Author: Dorothy Marasigan
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Philippine Election Commission Halts Ballot Printing for 2025 Midterms Due to Court Orders
The Philippine Commission on Elections (Comelec) has announced the suspension of ballot printing for the upcoming 2025 midterm elections, following a directive from the Supreme Court. The decision came after the court issued temporary restraining orders (TROs) in five election-related cases, which halted Comelec’s enforcement of decisions to disqualify or reject candidacy certificates for the…
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Globe Commends Police for Arresting Two Chinese Nationals in Pre-Registered SIM Card Scandal
MANILA – Globe Telecom Inc. expressed its approval of the recent arrests of two Chinese individuals caught trying to sell pre-registered SIM cards, an action that contravenes the SIM Registration Act. The arrests were made during a sting operation conducted by the Philippine National Police’s Criminal Investigation and Detection Group on January 9, where they…
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Senator Villanueva Endorses Marcos Administration’s Flexible Work Policy
Senator Joel Villanueva has thrown his weight behind the Marcos administration’s initiative to promote alternative work arrangements, as outlined in the Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028. The senator believes that such policies will lead to a more efficient labor market. In a statement, Villanueva encouraged the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) to investigate work options…
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Manila to Close Nine Roads for Iglesia Ni Cristo’s Peace Rally on Monday
Manila will see the closure of nine roads around Quirino Grandstand in Luneta on January 13 to accommodate the Iglesia Ni Cristo’s ‘National Rally for Peace.’ The city has announced that these roads will be inaccessible to traffic starting at 4 a.m. The affected roads include Katigbak Drive, South Drive, Independence Road, sections of Roxas…
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DSWD Concludes Feeding Program for Over 150,000 Children in Central Visayas
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has successfully completed its Supplementary Feeding Program (SFP) in Central Visayas, nourishing a total of 150,637 children across 130 localities. The announcement was made by Shalaine Marie Lucero, the regional director of DSWD-7, on January 10, 2025, marking the end of Cycle 14 of the program. Lucero…
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New Price Cap on Imported Rice Set at PHP58 per Kilogram in Metro Manila
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has announced that starting January 20, a maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) of PHP58 per kilogram for imported rice will be enforced in Metro Manila. This decision was shared by DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. during a market inspection alongside Trade Secretary Ma. Cristina Roque at the Murphy Public…
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Iloilo City Engages BPO Sector to Enhance Skills and Address Infrastructure Challenges
In a strategic move to bolster the business process outsourcing (BPO) industry, Iloilo City’s Mayor Jerry Treñas convened a meeting with approximately 40 BPO representatives on January 7, 2025. The gathering aimed to tackle key issues such as workforce upskilling, power supply interruptions, and connectivity improvements, which are critical for the sector’s growth and efficiency.…
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Philippine Navy Enhances Readiness to Safeguard National Waters
The Philippine Navy has significantly bolstered its operational capabilities, ensuring it can effectively protect the nation’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ). Commander John Percie Alcos, the Navy’s spokesperson, emphasized the importance of this readiness in fulfilling the Navy’s responsibilities under the Comprehensive Archipelagic Defense Concept (CADC), which aims to secure all Philippine territories, including the 200-nautical…
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CIDG Busts P46 Million Smuggled ‘Ukay-Ukay’ in Bulacan Raid
In a significant crackdown on smuggling, the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) confiscated PHP46 million worth of secondhand clothes, locally known as ‘ukay-ukay’, in Bulacan. The operation, named Oplan Megashopper, led to the arrest of five individuals, including two key suspects identified only as Shawn and Liang, during raids on multiple warehouses in Meycauayan…
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Cordillera Health Officials Warn of Persistent Dengue Threat as Cases Surge
Health authorities in the Cordillera region are sounding the alarm on the persistent threat of dengue, which has now become a year-round concern. The Department of Health in the Cordillera Administrative Region (DOH-CAR) reported a staggering 211 percent increase in dengue cases in 2024, with the total number reaching 30,350 compared to 9,769 cases the…
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