Author: Janelle Sebastian
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Sagada Coffee Industry Receives P33 Million Boost from DA-PRDP
The Department of Agriculture’s Philippine Rural Development Project (DA-PRDP) has approved an additional P33 million to enhance the coffee industry in Sagada, Mountain Province. This funding marks a significant achievement for the Sagada Arabica Coffee Growers and Processors’ Organization, Inc. (SACGPO), as it is the first such project in the North Luzon Cluster under the…
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Sugar Regulatory Administration Postpones Sugar Order 6 to Address Import Concerns
The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) has announced a delay in the implementation of Sugar Order 6, which outlines the importation rules for various sugars and sugar confectionery products. This decision follows a letter from the Federation of Philippine Industries to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., highlighting potential issues such as delays in import processing, compliance…
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Tacloban City Police and PDEA Seize P9.7 Million Shabu in Major Drug Bust
In a significant operation against illegal drugs, law enforcement officials from the Tacloban City Police Station and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) conducted a successful buy-bust operation in Barangay 25, Magsaysay Boulevard, Tacloban City. The operation, which took place on the night of January 29, 2025, resulted in the arrest of a suspect known…
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DSWD and Comelec Collaborate to Educate 4Ps Beneficiaries on Voting Technology
In a significant voter education initiative, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the Commission on Elections (Comelec) joined forces to inform approximately 500 beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) in Liloan, Cebu about the features of the automated counting machine (ACM) set to be used in the upcoming May 12…
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DOJ Drops Charges Against Former Health Secretary Garin and Others in Dengvaxia Case
The Department of Justice (DOJ) in Manila has decided to drop the charges against former Health Secretary and current Iloilo 1st District Representative Janette Garin, along with two other officials, related to the controversial Dengvaxia vaccine. The DOJ concluded that the actions taken by the accused did not show a reckless disregard for safety that…
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New Dialysis Center at Western Pangasinan Hospital Enhances Local Healthcare Access
The Western Pangasinan District Hospital in Alaminos City has recently inaugurated its own dialysis center, marking a significant improvement in healthcare accessibility for residents of Western Pangasinan. Since its opening on January 13, the center has been serving 11 out of the 29 registered patients, offering them free hemodialysis services. This initiative has notably reduced…
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Quezon City Launches Free Cervical Cancer Screening Program
In a significant move to enhance women’s health, Quezon City has introduced a free cervical cancer screening program across its health centers and clinics. Mayor Joy Belmonte emphasized the critical role of early detection in combating cervical cancer, a disease that, despite being preventable and treatable, remains prevalent among Filipino women. The initiative underscores the…
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