Author: Herminio Racelis
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Philippine Government to Allocate PHP9 Billion for Car Manufacturers Under New RACE Program
The Philippine government is set to launch the Revitalizing the Automotive Industry for Competitiveness Enhancement (RACE) program, with a budget of PHP9 billion aimed at supporting participating car manufacturers (PCM). The initiative will be rolled out via a Joint Administrative Order (JAO), as announced by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). The RACE program…
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Zamboanga City Enhances Waste Management with New Fleet of Dump Trucks
Zamboanga City has taken a significant step forward in improving its waste management system by introducing the first set of 10 new dump trucks. This initiative, part of a larger PHP59-million investment, was launched on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, with the aim of enhancing garbage collection services across various barangays. Mayor John Dalipe officiated the…
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Comelec Advances with 27 Million Ballots Printed for Upcoming Elections
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has made significant progress in its ballot printing efforts for the upcoming May 12 national and local elections, having printed 27 million ballots since late January. This number represents 37 percent of the total 72,107,420 ballots needed for the polls. Chairperson George Erwin Garcia expressed satisfaction with the progress, noting…
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NCRPO Lodges Multiple Charges Against Taguig Police for Illegal Home Entry
MANILA – The head of the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO), Brig. Gen. Anthony Aberin, announced on Thursday that criminal charges have been filed against ten police officers accused of unlawfully entering a residence in Taguig City on February 9 without a search warrant. Aberin detailed that the officers face charges including robbery, grave…
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Lacson Advocates for Permanent Status of Kadiwa Program to Combat Inflation
Senatorial candidate Panfilo Lacson, supported by the administration, is advocating for the Kadiwa ng Pangulo program to become a permanent fixture through new legislation. This initiative, a key project under President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., aims to tackle inflation by allowing direct sales from farmers and food producers to consumers, thus cutting out numerous intermediaries…
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NBI’s Charge Recommendations Boost Impeachment Case Against VP Sara Duterte
In a significant development in the political landscape, the National Bureau of Investigation’s (NBI) recommendation to press charges against Vice President Sara Duterte has been hailed by House of Representatives leaders as a boost to the ongoing impeachment case against her. The NBI’s suggestion to file charges of grave threats and inciting to sedition was…
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Maguindanao del Sur Leaders Hand Over 16 Illegal Firearms to Military
In a significant move towards peace, local leaders and residents of Datu Saudi Ampatuan in Maguindanao del Sur voluntarily surrendered 16 high-powered weapons to the military on Tuesday. This action is part of the ongoing efforts under the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) initiative aimed at curbing the proliferation…
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Election Officials Launch Operation ‘Baklas’ to Clear Prohibited Campaign Materials
In a concerted effort to enforce election regulations, personnel from the Commission on Elections (Comelec) in Central Visayas kicked off Operation ‘Baklas’ on Tuesday, the first day of the 90-day national campaign period. The initiative targets campaign materials improperly placed on government facilities, national highways, and other unauthorized locations across Metro Cebu. Comelec-7 Director Francisco…
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