Author: Jerald Castaneda
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Philippine-Mexican History Highlighted at Franz Mayer Museum’s Galleon Trade Exhibit
The Franz Mayer Museum in Mexico City is currently showcasing a significant collection of artifacts from the Manila-Acapulco Galleon trade, highlighting the deep historical connections between the Philippines and Mexico. The exhibit, which opened to the public in November 2020, features an array of items including nautical and cartographic tools, ceramics, and furniture, all of…
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City Olympics Unaffected by School Calendar Changes, Set to Proceed
CEBU CITY – Despite the shift of the school calendar back to its traditional June start, the City Olympics will go ahead as planned, a Department of Education official confirmed on Thursday. Salustiano Jimenez, the regional director for Central Visayas, stated that the event will not be impacted by the calendar change, and preparations for…
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DTI Intensifies Rice Price Surveillance to Shield Consumers
MANILA – In a bid to keep rice affordable for Filipino households, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has escalated its nationwide price surveillance. The initiative targets maintaining the cost of regular and well-milled rice between PHP40 and PHP45 per kilogram. DTI Secretary Cristina Roque emphasized the critical role of rice as a staple…
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CFO and DMW Forge Partnership to Boost OFW Reintegration
In a significant move to enhance the reintegration of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), the Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) and the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) have formalized a partnership. The collaboration was sealed with a memorandum of understanding signed by CFO chairperson Secretary Dante Ang II and DMW Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac during the…
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President Marcos Jr. Delays Signing of 2025 Budget, Aims for Pre-New Year Approval
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has announced that he requires additional time to thoroughly review the proposed PHP6.352-trillion national budget for 2025. Speaking at an event at Villamor Air Base in Pasay City, Marcos expressed concerns over the numerous alterations made to the budget, emphasizing the need for a meticulous review to ensure funds are…
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Philippines-Japan Defense Pact Hailed as Key to Regional Security
The National Security Council (NSC) has praised the newly ratified Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) between the Philippines and Japan as a pivotal element in the region’s security framework. The agreement, signed in the presence of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. at Malacañan Palace on July 8, 2024, is seen as a significant step towards enhancing…
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BCDA Aims for Seamless Handover of Camp John Hay from Private Firm
BAGUIO CITY – The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) has committed to ensuring a smooth transition of the 200-hectare leased area of Camp John Hay from its current private developer. This commitment follows a Supreme Court ruling in October that mandated the Camp John Hay Development Corporation (CJHDevCo) and other involved parties to relinquish…
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ARAL Program Act Ready to Combat Learning Loss with Swift Implementation
The Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning (ARAL) Program Act, recently signed into law, is poised to tackle learning loss with the completion of its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR). The signing ceremony, held at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City, was attended by key figures including Education Secretary Edgardo Angara, Senators Sherwin Gatchalian…
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New PTV Station in Legazpi City: A Beacon of Training and Information
Legazpi City has marked a significant milestone with the launch of a new People’s Television Network Inc. (PTV) station, celebrated by Mayor Alfredo Garbin Jr. and PTV General Manager Antonio Nebrida Jr. on December 16, 2014. The station, located in Barangay Estanza, aims to enhance the flow of accurate information about the presidency and the…
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DSWD Initiates Unified ID System to Combat Fake PWD Cards
MANILA – In a move to curb the rampant use of counterfeit identification cards for persons with disabilities (PWDs), the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is set to introduce a new unified ID system. This system, which will feature a web-based portal, aims to facilitate real-time updates and verification by businesses. The decision…
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