Author: Fabian Apostol
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106 Municipalities in Eastern Visayas Upgrade to Higher Income Classifications
In a significant development for Eastern Visayas, 106 out of 136 municipalities have been elevated to higher income classifications, according to the Department of Finance’s new guidelines. This upgrade was announced by Maria Rosaura Espejo, the head of the regional financial, monitoring, and evaluation unit of the Bureau of Local Government Finance, during a press…
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Supreme Court Halts Comelec Decisions in Five Election Disputes
In a significant move, the Supreme Court issued temporary restraining orders (TROs) on Tuesday, effectively blocking the Commission on Elections (Comelec) from implementing decisions that would disqualify or reject the candidacy applications of five individuals in the forthcoming national and local elections. This action was taken during the court’s initial en banc session of the…
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Man in Fake Police Uniform Arrested at General Santos City Police Headquarters
In a surprising incident at the General Santos City police headquarters, a man was apprehended on Monday afternoon for impersonating a police officer. The suspect, identified only as ‘Eddie,’ was caught wearing a police bush coat uniform in the parking area of Camp Fermin Lira Jr. around 3 p.m. The city police director, Col. Nicomedes…
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Interior Secretary Urges Local Leaders to Intensify Crackdown on POGO Operations
In a decisive move against Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGO), Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla has instructed local chief executives (LCEs) to ramp up their inspection efforts. This directive follows the arrest of approximately 400 foreign nationals engaged in POGO-like activities during a raid in Parañaque City on January 8, 2025. Remulla emphasized the importance of…
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Taiwan Still Has 3,000 Job Openings for Filipinos in High-Tech Industries
MANILA – A labor attaché announced on Saturday that there are still approximately 3,000 job vacancies in Taiwan for Filipinos, particularly in the semiconductor and artificial intelligence sectors. This announcement was made during a news forum in Quezon City by Cesar Chavez Jr., the Labor Attaché and Director of the Migrant Workers Office in Taipei.…
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Sulu Resident Strikes It Rich with PHP16 Million MegaLotto Win
A lucky individual from Sulu has hit the jackpot, winning PHP16 million in the MegaLotto 6/45 draw held on Friday. The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) confirmed on Saturday that the winning ticket was sold in Jolo, Sulu, and matched the numbers 12-33-32-17-08-11. The fortunate winner has a year to collect their prize of PHP16,186,700…
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Public Outcry for Accountability: 41% of Filipinos Support VP Duterte’s Impeachment
A recent survey has revealed that 41% of Filipinos are in favor of impeaching Vice President Sara Duterte, signaling widespread public discontent with her leadership and the alleged mismanagement of funds. The survey, conducted by Social Weather Stations and commissioned by Stratbase Consultancy, was discussed by lawmakers on January 9, 2025, following a probe into…
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Philippine Civil Aviation Authority Allocates P12.4 Billion for 2025 Modernization
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) has earmarked a substantial PHP12.4 billion for its modernization and enhancement projects in 2025. This budget breakdown includes PHP10.6 billion designated for civil works and PHP1.8 billion for the upgrade of equipment and systems. According to CAAP, these initiatives are in line with their goal to upgrade…
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Local Officials Face Charges for Neglecting POGO Operations in Their Areas
In a significant crackdown on Philippine Overseas Gaming Operations (POGOs), the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) has announced that local government officials are now facing legal action for their failure to curb these activities within their jurisdictions. PAOCC Executive Director Undersecretary Gilbert Cruz highlighted that local executives cannot feign ignorance about the POGO operations, which…
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