Author: Fabian Apostol
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Philippine Department of Migrant Workers Pledges Support for Maid Linked to Kuwaiti Child’s Death
MANILA – The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has committed to providing full support to a Filipino domestic worker implicated in the tragic death of a young child in Kuwait. The incident, which occurred at the employer’s home, has prompted the DMW to express deep concern and offer condolences to the bereaved family and the…
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Iloilo City Police Intensify Crackdown on Illegal ‘Boga’ Firecrackers
The Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO) has ramped up its efforts to curb the use of the illegal ‘boga,’ a homemade cannon used as a noisemaker during New Year celebrations. On Thursday, police operations led to the seizure of 34 boga devices, highlighting the ongoing campaign against these dangerous items. ICPO Director Col. Kim Legada…
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Philippine Police Shut Down 115 Online Platforms for Illegal Firecracker Sales
The Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) has successfully dismantled 115 online platforms that were involved in the sale of illegal firecrackers. The breakdown of these platforms includes 59 Facebook pages, 54 accounts on X (previously known as Twitter), one website, and one account on the audio streaming service Spotify. Additionally, the PNP-ACG is currently…
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Antique Police and DTI Ensure Safe and Well-Supplied Holiday Festivities
The Antique Provincial Police Office (APPO) has committed to maintaining peace during the Christmas and New Year celebrations by deploying officers to key public areas such as churches and transport hubs. Lt. Col. Willy Diel, the APPO Information Officer, emphasized that while the police are not on full alert, increased visibility in crowded places will…
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Boy Scouts of the Philippines Halts Outdoor Activities After Fatal Electrocution Incident in Zamboanga
In response to the heartbreaking loss of three young scouts in Zamboanga City, the Boy Scouts of the Philippines (BSP) has issued a nationwide suspension of all outdoor scouting events. The decision was announced in a statement released on Thursday, which was also shared by BSP National President and Agusan del Norte 2nd District Representative…
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Samar Province Launches Medical Scholarship for 22 Aspiring Doctors
In a significant move to bolster healthcare in Samar, the provincial government has announced the first batch of 22 medical scholarship recipients. These future physicians, selected from Samar province, will embark on their medical education at Samar State University in Catbalogan City, marking a historic moment for the region. The scholarship, fully funded by the…
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361 Families in Surigao City Receive Financial Aid Post-Typhoon Kristine
In a significant relief effort, 361 families in Surigao City, who were impacted by Typhoon Kristine in October, were provided with financial assistance on December 12, 2024. The aid, amounting to over PHP1 million, was distributed under the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) program. Each family received…
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PRC-11 Advances Digital Services in Line with Marcos’ Vision
DAVAO CITY – The Professional Regulation Commission in Davao Region (PRC-11) is making significant strides in enhancing its services, in alignment with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s push for modernization and digitalization. At the Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas forum held on Tuesday, Arjen Delos Santos, the officer-in-charge of the finance and administrative division at PRC-11, elaborated…
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Bicol’s Department of Education Allocates Nearly P200 Million for Disaster Recovery
In a significant move to aid recovery efforts, the Department of Education in Bicol (DepEd-5) has disbursed nearly PHP200 million to support 13 schools division offices impacted by various disasters. This announcement was made during a press conference held at the regional office in Legazpi City on December 10, 2024. Architect Deo Moreno, the focal…
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DSWD Prepares Over 1.4 Million Food Packs for Families Impacted by Mt. Kanlaon Activity
COMMUNITY SUPPORT. At the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s National Resource Operations Center in Pasay City, volunteers are busy assembling boxes to be packed with food for disaster victims. This center, previously known as the Villamor Air Base Relief Operations Center, is a hub for storing donations and relief supplies. (Photo by Joan Bondoc/PNA)…
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