, moving away from the usual personality-centric campaigns. The impeachment documents were officially handed over to the Senate Secretariat by the House of…
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