Author: Dahlia Umali
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DOLE Allocates PHP35.9 Million for Emergency Jobs in Iloilo City
In a significant move to support the disadvantaged, the Department of Labor and Employment in Western Visayas (DOLE-6) disbursed PHP35.9 million to 7,000 workers in Iloilo City over the weekend. The funds were part of the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD) program, aimed at providing temporary employment to those in need. Despite the…
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Government Distributes Nearly P149 Million in Aid to Families Impacted by Kanlaon Volcano Eruption
The eruption of Kanlaon Volcano on December 9 has prompted a significant response from both national and local government units, with a total of PHP148.9 million in aid distributed to affected families, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC). The aid, which includes essential items such as family food packs, sleeping…
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National Security Adviser Urges Communist Party to Embrace Political Settlement for Youth’s Future
In a compelling call to action, National Security Adviser Eduardo Año has urged the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) to consider a political settlement. This move, he argues, would enable the party’s remaining members, especially its young cadres, to contribute positively to nation-building efforts. Año’s statement comes at a time when the communist movement…
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Two Arrested in Lapu-Lapu City with P6.8 Million Shabu Haul on Christmas Day
On Christmas Day, a significant drug bust in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu led to the arrest of two individuals and the seizure of shabu valued at PHP6.8 million. The operation, conducted by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), took place in Sitio Lower Matumbo, Barangay Pusok. The suspects, identified only as alias Jesson, aged 30, and…
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DPWH Announces Four-Day Repair Schedule for Recto Avenue Starting December 27
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has scheduled a four-day repair and maintenance project on Claro M. Recto Avenue in Manila, beginning on December 27. The DPWH-North Manila District Engineering Office announced via social media that the project will focus on fixing the damaged concrete pavement on the westbound side of this key…
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Philippines Bolsters Disaster Resilience Amid El Niño and La Niña Challenges
In the aftermath of the severe impacts from El Niño and La Niña, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has taken decisive steps to aid recovery and enhance the Philippines’ resilience against future natural disasters. The country, situated in the Pacific Ring of Fire and the Pacific Cyclone Belt, faces significant risks from natural hazards such…
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Police Efforts Praised for Alleviating Traffic Jam on Camarines Sur Highway
Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Rommel Marbil has commended the police force for their significant contribution to easing traffic congestion on the Rolando Andaya Highway in Camarines Sur. The commendation came on December 25, 2024, highlighting the police’s dedication and hard work in managing a situation where traffic once extended over 17 kilometers. Marbil…
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Ilocos Region Bolsters Tsunami Preparedness Following Earthquake Swarm
In response to a series of earthquakes off the coast of Ilocos Sur, local government units across the Ilocos Region are ramping up their disaster preparedness efforts. From December 17 to 22, 2024, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) documented a cluster of seismic activities, with magnitudes ranging from 3.0 to 5.3, centered…
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ERC Slaps NGCP with P15.8 Million Fine for Delays in 34 Power Projects
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has levied a hefty P15.8 million fine on the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) due to delays in completing 34 power transmission projects. This decision was announced by ERC Chair Monalisa Dimalanta during a House Committee on Legislative Franchises hearing on December 23, 2024. Out of the 37…
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DOH Urges Caution on Roads During Holiday Season
The Department of Health (DOH) has issued a stern reminder to Filipinos to be vigilant on the roads as the holiday season brings a surge in travel. This call to action comes in the wake of a tragic accident on the Katipunan flyover in Quezon City, which claimed four lives on December 5, 2024. As…
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