Author: Grace Morales
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Groundbreaking Ceremony Marks Start of Housing Project in Camp Abubakar
In a significant step towards peace and development, the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) spearheaded the groundbreaking ceremony for a new housing and resettlement project in Camp Abubakar, located in Barira, Maguindanao del Norte. The event, held on December 19, 2024, was attended by OPAPRU chief Secretary Carlito Galvez…
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Blessing of Black Nazarene Replicas Scheduled for January 2 in Manila
The annual feast of Jesus Nazareno’s organizer has announced that the blessing of the Black Nazarene replicas and the estandarte will take place in Manila’s Quiapo district on January 2. Silgen Cabrito, from the Social Communications Department of Quiapo Church, stated that the event is set for Thursday afternoon at the footbridge near the Minor…
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DSWD Delivers Over 8 Million Food Packs to Disaster-Affected Families in 2024
In a significant relief effort throughout 2024, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) successfully distributed over 8 million family food packs (FFPs) to approximately 6.86 million families impacted by various disasters across the Philippines. This initiative was highlighted by DSWD Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao, who emphasized the department’s rapid response and enhanced collaboration…
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Eastern Visayas Reports Eight Firecracker Injuries Amid Holiday Festivities
In Eastern Visayas, the Department of Health (DOH) has documented eight incidents of injuries caused by fireworks, alongside hundreds of other emergency cases linked to holiday celebrations. These incidents occurred across various locations including Padre Burgos and Maasin City in Southern Leyte, Guiuan in Eastern Samar, and several towns in Leyte and Samar. The victims,…
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Bacolod City Police Confiscate P12 Million Worth of Shabu in Multiple Raids
In a series of strategic operations, the Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) successfully seized shabu valued at nearly PHP12 million. These operations, which took place over two days, targeted a total of five drug suspects believed to be preparing for increased demand during New Year celebrations, according to Lt. Col. Lester Leada, the deputy city…
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Comelec Confident in Early Completion of Ballot Printing for 2025 Elections
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is expressing optimism about finishing the printing of around 70 million ballots for the upcoming May 2025 elections earlier than planned. This confidence stems from the utilization of four printing machines from the National Printing Office (NPO), which will work alongside the two HP PageWide Advantage 2200 printers provided by…
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Authorities Seize PHP28.5 Million in Shabu During Pre-Christmas Raids in Cebu and Bohol
In a significant pre-Christmas crackdown on drug trafficking, law enforcement agencies in Cebu and Bohol successfully seized PHP28.5 million worth of suspected shabu in two separate operations on December 23, 2024. In Cebu City, a 38-year-old woman, known only as ‘Nesan,’ was apprehended during a buy-bust operation on F. Cabahug Street in Barangay Kasambagan. The…
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Three Arrested for Selling Banned Firecrackers Online in Manila and Tarlac
In a crackdown on the illegal online sale of fireworks, the Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) apprehended three individuals in separate operations across Metro Manila and Tarlac. The arrests were part of a broader initiative to curb the online distribution of prohibited pyrotechnics during the holiday season. On Christmas Eve, at around 9:30 a.m.,…
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New PNP-ACG Director Promises Advanced Cyber Protection
MANILA – In a significant move to bolster cybersecurity, Brig. Gen. Bernard Yang, the newly appointed director of the Philippine National Police-Anti-Cybercrime Group (ACG), has committed to enhancing the group’s cyber defenses. Speaking at his assumption ceremony at the ACG headquarters in Camp Crame, Yang outlined his vision for a robust cybersecurity framework that leverages…
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