Author: Crispin Buenavista
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President Marcos Urges DAP Graduates to Champion Transparency and Good Governance
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. addressed the inaugural graduation ceremony of the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City, emphasizing the importance of transparency and good governance. Speaking to the 661 graduates, Marcos encouraged them to serve the Filipino people with utmost diligence, accountability, and integrity. Marcos…
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Comelec Prints 4.6 Million Ballots for Midterm Elections
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has successfully printed 4.6 million ballots for the upcoming midterm elections scheduled for May 12. The printing resumed at the National Printing Office in Quezon City on January 27, 2025, following a pause due to legal challenges. As of January 31, the total number of ballots printed reached this figure,…
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Reconstruction of Collapsed Pangasinan Bridge to Begin This Quarter
The repair of the Carlos P. Romulo Bridge, also known as the Wawa Bridge, in Pangasinan is set to commence this quarter. The bridge, which spans 442 meters along the Camiling-Wawa-Bayambang-Malasiqui-Sta. Barbara Road, suffered a collapse in October 2022 due to the passage of two overloaded trucks carrying fertilizer and sand, resulting in injuries to…
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Philippine Customs Seizes Record-Breaking P85 Billion in Smuggled Goods in 2024
In a historic crackdown on smuggling, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) in the Philippines announced the seizure of smuggled goods valued at PHP85.167 billion in 2024. BOC Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio highlighted this achievement as the largest in the agency’s history during a press conference on Wednesday. The operation, led by the Customs Intelligence and Investigation…
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927 Detainees in Negros Oriental Eligible for May Elections
In a significant development for electoral participation, 927 individuals currently detained in Negros Oriental have been confirmed eligible to cast their votes in the upcoming May 12 midterm elections. Lionel Marco Castillano, the regional election director for the Negros Island Region, announced this milestone, highlighting a shift in policy that now allows these persons deprived…
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Iloilo City Council Pushes for Swift Action on Water Allocation Request
In Iloilo City, the local City Council is actively working on a resolution to urge the National Water Resources Board (NWRB) to quickly approve a water allocation request from Agsirab Water Resource Corporation. The corporation is seeking an allocation of 600 liters per second (LPS), which they hope will not be taken from the National…
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Davao City Bypass Tunnels Nearing Completion, Set to Transform Regional Connectivity
The Davao City Bypass Construction Project is on the brink of a major milestone, with the northbound and southbound tunnels reaching 95% and 85% completion, respectively, as announced by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on Tuesday. This significant development was highlighted during an inspection led by DPWH Senior Undersecretary Emil Sadain and…
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56 Undocumented Pigs Intercepted in Ilocos Norte Amid ASF Concerns
In a recent crackdown on the spread of African swine fever (ASF), authorities in Ilocos Norte seized a wing van transporting 56 pigs without proper documentation. The incident occurred on Saturday evening at a quarantine checkpoint in Pagudpud town. The pigs, originally rejected from the towns of Sarrat, Pasuquin, and Dingras, were found to be…
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