Author: Jerald Castaneda
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DOLE Announces Over 10,000 Job Openings in Customer Service and Call Centers
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has announced that there are currently over 10,000 job vacancies available, primarily in the customer service and call center sectors. This surge in job opportunities was highlighted in a recent report released on Friday. According to the data collected by the Bureau of Local Employment (BLE) from February…
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DOH-Region 8 Alerts Public to Water-Borne Disease Risks Amid Heavy Rains
In response to the heavy rainfall that has been affecting Eastern Visayas since last week, the Department of Health (DOH) in Region 8 has issued a stern warning about the potential outbreak of water-borne diseases. The advisory, released on Monday, highlighted the dangers of flooding which can lead to health issues such as leptospirosis, cholera,…
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Philippine Central Bank Solely Manages National Gold Reserves
MANILA – The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) announced on Monday that it exclusively manages the Philippines’ gross international reserves (GIR), which include gold. The central bank’s primary goal is to ensure the stability and convertibility of the Philippine peso and to fulfill any anticipated foreign currency demands. The BSP emphasized that the GIR is…
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Philippines and Japan Set to Supercharge Military Ties with High-Level Visits
In a toast to stronger relations, House Speaker Martin Romualdez expressed high hopes for the future of Philippine-Japan military cooperation during the National Day celebration for Emperor Naruhito’s 65th birthday in Taguig City. The event, attended by key figures including Apostolic Nuncio Charles John Brown, Senate President Francis Escudero, Japanese Ambassador Endo Kazuya, and Chief…
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Zamboanga Peninsula Police Crack Down on Illegal Drugs, Seize PHP9.1 Million Worth Since January
In a relentless effort to combat drug-related crimes, the Zamboanga Peninsula police have successfully seized illegal drugs valued at PHP9.1 million through 172 operations since the start of the year. These operations, as reported by the Police Regional Office-9 (PRO-9), have led to the apprehension of 188 suspects, among them five high-value targets. A notable…
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Negros Oriental Poised to Lead Development in New Negros Island Region
Negros Oriental is set to spearhead progress within the newly established Negros Island Region (NIR), thanks to its enhanced security and economic conditions. This was highlighted during a campaign rally for the Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas senatorial candidates at the Governor Mariano F. Perdices Memorial Coliseum in Dumaguete City on February 20, 2025. Senator…
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Philippine Police Chief Praises Swift Action in Hostage Crises: ‘Isolated Incidents, Not a Sign of Chaos’
In a bold statement, Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil has lauded the rapid and professional response of law enforcement to a recent spate of hostage situations across the Philippines. Marbil emphasized that these incidents do not indicate a broader breakdown in peace and order within the nation. From January 20 to…
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Philippine Stock Market Rises Again, Peso Remains Stable
MANILA – For the second day in a row, the Philippine stock market ended in positive territory on Wednesday, while the peso maintained a steady position. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) saw a rise of 0.41 percent, closing at 6,119.88. Conversely, the All Shares index experienced a slight decline of 0.11 percent, finishing at…
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Albay Parents and Students Smoothly Navigate DepEd’s Early Registration Drive
LEGAZPI CITY – Parents in this bustling city have eagerly participated in the Department of Education’s (DepEd) early registration initiative, ensuring their children’s enrollment in preferred schools. The three-week registration period saw an impressive turnout of 223,000 students across the region. Frances Louise Cruz, a parent who enrolled her child in Kindergarten at Ibalon Central…
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