Author: Crispin Buenavista
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Albay Students Engage in World Read Aloud Day Festivities
In a vibrant celebration of literacy, students from various public schools in Albay joined forces to mark World Read Aloud Day. The event, orchestrated by the Albay Provincial Library and Information Center (APLIC), unfolded at the Sangguniang Panlalawigan Session Hall on February 5, 2025. Participants from Albay Central School, Bagumbayan Central School, and EM’s Barrio…
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House Speaker Romualdez Honors Late Rep. Edcel Lagman as a True Statesman
In a heartfelt tribute, House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez commemorated the late Albay 1st District Representative Edcel Lagman as a true statesman during a necrological service held at the House of Representatives Plenary Hall on February 5, 2025. Romualdez praised Lagman for his unwavering commitment to democracy, human rights, and progressive legislation. Romualdez emphasized that…
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Claver’s Journey to Cityhood Advances with House Approval
In a significant step towards urban development, the town of Claver in Surigao del Norte has edged closer to city status following the approval of its cityhood bill by the House of Representatives. The legislation, known as House Bill No. 8800, which aims to transform Claver into the City of Claver, was passed with a…
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Young Pilot’s Tragic End After Volunteering to Fly Senator to Baguio
MANILA – The tragic death of 25-year-old pilot Julia Flori Monzon Po in a helicopter crash in Nueva Ecija has left many in mourning. The young aviator had volunteered to transport Senator Ronald Dela Rosa and his security detail from Imus, Cavite to Baguio City for a scheduled event. Senator Dela Rosa shared that Po…
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DPWH Finishes P193-M Riverbank and Slope Protection Initiatives
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) proudly announced the successful completion of two significant infrastructure projects totaling PHP193 million, designed to combat flooding and soil erosion in Bulacan and Negros Occidental. These projects, funded through the 2024 General Appropriations Act, underscore the government’s commitment to enhancing public safety and infrastructure resilience. In Bulacan,…
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Government Urges Public to Watch for Foreign Spies After Recent Arrests
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has issued a warning to the public to be on the lookout for foreign spies following the arrests of several individuals suspected of espionage. These suspects had successfully integrated into Philippine society, with some having resided in the country since as early as 2002. BI Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado revealed…
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Pangasinan Police Boost Night Patrols with ‘Two-Hour Habit’ Initiative
In a strategic move to enhance security during the election period, the Pangasinan Police Provincial Office (PPPO) has rolled out a new crime prevention program called the ‘two-hour habit.’ This initiative, which began on January 31, 2025, mandates all 48 police stations in the province to conduct mobile patrols from 1 a.m. to 6 a.m.…
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