Author: Dorothy Marasigan
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Nazareno 2025: Devotees Share Tales of Faith and Miracles
In the heart of Manila, the annual Feast of the Jesus Nazareno drew hundreds of thousands of faithful to the Quirino Grandstand on January 9, 2025. Devotees participated in the traditional ‘pahalik,’ a ritual where they kiss or touch the revered image of Christ, and the ‘Traslacion,’ the procession that marks the transfer of the…
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Deadly Ambush in Cotabato City Claims Life of MILF Member
In a shocking incident in Cotabato City, a member of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) was fatally shot, and four others, including two MILF commanders, were injured in an ambush on Wednesday afternoon. The attack took place at the intersection of Sinsuat and Gov. Gutierrez Avenues, as reported by Capt. Teofisto Ferrer Jr., the…
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President Marcos Urges Filipinos to Embrace Faith and Compassion at Feast of Jesus Nazareno
On the occasion of the annual Feast of Jesus Nazareno, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. addressed the nation, encouraging Filipinos to draw strength from unity and compassion as they face life’s challenges with faith and grace. The event, marked by the Traslacion procession, began at 4:40 a.m. on Thursday from the Quirino Grandstand in Manila,…
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Negros Occidental and TUP Forge Partnership for Extension and Research
In a significant move to enhance educational and technological development, the provincial government of Negros Occidental has entered into a strategic partnership with the Technological University of the Philippines (TUP). The collaboration was formalized through a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed by Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson and TUP President Reynaldo Ramos at the Provincial Capitol…
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Police Seize PHP6.1 Million Worth of Marijuana in Las Piñas City
In a significant drug bust, the Southern Police District (SPD) confiscated suspicious parcels filled with dried marijuana leaves valued at PHP6.1 million in Las Piñas City. The operation took place on Tuesday night, January 7, 2025, in Barangay Pamplona Tres, following a tip from a forwarding company employee about unclaimed packages. SPD Director Brig. Gen.…
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LRMC Seeks Fare Increase for LRT-1 Amid Public Opposition
The Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC), responsible for operating and maintaining the Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1), has officially requested a fare hike. This move comes as part of what LRMC describes as a routine adjustment to fares. Jackie Gorospe, head of communications for LRMC, announced that further details would be discussed at a…
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Education Secretary Advocates for Public-Private Partnerships to Bridge Classroom and Digital Gaps
In a recent statement, Education Secretary Sonny Angara emphasized the critical role of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) in addressing the significant challenges facing the Philippine education system, particularly in classroom construction and digitalization. Angara highlighted the need for private sector involvement to efficiently tackle the country’s classroom shortage, which currently stands at around 165,000 classrooms. He…
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Koronadal City Urges Proper Waste Management Amid Flooding from Heavy Rains
In the wake of heavy rainfall that led to significant flooding in Koronadal City on Tuesday night, local authorities are calling on residents to manage their waste more responsibly. The flooding, which affected both residential and commercial zones, was exacerbated by clogged waterways filled with debris and garbage. Cyrus Urbano, the head of the city’s…
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Malacañang Defends Funding for PMA and PNPA in 2025 Education Budget
MANILA – The Palace has come out in defense of the decision to include the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) and the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) in the 2025 education sector budget. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin argued that it would be unjust to leave these institutions out of the education funding, given that educational responsibilities…
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Philippine Navy Investigates Submersible Drone Found Off Masbate, Suspects Surface Ship Launch
The Philippine Navy is delving into the origins of a submersible drone discovered by local fishermen in the waters near San Pascual, Masbate, on December 30, 2024. The device, described as bright yellow, 3.5 meters long, 24 centimeters in diameter, and weighing 94 kilograms, was likely deployed from a surface vessel, according to Rear Adm.…
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