Author: Dorothy Marasigan

  • Police Raid in Bulacan Uncovers Cache of Illegal Firearms and Drugs

    In a significant law enforcement operation, police in Bulacan raided a residence in Barangay Sumandig, San Ildefonso, uncovering a stash of illegal firearms and marijuana. The raid, executed on Monday afternoon, February 3, 2025, led to the arrest of a 47-year-old man known only as ‘Ed.’ The operation was carried out under a search warrant,…

  • Philippine Navy Joins Indonesian Naval Drills with BRP Ramon Alcaraz

    The Philippine Navy has announced the deployment of its offshore patrol vessel, BRP Ramon Alcaraz (PS-16), to participate in the fifth Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo (MNEK) in Bali, Indonesia, scheduled from February 15 to 22. During a press briefing, PN spokesperson Capt. John Percie Alcos revealed that the Philippine Marine Ready Force will dispatch a…

  • New Hyperbaric Chamber Set to Boost Diving Tourism in Negros Oriental

    In a significant development for diving enthusiasts, a groundbreaking ceremony was held in Dauin, Negros Oriental, marking the start of construction for a new PHP80-million hyperbaric chamber center. The event, led by Department of Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco, took place on a donated 300-square-meter lot from Mayor Galicano Truita. The facility, funded by the Tourism…

  • New Road Networks in Alamada, North Cotabato Set to Enhance Local Economy

    In a significant development for Alamada, North Cotabato, two newly completed road projects valued at PHP97.3 million are poised to revolutionize the local economy and improve the quality of life for residents, according to the Department of Public Works and Highways in Soccsksargen (DPWH-12). The announcement was made on Monday, marking a milestone in regional…

  • President Marcos Jr. Expresses Concern Over Alleged Chinese Espionage in the Philippines

    President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. expressed deep concern on Friday regarding the alleged espionage activities conducted by five Chinese nationals within the Philippines. Speaking to reporters in Pasay City, Marcos highlighted the arrests made in response to these activities, emphasizing the government’s worry over such operations targeting the nation’s military. Marcos noted that while there…

  • Philippine Coast Guard Halts Sea Travel in Northern Samar Amid Northeast Monsoon

    The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has issued a suspension of sea travel across several areas of Northern Samar, prompted by the anticipated impact of the northeast monsoon. The directive, announced on Thursday, January 30, 2025, affects all sea vessels operating along the northeastern sections of the northern and eastern coasts of the province. The affected…

  • DOLE to Host Nationwide Job Fair with Hundreds of Opportunities in Baguio

    The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is set to organize a nationwide job fair, with a significant event scheduled in Baguio City. The Baguio leg of this job fair will take place at the SM City Baguio Atrium on January 31, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This event aims to connect job…

  • Senator Gatchalian Proposes Elimination of Comprehensive Sexuality Education in Favor of Reproductive Health Education

    Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has publicly advocated for the elimination of Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) from school curriculums, pushing instead for the continuation of Reproductive Health Education (RHE). During a virtual briefing, Gatchalian argued that RHE is more in line with the objectives of Republic Act No. 10354, known as the Reproductive Health Law. He stated,…

  • Armed Forces of the Philippines Stands Firm on Chinese National’s Involvement in Espionage

    The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has firmly stated that a Chinese national, along with two Filipino accomplices, was involved in unauthorized foreign intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance activities. This assertion was made despite the family of the Chinese national claiming his innocence in the espionage allegations. In a recent ambush interview, AFP spokesperson Col.…

  • Philippine Senate Urges NTC to Grant Starlink Provisional Operating Rights

    The Philippine Senate has passed a resolution encouraging the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) to provide Starlink Internet Services Philippines with provisional authority to operate within the country. The resolution, Senate Joint Resolution No. 3, was passed with the aim of leveraging Starlink’s capabilities to bridge the digital divide, especially in remote and underserved regions. Senator…