Author: Fabian Apostol
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Ilocos Norte Collects 330 Firearms in Pre-Election Gun Ban Initiative
In a significant move to ensure safety and security during the upcoming election period, the Ilocos Norte Police Provincial Office, led by Police Col. Frederick Obar, has successfully collected 330 firearms from various towns and cities within the province. The collection took place at Camp Valentin S. Juan in Laoag City on January 9, 2025,…
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Philippine Education Department Leverages Public-Private Partnerships for Classroom and Digital Expansion
In a recent announcement, the Department of Education (DepEd) in the Philippines, led by Secretary Sonny Angara, emphasized the critical role of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) in addressing the nation’s educational infrastructure and digitalization needs. Highlighting a new school building project in Dilasag, Aurora, as an example of successful collaboration, Angara reiterated the government’s strategy to…
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NFA Confident in Meeting 2025 Rice Buffer Stock Goals
The National Food Authority (NFA) is set to increase its procurement of palay from local farmers in 2025, aiming to elevate the national rice buffer stock from a nine-day to a fifteen-day supply. This move is part of a broader strategy to ensure sufficient reserves for emergency and disaster relief efforts across the country. NFA…
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Baguio’s Tourism Thrives with 85% Accommodation Occupancy in Early 2025
BAGUIO CITY – As 2025 begins, Baguio’s tourism sector continues to flourish, evidenced by an impressive 85% occupancy rate in local accommodations. Andrew Pinero, representing the Hotel and Restaurant Association of Baguio (HRAB), shared these insights during the launch of the 2025 Panagbenga festival. He noted that the high occupancy trend, which reached up to…
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Authorities Seize PHP72 Million Worth of Shabu at NAIA Terminal 3
In a significant drug bust, authorities at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in Pasay City discovered and confiscated shabu valued at approximately PHP72 million. The seizure occurred at Terminal 3, where an abandoned piece of luggage was found to contain the illegal substance. The operation was carried out by the NAIA-Inter Agency Drug Interdiction…
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Philippine National Police Enhances Security for Nazareno Feast on January 9
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has announced heightened security measures for the upcoming Feast of Jesus Nazareno on January 9, as stated by PNP chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil on Sunday. The PNP is taking comprehensive steps to ensure the safety and tranquility of the event, which is a significant religious celebration. Marbil emphasized that…
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Central Visayas Sees 93 Fireworks Injuries Over Holiday Period
In Central Visayas, the Department of Health (DOH-7) reported a total of 93 injuries related to fireworks from December 21, 2024, to January 2, 2025. The data, released on Thursday, showed that 19 of these incidents occurred following New Year’s celebrations, gathered from 34 hospitals in the region, which included two sentinel and 32 non-sentinel…
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State of Calamity Declared in Two Davao Occidental Towns Amid ITCZ Effects
In response to the severe impacts of the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ), Don Marcelino in Davao Occidental has followed Malita in declaring a state of calamity. The decision was formalized by the local government through Sangguniang Bayan Resolution 207 of 2024, effective from December 28. The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) 11 reported that as…
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Cagayan de Oro Mourns Loss of Media Icons in 2024
The media community in Cagayan de Oro City grieved the passing of several influential figures in 2024, each leaving a lasting impact on journalism and community engagement. Henry Lasola, a seasoned radio broadcaster, died on June 2 at the age of 86. Known for his fluency in Cebuano, Lasola’s career began at the now-defunct DXOR…
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