Author: Crispin Buenavista
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Government Agencies Collaborate to Tackle Traffic Woes in Camarines Sur
In a concerted effort to mitigate the severe traffic congestion plaguing Camarines Sur, various government agencies have come together. The initiative follows reports of significant delays for travelers moving between the Bicol region, Visayas, and Mindanao. On Thursday, Brig. Gen. Andre Dizon of the Police Regional Office 5 (Bicol) announced that collaborative meetings had been…
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Philippine National Police Backs New Anti-Agricultural Smuggling Law
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has pledged its full support for the enforcement of Republic Act 12022, known as the Anti-Agricultural Economic Sabotage Act. This commitment was announced by PNP chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil on December 18, 2024, emphasizing the police force’s role in tackling smuggling, hoarding, and profiteering of agricultural goods, with a…
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Senator Calls for Stricter Residency Laws to Combat Election Fraud
Senator Nancy Binay has pushed for more stringent laws and the adoption of biometric technologies to address the misuse of residency certificates, which she believes contributes to election fraud. Her call to action follows a report from the Commission on Elections (Comelec) revealing that approximately one million voters were found to have multiple registrations in…
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CIDG Charges Chinese National with Cybercrimes, Suspected Espionage
The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) has taken legal action against Yuhang Liu, a Chinese national suspected of espionage, charging him with violations of the Cybercrime Prevention Act. Liu was apprehended in Makati City in May, following a tip-off about his possession of hacking devices used to compromise mobile phone identities. CIDG chief Brig.…
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TESDA Highlights Industry Partnerships to Enhance TVET Programs
MANILA – The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) underscored the significance of industry collaboration in enhancing technical and vocational education and training (TVET) during a forum in Quezon City on Tuesday. TESDA-National Capital Region Director Cariza Dacuma emphasized the role of partnerships in addressing the skills mismatch prevalent in the workforce. ‘Collaboration and…
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DTI-Cordillera Ensures Stable Supply of Essentials and Noche Buena Items for Christmas
The Department of Trade and Industry in the Cordillera Administrative Region (DTI-CAR) has confirmed that there will be a sufficient supply of basic necessities and Noche Buena items throughout the Christmas season. Assistant Director Samuel Gallardo of DTI-CAR announced on Tuesday that the region’s supply of these goods is expected to last between one and…
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Can-avid’s Giant Lantern Festival Solidifies Its Status as Eastern Samar’s Christmas Hub
In the heart of Eastern Samar, Can-avid is once again basking in the glow of its annual Giant Lantern Festival, cementing its reputation as the region’s Christmas capital. The festival, which attracts throngs of visitors nightly, showcases the creativity and unity of the town’s 28 villages, despite financial challenges. This year, 13 impressive entries were…
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DSWD Expands ‘Walang Gutom’ Program in Eastern Visayas, Adds 800 More Families
In a significant move to combat hunger and malnutrition, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Eastern Visayas has broadened its ‘Walang Gutom’ initiative. The program, which is a key component of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s administration, now includes an additional 800 families, bringing the total number of beneficiaries to 31,774 in…
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Antique’s Culinary Heritage Unveiled in New Coffee Table Book
In a significant cultural event, the ‘Culinary Heritage of Antique’ coffee table book was launched in San Jose de Buenavista, Antique, during the 1st Antique Business Exchange and Kapatid Mentor Me Provincial Congress. The book, a brainchild of Dr. Mary Rose Gemma Rodriguez, president of Advance Central College, was a decade in the making, with…
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