Author: Dahlia Umali
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Department of Agriculture Investigates Pork Price Surge Amid Profiteering Concerns
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has initiated an investigation into the escalating prices of pork across local markets, aiming to curb potential profiteering. DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. highlighted the issue during a recent interview, drawing parallels to the rice price situation. He mentioned that the DA is actively analyzing the pork value chain…
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Northern Samar Seeks PHP1.2 Billion to Boost Agriculture and Fisheries Over Six Years
Northern Samar is ambitiously planning to allocate PHP1.2 billion over the next six years to revolutionize its agriculture and fisheries sectors. This initiative, detailed in the recently approved Provincial Agriculture and Fishery Modernization Plan (PAFMP) 2024-2030, aims to enhance the province’s agricultural sustainability and stimulate economic growth. Funding for this comprehensive plan will be sourced…
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Philippines Boosts Free WiFi Program with PHP7.5 Billion Budget for 2025
MANILA – The budget for the Free WiFi for All initiative has been significantly increased to PHP7.5 billion for the year 2025, according to a statement from Makati City 2nd District Representative Luis Campos Jr. This substantial increase is set to facilitate the expansion of public WiFi hotspots across the nation, with a particular focus…
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Comelec Optimistic About Meeting Ballot Printing Deadline Despite Delays
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) remains confident in its ability to meet the April 14 deadline for printing 73 million ballots for the upcoming midterm elections, despite setbacks caused by Supreme Court temporary restraining orders. Comelec Chairperson George Erwin Garcia emphasized the target date, stating, “April 14 is still the target date. We…
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Police in Caraga Region Apprehend Four NPA Rebels Amid Election Preparations
In a significant crackdown on insurgency, the Police Regional Office in Caraga (PRO-13) has detained four members of the New People’s Army (NPA) between January 1 and January 19. This operation comes as part of an intensified effort to curb communist activities ahead of the 2025 national and local elections, according to PRO-13 Director Brig.…
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DPWH Advances Scenic Coastal Road Development in Camarines Sur
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has made significant progress on the Junction Nato-Sabang Coastal Road Project, enhancing the scenic drive along the coastlines of San Jose and Sagñay in Camarines Sur. According to DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan, who referenced a report from DPWH Region 5 Director Virgilio Eduarte, the project has seen…
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DMW Secretary Advocates for Harsher Penalties Against Scammers Exploiting OFWs
In a recent statement, Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac expressed strong support for tougher penalties aimed at scammers who target overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). Speaking at the Kapihan sa Manila Hotel forum, Cacdac highlighted the severe impact of these fraudulent schemes on the financial and emotional well-being of OFWs and their…
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CFO Urges Filipinos in International Marriages to Attend Pre-Departure Counseling
In the wake of a distressing incident where Filipina Marvil Facturan-Kocjančič was reportedly murdered by her Slovenian husband during a holiday in Bled, Slovenia, the Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) has strongly recommended that Filipinos planning to marry or already engaged to foreigners participate in its Guidance and Counseling Program (GCP) before relocating abroad. The…
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