Author: Elena Basilio
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Soldier Injured, Firearms and Explosives Captured in Leyte Skirmish with NPA Rebels
In a recent confrontation in Jaro, Leyte, a soldier sustained injuries while the Philippine Army’s 93rd Infantry Battalion successfully seized a .45-caliber pistol, three improvised explosive devices, and various ammunition from New People’s Army (NPA) rebels. The brief but intense five-minute firefight occurred in Canhandugan village on Monday, involving nine NPA members and the army’s…
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Ilonggos Celebrate Rizal’s Legacy, Urge Support for Youth as Nation’s Hope
Iloilo City marked the 128th anniversary of Dr. Jose P. Rizal’s martyrdom on December 30, 2024, with a call to action for Filipinos to nurture the optimism of the youth, seen as the future of the nation. The event, held at Plaza Libertad, saw Brig. Gen. Jack Wanky, the director of Police Regional Office 6…
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Bureau of Immigration Urges Foreigners to File Annual Reports by Early 2025
MANILA – The Bureau of Immigration (BI) issued a reminder on Saturday for all registered foreigners in the Philippines to submit their annual reports within the first two months of 2025. This requirement stems from the Alien Registration Act, mandating all foreign nationals, whether on immigrant or non-immigrant visas, to report annually to the bureau.…
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Bolinao, Pangasinan Implements Firecracker Ban to Ensure Safety During Holiday Celebrations
In a move to safeguard its residents during the festive season, the town of Bolinao in Pangasinan has issued a comprehensive ban on the manufacture, sale, distribution, and use of firecrackers and pyrotechnic devices. The decision, encapsulated in Executive Order 70, was announced by Mayor Alfonso Celeste on December 20, 2024, and shared via the…
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Special Task Force Launched to Investigate Deadly Ambush of Sulu Election Official
A dedicated Special Investigation Task Group (SITG) has been established to expedite the probe into the brutal ambush of Sulu’s provincial election supervisor, Vidzfar Amil Julie, which tragically resulted in the death of his older brother, Naser Amil Asiri, aged 57. The incident took place on December 21, 2024, around 10:30 a.m. in Sitio Villa…
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Supreme Court Upholds Baguio’s Exemption from Indigenous Peoples Rights Act
The Supreme Court has solidified Baguio City’s exemption from the Indigenous Peoples Rights Act (IPRA) of 1997, rejecting a motion for reconsideration from the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) and the heirs of Joan Gorio and Lauro Carante. The court’s decision, which was initially made on July 11, 2023, and upheld recently, states that…
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Iloilo Representative Garin Urges Vigilance Against Medical Misinformation
Iloilo 1st District Representative and House Deputy Majority Leader Janette Garin has issued a stern warning to the public about the dangers of medical misinformation propagated by individuals she described as fearmongers. In a recent statement, Garin specifically criticized Dr. Tony Leachon, labeling him a ‘fake expert’ following a court ruling that questioned his medical…
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Philippines Braces for Rainy Friday Due to Multiple Weather Systems
MANILA – The Philippines is set to experience widespread rain on Friday, influenced by three distinct weather systems. A low pressure area (LPA) currently situated over the coastal waters of Mahinog, Camiguin, is expected to bring scattered rains and thunderstorms across the Visayas, Mindanao, and Palawan. This LPA, previously known as Tropical Depression Querubin, has…
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Islamic Teacher Assassinated in North Cotabato, Police Hunt for Killers
In a tragic incident in Pikit, North Cotabato, an Islamic teacher named Yasser Mama Abdullah was brutally shot and killed by two assailants. The attack took place at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday outside the annex of Noorul Eilm Academy Foundation Inc. in Barangay Inug-ug. Abdullah, who had recently passed the Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET)…
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