Author: Janelle Sebastian
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CIDG Arrests Man for Fraudulently Using First Family’s Name in Government Contract Scams
FRAUDSTER ARRESTED. The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) apprehended a man, known as alias Simeon, inside a hotel in Pasay City on February 27, 2025. Simeon, who falsely claimed to be an ‘undersecretary’, was using the First Family’s name to deceive individuals into believing he could sway government procurement decisions for a commission. (Photo…
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Korean National Arrested for Carnapping in Angeles City Bar
In a significant law enforcement operation, 43-year-old Korean national Jaehoon Yoo was apprehended by police in Angeles City, Pampanga, on charges of carnapping. The arrest took place on Sunday, February 23, 2025, inside a bar in Barangay Balibago, executed by operatives from Police Station 4 of the Angeles City Police Office, in collaboration with the…
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New Era Begins: Jaro’s 14th Archbishop to Be Enthroned on April 2
The Archdiocese of Jaro in Iloilo is set to welcome its 14th archbishop, Midyphill Billones, in a grand ceremony on April 2 at the Jaro Metropolitan Cathedral. Billones, previously the auxiliary bishop of Cebu since 2019, steps into the role following the retirement of Archbishop Jose Lazo at the age of 76. Pope Francis officially…
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Bicol Region Receives PHP22 Million in Irrigation Systems from DAR and NIA
In a significant boost to the agricultural sector, the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) and the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) in Bicol have handed over PHP22 million worth of communal irrigation systems to local farmers’ associations. This initiative, announced on February 21, 2025, aims to enhance water availability and improve farming practices across two provinces…
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Philippine Coast Guard Commends Norwegian Ship for Rescuing Stranded Fisherman
MANILA – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has expressed gratitude to the crew of the Norwegian-flagged vessel MV Sunny Victory for their heroic rescue of a Filipino fisherman near Calavite Point, Mindoro. The incident occurred on Monday when 35-year-old Michael Conquesto found himself stranded after his small fishing boat suffered an engine failure at around…
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Police Operation in Pampanga Results in One Suspect Killed, Another Injured and Arrested
In a recent police operation in Barangay Anunas, Angeles City, Pampanga, one suspect was fatally shot while his accomplice was injured and taken into custody. The incident occurred on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, and was reported by the Police Regional Office 3 (Central Luzon) the following day. The operation was initiated around 5:30 a.m. following…
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President Marcos Jr. Establishes Eight New Courts in San Juan City
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has recently enacted Republic Act 12121, which authorizes the establishment of eight new courts in San Juan City. The legislation, signed into law on February 13, reassigns four existing Regional Trial Court (RTC) branches from Pasig City to San Juan City, specifically branches 68, 160, 162, and 264. Additionally, the…
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Philippine Army and ULAP Sign Agreement to Enhance Reserve Forces and ROTC
In a significant move to bolster its reserve forces and the Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC), the Philippine Army (PA) has entered into a partnership with the Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP). The agreement was formalized through a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed at the Army’s headquarters in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City,…
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Baguio Court Dismisses Another Plea Against BCDA’s John Hay Takeover
In a recent development, the Regional Trial Court in Baguio City has dismissed yet another legal challenge against the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) concerning the government’s takeover of a 247-hectare property within Camp John Hay. The court rejected a request for a temporary restraining order from sub-lessees of the Camp John Hay Development…
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