Author: Jerald Castaneda
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Mary Jane Veloso’s Transfer to Philippines Elicits Diverse Reactions from Filipino Diaspora
LEGAZPI CITY – The news of Mary Jane Veloso’s transfer from Indonesia to the Philippines has sparked a range of emotions among Filipino expatriates and immigrants from Catanduanes. Nanette Balin Rigos, a Filipina teacher who has lived in Indonesia for nearly two decades, expressed her gratitude towards the Indonesian government’s decision, calling it a ‘gesture…
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Iloilo Province to Distribute PHP72.5 Million in Allowances to Community Volunteers Starting December
In a significant move to support community service, Iloilo Governor Arthur Defensor Jr. announced that starting December, barangay volunteers across the province will receive their annual allowance. The total amount allocated for this initiative is PHP72.5 million, with each volunteer receiving PHP5,000. This announcement was made during a press conference where Defensor emphasized the importance…
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Authorities Seize P2.5 Million in Smuggled Cigarettes in Davao City Raid
In a significant crackdown on smuggling, law enforcement officials in Davao City seized smuggled cigarettes worth PHP2.5 million in Barangay Angliongto. The operation, executed on Tuesday, led to the apprehension of two individuals accused of breaching the Graphic Health Warnings Law (RA 10643) and the Anti-Agricultural Economic Sabotage Act (RA 10845). The Police Regional Office…
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More Than 1,000 Families Remain in Shelters in Pangasinan After Typhoon Pepito
In the aftermath of Typhoon Pepito, also known internationally as Man-yi, over 1,000 families, totaling 3,336 individuals, continue to seek refuge in evacuation centers across Pangasinan. As of Monday afternoon, these families had evacuated their homes over the weekend to escape the storm’s wrath. Assistant Director Pia Flores from the Pangasinan Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction…
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Bicol Region Initiates Preemptive Evacuations Ahead of Typhoon Pepito
In anticipation of Typhoon Pepito’s arrival, local authorities across the Bicol region have begun preemptive evacuations to safeguard residents. The typhoon, expected to make landfall on Saturday, has prompted governors from Albay, Catanduanes, Camarines Sur, Camarines Norte, Sorsogon, and Masbate to order evacuations in areas prone to flooding, landslides, and storm surges. Gremil Alexis Naz,…
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New Hospital Law Enhances Healthcare in Victorias City
The healthcare landscape in Victorias City, Negros Occidental, is set to improve significantly following the signing of Republic Act 12070 by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. This new law establishes the Victorias City General Hospital, promising better medical services for locals and those from surrounding areas. TESDA Director General Jose Francisco Benitez, who initially proposed…
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Cagayan Officials Enforce Mandatory Evacuations Ahead of Typhoon Ofel
In response to the looming threat of Typhoon Ofel, also known internationally as Usagi, local officials in Cagayan have initiated mandatory evacuations to safeguard residents. Santa Ana’s Mayor Nelson Robinion issued Executive Order No. 45-2024, directing the local police and village officials to assist in relocating vulnerable residents from Barangay Casambalangan, which is at risk…
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Philippine Army Discovers Infant Remains in Abandoned NPA Camp in Northern Samar
In a somber discovery, the Philippine Army found the remains of an infant in an abandoned camp of the New People’s Army (NPA) located in the mountainous region of Catubig, Northern Samar. The find, reported by the 20th Infantry Battalion on November 14, 2024, suggests potential breaches of human rights and International Humanitarian Law (IHL).…
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Negros Oriental Enhances ASF Prevention with Biosafety Officers
In a proactive move to curb the spread of African swine fever (ASF), Negros Oriental has stationed barangay biosafety officers (BBOs) in 22 of its municipalities and cities. Jaymar Vilos, a spokesperson for the Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO), revealed that each local government unit (LGU) has assigned three BBOs to keep a close watch on…
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39,423 Students in Antique Receive School-Based Vaccinations
In a significant health initiative, 39,423 students in Antique have participated in a school-based immunization program targeting Measles-Rubella, Tetanus-Diphtheria, and Human Papillomavirus, as reported by the Integrated Provincial Health Office (IPHO). The announcement was made by IPHO Information Officer Irene Duldoco during a press conference in San Jose de Buenavista on November 8, 2024, just…
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