Author: Grace Morales
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Rising Heat: The Perils of High Temperature in the Philippines
As temperatures soar during April and May, the hottest months in the Philippines, PAGASA forecasts Dagupan City, Pangasinan, will hit the ‘danger’ heat index of 42ºC today. This level poses significant risks such as heat cramps and exhaustion, with symptoms ranging from fatigue to vomiting, warns the Department of Health. Heat indexes between 42ºC and…
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Senatorial Hopeful Abalos Demands Overhaul of Outdated Local Government Code and Tax Relief
In a bold move to modernize governance, former Interior Secretary and current senatorial candidate Benjamin Abalos Jr. has called for significant amendments to the Local Government Code, which he deems outdated after 31 years. Speaking at a press conference in Dumaguete City, Abalos highlighted the necessity to align the law with today’s realities, pointing out…
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Philippine and Japanese Defense Chiefs Strengthen Military Bonds in Luzon Tour
In a significant display of deepening military collaboration, Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. and Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani embarked on a tour of key military installations in Luzon on February 23, 2025. The visit underscores the burgeoning security relationship between the two nations, highlighted by a tour of Basa Air Base in Floridablanca,…
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Heroic Cop Honored After Tragic US Air Collision: A Nation Mourns
In a heart-wrenching tribute, the Philippine National Police (PNP) is set to honor the late Col. Pergentino Malabed Jr., who tragically lost his life in a devastating mid-air collision in Washington D.C. last month. The ceremony, announced by PNP information chief Col. Randulf Tuaño, will commence with foyer honors at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport…
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Urgent Prayer Vigil at Manila Cathedral for Pope Francis’s Recovery
The Archdiocese of Manila has called upon the faithful to gather for a crucial prayer vigil aimed at supporting the swift recovery of Pope Francis, who has been under medical care since February 14. Scheduled for February 21, 2025, at 5:00 pm, the vigil will take place at the historic Manila Cathedral in Intramuros, Manila.…
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DOLE Boosts Livelihood of Marginalized Workers in Camarines Sur
In a significant move to support the underprivileged, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Region 5 (Bicol) distributed livelihood kits to 21 marginalized individuals in Goa, Camarines Sur. The distribution took place on Monday, February 17, 2025, as part of the DOLE’s Integrated Livelihood Program (DILP), aimed at enhancing the income and business skills…
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Comelec Sets Strict Rules Against Discrimination in Election Campaigns
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has introduced stringent measures to penalize any acts of bullying or discrimination against candidates and their supporters during the upcoming election campaigns. This decision was formalized in Resolution 11116, which was released on Wednesday, highlighting that such actions during the campaign period are not only violations but could…
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Police Boost Agricultural Efforts with New Facility in Agusan del Sur
In a significant move to support local agriculture, the police in Agusan del Sur have donated a new storage and sorting facility to the 4Ps Farmers Sustainable Association in Bayugan City. The handover ceremony, which took place on February 18, 2025, was led by Brig. Gen. Christopher Abrahano, the director of PRO-13, alongside Col. Yahya…
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Philippine Navy and National Museum Join Forces to Safeguard Maritime Legacy
In a significant move to protect the nation’s maritime heritage, the Philippine Navy (PN) and the National Museum of the Philippines (NMP) have formalized their partnership through a memorandum of understanding (MOU). The agreement, signed on February 18, 2025, at the Naval Station Jose Andrada in Manila, marks a new chapter in the preservation of…
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