Author: Dahlia Umali
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DAR Invites Eastern Visayas Students to Showcase Agrarian Success in Film Festival
The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) in Eastern Visayas is inviting communication students to participate in the ‘PelikulAgraryo 2025’ short film festival. This initiative aims to highlight successful stories stemming from the country’s agrarian reform program. Jose Alsmith Soria, the regional information officer for DAR-Eastern Visayas, emphasized the festival’s goal to engage young filmmakers in…
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DMW and DTI Join Forces to Enhance Business Prospects for OFWs and Their Families
In a significant move to support overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families in their entrepreneurial endeavors, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) have formalized a partnership. On January 14, 2025, at the Migrants Brew in Makati City, DMW Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac and DTI Secretary Ma.…
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Wildfires in Los Angeles Displace 150 Filipinos, Philippine Government Steps In
In the wake of devastating wildfires sweeping through Los Angeles, California, around 150 Filipinos have been forced from their homes, according to a Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) official. The fires, which have been raging since January 7, have led to the displacement of over 100,000 residents in the affected areas of southern California. The…
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Philippine Army Declares Western and Central Visayas Clear of Communist Influence
In a significant development for regional security, the Philippine Army has announced that Western and Central Visayas are now free from the influence of communist terrorist groups (CTGs). This declaration was made by Major Gen. Marion Sison, the commander of the 3rd Infantry Division (3ID), who also confirmed the successful dismantling of the Central and…
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Criminology Student Arrested with P7.5 Million in Shabu in Cebu City
In a significant drug bust in Cebu City, a 20-year-old criminology student, aspiring to be a law enforcement officer, was apprehended on Sunday night. The operation, conducted in Barangay Duljo-Fatima, led to the seizure of PHP7.5 million worth of suspected shabu from the student, identified only as ‘Cali’. The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA)-Central Visayas…
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More Than 1,000 Officers Deploy to Oversee Election Checkpoints in Aurora
In a significant move to secure the upcoming midterm elections on May 12, 2025, over 1,000 police and security personnel have been deployed to manage Commission on Elections (Comelec) checkpoints throughout Aurora province. The operation kicked off on Sunday, January 12, with a ceremonial send-off in Barangay Bacong, San Luis, spearheaded by Aurora’s Provincial Election…
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Environmental Group Decries Rampant Littering at Feast of Jesus Nazarene
An environmental advocacy group, the EcoWaste Coalition, expressed deep concern over the rampant littering that marred the Feast of Jesus Nazarene, leaving government waste workers and volunteers overwhelmed. The event, which took place on January 9, 2025, saw a trail of trash stretching 5.8 kilometers from Quirino Grandstand in Rizal Park to the Minor Basilica…
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SEC’s New Laoag Office Fuels Ilocos Economic Surge
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has inaugurated a new extension office in Laoag City, marking its 14th location across the country. The opening ceremony, graced by SEC Chairperson Emilio Aquino and Ilocos Norte Governor Matthew Joseph Manotoc, took place on January 9, 2025, at the Dap-ayan Building in Barangay 9 Sta. Angela. This strategic…
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Philippine Police Crack Down on Illegal SIM Card Sales, Arrest 65 in 2024
In a significant crackdown on the illegal online sale of registered SIM cards, the Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) arrested 65 individuals throughout 2024, leading to six convictions. PNP-ACG Acting Director Brig. Gen. Bernard Yang highlighted the success of 55 operations that resulted in the seizure of over 6,200 SIM cards, including more than…
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FDA Issues Alert on Mercury-Contaminated Skin Lightening Products
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has raised alarms about the dangers of using unauthorized skin lightening products that contain high levels of mercury. The agency specifically highlighted the product ‘Lady Gold Super Gluta Brightening’ among others, which are being sold without the necessary product notification certificates. The FDA’s action follows reports from the EcoWaste…
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