Author: Fabian Apostol
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Philippines and US Strengthen Defense Ties with Missile System Deployment
The deployment of the US-manufactured ‘Mid-Range Capability’ (MRC) Typhon Missile System in the Philippines underscores the enduring defense partnership between Manila and Washington, according to the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). AFP spokesperson Col. Francel Margareth Padilla emphasized that the deployment aims to enhance the Philippine military’s readiness, deepen familiarity with advanced weaponry, and…
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5.4 Earthquake Rattles Zamboanga del Norte, No Major Damage Reported
A 5.4 magnitude earthquake, initially reported as a 6.1, struck Zamboanga del Norte on Thursday, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). The tectonic quake occurred at 11:41 a.m., centered 5 kilometers southeast of Siocon, at a depth of 43 kilometers. The tremor was felt across various regions, with Intensity V reported…
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5.4 Earthquake Strikes Zamboanga del Norte, No Major Damage Reported
A 5.4 magnitude earthquake, initially reported as a 6.1, jolted Zamboanga del Norte on Thursday, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). The tectonic event occurred at 11:41 a.m., centered 5 kilometers southeast of Siocon, at a depth of 43 kilometers. The quake was felt with varying intensities across the region. In…
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Massive Security Deployment for Dinagyang Festival 2025 in Iloilo
In a significant show of force, the Task Group Dinagyang has mobilized 7,257 security personnel and volunteers to safeguard the Dinagyang Festival 2025. The deployment was officially launched during a send-off ceremony at the Iloilo Freedom Grandstand on Wednesday afternoon, January 22, 2025. Brig. Gen. Jack Wanky, the director of the Police Regional Office in…
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Kadiwa ng Pangulo’s Affordable Rice Program to Expand to Metro Manila Supermarkets
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has announced that the Kadiwa ng Pangulo (KNP) Rice for All program, which offers rice at reduced prices, will soon be accessible in supermarkets across Metro Manila. This development follows a productive meeting between Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. and representatives from major supermarket chains in the National Capital…
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Caraga’s Agrarian Reform Groups Net Over PHP660 Million in 2024
In a significant achievement, agrarian reform beneficiary organizations (ARBOs) in the Caraga region amassed over PHP660 million in 2024, thanks to strategic marketing agreements, according to the Department of Agrarian Reform in Caraga (DAR-13). Merlita Capinpuyan, the director of DAR-13, highlighted that the success of these ARBOs was bolstered by the Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Development…
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DICT Warns Election Candidates Against Using Illegal IMSI Catchers
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has issued a stern warning to candidates in the upcoming May 12 midterm elections against the use of International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI) catchers during their campaigns. DICT Secretary Ivan John Uy highlighted the illegality of these devices, which are often used in text scams but can…
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Interior Secretary Assures Swift Arrest of Ex-BuCor Chief Bantag
Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla announced on Tuesday that the arrest of former Bureau of Corrections director general Gerald Bantag is imminent. Speaking to reporters at the Palace, Remulla stated that authorities have pinpointed Bantag’s location, though they have yet to apprehend him. ‘We know where he is but we have not found…
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Senator Urges Stronger Regulation and Unity Against Tobacco and Vape Industry Irregularities
Senator Pia Cayetano has demanded more robust regulatory actions and a cohesive approach to tackle the reported issues within the tobacco and vape sectors. This call to action follows the Philippines’ receipt of its fifth ‘Dirty Ashtray Award’ at the World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control Conference of the Parties. As the head…
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PhilHealth CEO Affirms Robust Financial Health Amid Fiscal Challenges
MANILA – Amidst financial hurdles, the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has reassured the public of its solid financial standing and unwavering dedication to universal health coverage. During a recent Senate Committee on Health and Demography session, PhilHealth’s President and CEO, Emmanuel Ledesma Jr., highlighted the organization’s strong financial position despite facing a zero subsidy…
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