Author: Crispin Valdez
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House Committee Issues Second Contempt Citation Against Police Colonel
In a significant development at the House of Representatives, the quad committee has issued a second contempt citation against Colonel Hector Grijaldo. This action was taken during the committee’s 14th hearing held at Batasang Pambansa in Quezon City on January 21, 2025. Grijaldo, who previously served as the chief of the Mandaluyong City police station,…
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Over 41,000 New Beneficiaries Join DSWD’s ‘Walang Gutom’ Program for Nutritious Meals
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) announced that more than 41,000 new beneficiaries have participated in the ‘Walang Gutom’ Program (WGP), taking advantage of affordable and nutritious food options during the program’s initial redemption period. This event, which began on January 3 and will continue until January 22, is occurring simultaneously across the…
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Former Quezon City Mayor and Aide Convicted of Graft in PHP32-Million Project Scandal
The Sandiganbayan has convicted former Quezon City mayor Herbert Bautista and his former city administrator Aldrin Cuña of graft related to a PHP32-million project for an Online Occupational Permitting Tracking System in 2019. The court handed down a sentence of up to 10 years in prison for both officials in a decision spanning 146 pages,…
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DHSUD Commits to Finalizing ‘Yolanda’ Housing Projects by Year’s End
The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) has announced that the National Housing Authority (NHA) is set to complete the remaining 4,702 housing units for victims of Super Typhoon Yolanda by December this year. This commitment was shared in a recent press release by DHSUD Secretary Jose Rizalino Acuzar, who confirmed that out…
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Philippines Secures $905 Million Loan from South Korea for Laguna Lakeshore Road Development
The Philippine government has successfully obtained a significant $905.26 million loan from South Korea’s Export-Import Bank (KEXIM) to fund the first phase of the Laguna Lakeshore Road Network (LLRN) Project. This initiative, part of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s Build Better More program, aims to kickstart civil works this year, with an expected completion date…
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Philippine Navy Conducts Solo Drills During West Philippine Sea Patrol
In a strategic move to bolster their operational capabilities, three key warships of the Philippine Navy executed a solo training exercise while on patrol in the West Philippine Sea. The exercise, which took place near Bajo de Masinloc, involved the advanced frigate BRP Antonio Luna (FF-151) alongside the Del Pilar-class patrol ships BRP Ramon Alcaraz…
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Philippines Gears Up for 2025 OGP Asia-Pacific Regional Meeting
MANILA – The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has rallied government officials and partners to bolster support for the Philippines’ hosting of the 2025 Open Government Partnership (OGP) Asia-Pacific Regional Meeting (APRM), scheduled for February 5 to 7. Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman, who co-chairs OGP-Philippines, highlighted the nation’s dedication to integrating open governance principles…
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Environmental Group Criticizes Use of Disposable Plastics in Religious Festivities
The EcoWaste Coalition has raised concerns over the use of single-use plastics, such as disposable flaglets, as decorations for the upcoming Feast of Sto. Niño in Manila. The group argues that these materials, often seen in the Pandacan and Tondo districts, contribute significantly to the city’s waste problem and are at odds with both local…
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Environmental Group Criticizes Use of Single-Use Plastics in Religious Festivities
The EcoWaste Coalition has voiced strong opposition to the use of disposable plastic decorations during the Feast of Sto. Niño celebrations in Manila, highlighting the environmental and health risks associated with these materials. The group pointed out the widespread use of plastic ‘labo’ and other single-use plastics as decorations in the Pandacan and Tondo districts,…
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