Author: Grace Morales
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Indo-Pacific Airborne Commanders Unite to Address Regional Security Challenges
Airborne military leaders from across the Indo-Pacific region convened at the International Airborne Commanders Conference (IACC) in Japan to strategize on emerging security threats. The event, hosted by the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force’s 1st Airborne Brigade at Camp Narashino in Chiba Prefecture, saw delegates from various nations, including the Philippine Army, come together on January…
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Metro Manila Sees Significant Drop in Crime Rates, NCRPO Reports
The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) announced a substantial 23.73% decrease in crime incidents in Metro Manila, spanning from November 23, 2024, to January 15, 2025. Acting chief Brig. Gen. Anthony Aberin highlighted that only 768 crimes were reported during this timeframe, a sharp decline from the 1,007 incidents recorded in the previous year’s…
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Senator Rubio Urges China to Cease Provocations Against Philippines and Taiwan
In a strong statement during his confirmation hearing, Senator Marco Rubio, nominated by President-elect Donald Trump to head the State Department, called on China to halt its provocative actions towards the Philippines and Taiwan. Rubio emphasized that China’s destabilizing behavior in the region is pushing the United States to respond due to its commitments to…
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Philippine Worker’s Remains Return Home Amid Body Mix-Up Probe
MANILA – The body of Filipino worker Jenny Alvarado, who tragically passed away in Kuwait, has been repatriated to the Philippines. This comes as authorities continue to investigate the distressing incident where her family initially received the wrong body on January 10. The remains arrived in Parañaque City at approximately 5:20 p.m. on Thursday, transported…
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Education Secretary Vows No Inappropriate Content in Sex Education Program
MANILA – The Department of Education’s Secretary Sonny Angara has reassured the public that the Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) program will not include any inappropriate content in public schools. This statement comes in response to a widely circulated video from the Project Dalisay page of the National Coalition for the Family and the Constitution (NCFC),…
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Nighttime EDSA Busway Access Proposed for Agri, Food Delivery Vehicles
In a move to enhance food security and reduce prices, AGRI Party-list Representative Wilbert Lee has introduced a resolution to the House of Representatives to allow agricultural and food delivery vehicles to use the EDSA busway during nighttime hours. The proposal, outlined in House Resolution 2162, aims to streamline the transport of essential goods, particularly…
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Police Operations in Western Visayas Net PHP1.7 Million in Shabu, Arrest 64 Suspects
In a sweeping 24-hour operation across Western Visayas, the Police Regional Office (PRO) 6 successfully seized PHP1.7 million worth of suspected shabu and apprehended 64 individuals, including 23 drug suspects and 41 wanted persons. The operations, which kicked off at 6 a.m. on Tuesday, involved 21 anti-drug initiatives that led to the confiscation of around…
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