Author: Dorothy Marasigan
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DSWD Distributes Over P3.3 Million in Aid to Families in Camarines Sur and Catanduanes
In a significant relief effort, the Department of Social Welfare and Development in Bicol (DSWD-5) has provided more than PHP3.3 million in assistance to families impacted by the shear line in Camarines Sur and Catanduanes. The distribution took place earlier this week, offering much-needed support to affected communities. According to a DSWD-5 report released on…
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Two Robbery Suspects Apprehended in Bataan Following Convenience Store Heist
In a swift response to a robbery at a convenience store in Hermosa, Bataan, law enforcement officials arrested two suspects on Thursday. The Police Regional Office 3 (PRO 3) announced on Friday that the individuals, known by the aliases ‘JR’ and ‘Gil’, were captured in Brgy. Saguing, Dinalupihan, shortly after the crime took place. The…
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Philippines Halts Animal Product Imports from Germany Amid FMD Outbreak
The Philippine Department of Agriculture (DA) has imposed a temporary ban on animal product imports from Germany following the confirmation of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) cases in the country. The outbreak was reported among domestic buffaloes in Hoppegarten, Märkisch-Oderland, Brandenburg, and was officially acknowledged by Germany to the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) on January…
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DSWD’s 4Ps Program Aids Nearly 9 Million Children in Education and Health
The Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) is making a significant impact by supporting nearly nine million children aged 0 to 18. The program offers cash grants to help these children stay healthy and attend school, aiming to break the cycle of poverty within their families. Assistant Secretary Irene…
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Meralco Announces February Power Rate Increase
The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has announced a rise in power rates for February, with an increase of PHP0.28 per kilowatt hour (kWh). This adjustment raises the current rate to PHP12.0262 per kWh, up from PHP11.748 per kWh last month. For households consuming 200 kWh, this change will result in an additional PHP57 on their…
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Leyte’s Visayas State University Opposes Supreme Court Ruling on Commercial Fishing in Municipal Waters
In a bold move to protect local marine ecosystems and the livelihoods of small-scale fishermen, the Visayas State University (VSU) satellite campus in Tolosa, Leyte, has publicly opposed a recent Supreme Court decision. The ruling allows commercial fishing vessels to operate within the 15-kilometer municipal waters, a zone traditionally reserved for smaller, local fishers. The…
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CHED Mandates Closure of Specific Programs at Our Lady of Mercy College Due to Non-Compliance
MANILA – The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) has announced the closure of certain programs at Our Lady of Mercy College (OLMC) in Borongan City, citing the institution’s failure to adhere to the Commission’s policies, standards, and guidelines (PSGs). CHED Chairperson J. Prospero de Vera III emphasized that despite efforts to assist OLMC, the college…
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Philippine Budget Secretary Advocates for Cross-Sector Collaboration at OGP Regional Meeting
At the 2025 Open Government Partnership (OGP) Asia and the Pacific Regional Meeting, Department of Budget and Management Secretary Amenah Pangandaman highlighted the critical role of collaboration across various sectors in enhancing open governance. The event, which kicked off on February 5, 2024, in Manila, saw Pangandaman engaging with business leaders from the Makati Business…
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Supreme Court Orders Congress and Executive to Respond to Challenge Against 2025 Budget
The Supreme Court has issued a directive to both Congress and the Executive branch to provide their comments on a legal challenge against the constitutionality of the General Appropriations Act (GAA) of 2025, known as RA 12116. This directive came during a full court session on Tuesday, where the justices reviewed a petition for certiorari…
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