Author: Gregorio Rosales
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President Marcos Urges Filipinos to Embrace Faith and Compassion During Feast of Jesus Nazareno
On the occasion of the annual Feast of Jesus Nazareno, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. addressed the nation, encouraging Filipinos to draw strength from unity and compassion as they face life’s challenges with faith and grace. The event, marked by the Traslacion procession, began at 4:40 a.m. on Thursday, January 9, 2025, from the Quirino…
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Bureau of Immigration Issues Stern Warning Against Sheltering Illegal POGO Employees
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) in Manila has issued a stern warning to companies and individuals who are found to be harboring illegal foreign workers previously employed by Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs). BI Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado emphasized that the bureau will rigorously enforce Section 46 of the Philippine Immigration Act of 1940 against…
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UAE Grants Clemency to 220 Filipino Detainees on National Day
In a gesture of goodwill, the United Arab Emirates has pardoned 220 Filipinos who were detained within its borders, coinciding with the celebration of the country’s 53rd National Day. The announcement came from the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) in Manila on Monday. The UAE has a tradition of issuing pardons on its national day,…
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Philippines Aims for Security and Resilience in 2025, Says Defense Secretary
MANILA – In his New Year’s message, Department of National Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. expressed optimism about the future, envisioning the Philippines as a secure and climate-resilient nation by 2025. He described the country as an archipelagic state ready to play a significant role on the global stage and serve as a stable foundation…
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Pangasinan Police Dispose of Over 1,300 Illegal Firecrackers and Pyrotechnics
In a significant move against illegal fireworks, the Pangasinan police, led by Director Col. Rollyfer Capoquian, destroyed 1,381 illegal firecrackers and pyrotechnics on Monday at Camp Gov. Antonio Sison in Lingayen. The items, which included 848 firecrackers and 533 boga (improvised cannons), were seized between December 21 and 29. The Department of Health-Ilocos Region (DOH-1)…
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Completing Education Echoes Rizal’s Patriotism, Says PMA Leader
During the 128th Rizal Day celebration in Baguio City, Philippine Military Academy Superintendent Vice Admiral Caesar Bernard Valencia emphasized the importance of education as a form of patriotism. Speaking on December 30, 2024, Valencia highlighted that completing one’s education is a significant way for the youth to contribute to the nation, echoing the values of…
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Philippines Boosts Presidential Budget for 2026 ASEAN Summit Preparations
The Office of the President in the Philippines is set to receive an additional PHP5.2 billion in its 2025 budget to prepare for hosting the ASEAN Summit in 2026, according to Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin. This budget increase was defended by Bersamin following criticisms over the higher allocation approved by the bicameral conference committee. He…
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DSWD Provides Relief to Flood-Hit Families in Davao and Soccsksargen
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has stepped up to support families affected by flash floods in the Davao and Soccsksargen regions, triggered by the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ). In Davao Occidental, the DSWD Field Office-Davao Region (FO-11) has distributed 887 family food packs (FFPs) valued at PHP541,070 to aid those displaced by…
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New DepEd Guidelines Aim to Safeguard Students and Ensure Educational Continuity Amid Disasters
The Department of Education (DepEd) has recently updated its guidelines on the suspension of classes and work in schools during various emergencies, aiming to protect students, teachers, and staff while maintaining educational continuity. The new DepEd Order No. 022, issued on December 23, 2024, addresses a range of scenarios including typhoons, heavy rainfall, earthquakes, power…
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Philippine Aviation Authority Prepares for Safe New Year Travel Following Successful Christmas Operations
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) is set to ensure safety and efficiency during the New Year travel period, following a successful management of Christmas travel. The authority reported that the holiday season’s peak travel days were handled smoothly, thanks to meticulous planning, proactive strategies, and cooperation with various airport partners. Enhancements in…
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