Author: Jean Vergara
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LTO-6 Deploys Breath Analyzers to Combat Drunk Driving During Dinagyang Festival
The Land Transportation Office in Western Visayas, known as LTO-6, has introduced four alcohol breath analyzers to strengthen the enforcement of the Anti-Drunk and Drugged Driving Act of 2013. According to LTO-6 Regional Director Gaudioso Geduspan II, these devices will be crucial in preventing drunk driving and assessing alcohol levels in drivers during accidents, especially…
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DFA Investigates Claims That Edgar Matobato Fled Philippines with New Identity
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) in Manila has launched an investigation into allegations that Edgar Matobato, a self-proclaimed hitman, has exited the Philippines using a passport under a new identity. The DFA announced on Wednesday that they could not find any passport or biometric data registered under the name Edgar Matobato. The agency’s system…
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Iloilo’s ILOBEX Trade Fair Highlights Local MSMEs During Dinagyang Season
The Iloilo Business Expo (ILOBEX) kicked off at the Festive Walk Mall on January 20, 2025, marking its fifth year of operation. The event, organized by the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) Iloilo, aims to provide a platform for local micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to showcase and promote their products during…
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DSWD Ramps Up Aid for Exploitation Survivors in Central Visayas
In a concerted effort to support those affected by exploitation, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Central Visayas has intensified its initiatives, as announced by an official on Friday. The agency has been actively assisting 39 survivors of commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC) and 18 victims of online sexual abuse or…
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DICT and ABS-CBN Join Forces for Transparent 2025 Elections
In a significant move to safeguard the integrity of the upcoming national and local elections in May 2025, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has announced a strategic partnership with ABS-CBN. This collaboration aims to fortify the automated election system against digital threats such as misinformation, cyberattacks, and the proliferation of deepfakes. DICT…
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Philippines and China Commit to Maintain ‘Provisional Arrangement’ for Ayungin Shoal Resupply
In a significant diplomatic development, the governments of the Philippines and China have agreed to uphold the ‘provisional arrangement’ that facilitates the Philippines’ unhindered rotation and resupply (RORE) missions to the BRP Sierra Madre at Ayungin Shoal. This commitment was reaffirmed during the 10th Bilateral Consultation Mechanism (BCM) meeting held in Xiamen, Fujian, on January…
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Malacañang Denies Involvement in Ouster of Rep. Elizaldy Co from Appropriations Committee Chair
MANILA – The Palace has firmly denied any involvement in the removal of Ako Bikol party-list Representative Elizaldy Co from his position as chair of the House Committee on Appropriations, according to Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin. In a statement to the press, Bersamin emphasized that the decision was entirely within the purview of Congress, stating,…
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Metro Manila Council Approves Geo-Tracking for Tobacco and Vape Business Permits
The Metro Manila Council (MMC) has given the green light to employ Geographical Information System (GIS) technology for managing permits and licenses for businesses dealing in tobacco and electronic smoking products across the National Capital Region (NCR). This decision was announced by Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chair Romando Artes, who emphasized that Resolution No.…
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