Author: Eliza Pascual
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Benhur Abalos Jr. Designated as Road Safety Advocate by Leading Motorcycle Organizations
To enhance road safety for motorcycle and three-wheeler riders, two prominent organizations have named former Interior Secretary and Mandaluyong City Mayor Benhur Abalos Jr. as their new ‘Ambassador for Road Safety.’ The Motorcycle Philippines Federation, alongside the Motorcycle Road Safety Warriors, acknowledged Abalos, a current senatorial candidate for the administration, for his significant contributions to…
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Tragic Diving Incident Claims Lives of Two Russian Nationals in Batangas
Tragic Loss. In a somber effort, the Philippine Coast Guard and local residents collaborated to retrieve the body of a Russian diver who perished in a diving mishap near Isla Verde, Batangas City, on February 27, 2025. The incident claimed the lives of two Russian nationals who were overwhelmed by powerful underwater currents. (Photo courtesy…
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TESDA and DOLE Ink Implementing Rules for EBET Framework Act
MANILA – In a significant move to enhance the Philippine workforce, the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) have formalized the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) for Republic Act 12063, known as the Enterprise-Based Education and Training (EBET) Framework Act. The signing took place at TESDA’s…
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Taguig’s Yakap Center Praised by DepEd as a Model for Inclusive Education
Taguig City’s Yakap Center for Children with Disabilities has been hailed by the Department of Education (DepEd) as a leading example of inclusive education and therapy. The center, located in Barangay Calzada-Tipas, was officially opened on February 26, 2025, and spans four stories, offering a range of services designed to support children with various disabilities.…
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Philippine Team Shines at Thailand Math Olympiad, Secures Three World Stars
In a remarkable display of mathematical prowess, Team Philippines clinched three world stars at the Thailand International Mathematical Olympiad (TIMO) finals, held in Chiang Mai from February 21 to 24, 2025. The event, a crucial qualifier for the World International Mathematical Olympiad 2025 scheduled for January 2026, saw Filipino students excelling on the global stage.…
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Bureau of Customs Chief Vows Strict Action Against Staff Involved in Smuggled Cigarette Resale Scandal
In a stern warning issued over the weekend, Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio of the Bureau of Customs (BOC) declared that severe consequences await any BOC personnel found complicit in the attempted resale of smuggled cigarettes valued at P270 million. The contraband, which was originally seized in Capas, Tarlac, has sparked a major investigation into potential corruption…
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Heroic PNP Air Unit Saves Lives in Daring Mid-Air Rescue
In a heart-stopping incident, the Philippine National Police (PNP) Air Unit sprang into action to rescue a flight instructor and a student pilot after their Piper Tomahawk aircraft suffered a sudden malfunction mid-flight. The dramatic event unfolded on February 19, 2025, when the training plane, operated by Fliteline Aviation, was forced to make an emergency…
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Philippine National Police Reports Significant Drop in Crime Rates
The Philippine National Police (PNP) announced a substantial reduction in the national crime rate, with a 26.76% decrease observed over the first six weeks of the year. PNP Chief Gen. Rommel Francisco D. Marbil shared that from January 1 to February 14, the number of focus crimes dropped to 3,528 from 4,817 during the same…
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US Slams China’s Perilous Aerial Tactics Against Philippine Patrol Aircraft
The United States has strongly criticized a hazardous aerial maneuver executed by a Chinese military helicopter against a Philippine Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) aircraft. The incident occurred during a routine patrol over the Scarborough Shoal, known locally as Bajo de Masinloc. US Ambassador to the Philippines, MaryKay Carlson, expressed her condemnation via…
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Police Operations in Negros Occidental Yield P3.6 Million in Shabu and Weapons
In a series of successful anti-drug operations across Bacolod and San Carlos cities in Negros Occidental, law enforcement officials seized shabu worth PHP3.6 million along with various weapons. The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) conducted two significant buy-bust operations on Tuesday. The first operation, executed at around 1 a.m. in Purok Gonzaga Extension, Barangay Taculing,…
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