Author: Jerald Castaneda
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DPWH Pushes Forward with Infrastructure Upgrades in Manila and Muntinlupa
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is set to enhance the infrastructure in Manila and Muntinlupa through ongoing drainage and rehabilitation projects. The DPWH-North Manila District Engineering Office announced that drainage construction will commence on Friday along A.H. Lacson Avenue’s southbound inner lane, extending from Earnshaw Street. This project will involve a partial…
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Education Secretary Angara Addresses Youth Issues, Welcomes Feedback on Sex Education
Education Secretary Sonny Angara has openly welcomed feedback on the implementation of the Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) and the proposed Senate Bill No. 1979, aimed at preventing adolescent pregnancy. In a recent statement, Angara emphasized his commitment to tackling critical youth issues such as teenage pregnancy, HIV, and gender-based violence. He described CSE as an…
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Philippine Election Commission to Shred Six Million Ballots Amid Legal Challenges
The Philippine Commission on Elections (Comelec) has announced plans to destroy six million ballots that were initially printed for the upcoming midterm elections. This decision, as stated by Comelec Chairperson George Garcia, aims to dispel any concerns that these ballots could be misused in future elections. The ballots in question were intended for local absentee…
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House of Representatives Launches Probe into Escalating Rice and Electricity Costs
The House of Representatives has announced a thorough investigation into the rising costs of rice and electricity, as stated by Speaker Martin Romualdez during the resumption of the 19th Congress session on January 13, 2025. Romualdez emphasized the need to tackle smuggling and hoarding, which adversely affect farmers and inflate food prices, alongside examining the…
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Police in Central Visayas Call for Public Cooperation at Election Checkpoints
In Cebu City, law enforcement officials from Central Visayas are appealing to the public for full cooperation at the Commission on Elections (Comelec) checkpoints, which were set up on Sunday to enforce a nationwide gun ban in preparation for the 2025 midterm elections. Brig. Gen. Redrico Maranan, the director of the Police Regional Office-Central Visayas,…
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Ilonggos Invited to Revel in Dinagyang Festival’s ‘Sadsad sa Calle Real’
Iloilo City is buzzing with excitement as the Dinagyang Festival approaches, and locals are being encouraged to dive into the festivities by participating in the ‘Sadsad sa Calle Real.’ This event, translating to ‘merry-making along Calle Real,’ is set to transform the city’s heritage zone into a vibrant hub of celebration. Eric Divinagracia, the festival’s…
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Philippines to Launch LITAW Program for Swift Disaster Relief in January
In a significant move to bolster disaster response, the Philippines is gearing up to launch the LITAW Program this month. The initiative, which stands for Liwanag (Light), Internet, Tubig (Water), Assistance, and Welfare, aims to deliver rapid and comprehensive aid to Filipino families affected by natural disasters such as typhoons, earthquakes, and fires. Senate Majority…
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Philippines Condemns Chinese Maritime Incursions as Violations of Sovereignty
The National Maritime Council (NMC) of the Philippines has issued a strong condemnation of the ongoing illegal activities by Chinese maritime and militia forces within the country’s territorial waters and exclusive economic zone (EEZ). The NMC highlighted that these actions by China blatantly contravene the Philippine Maritime Zones Act and international maritime laws, including the…
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Ilocos Police Seize Over P1 Billion in Drugs in 2024 Operations
In a significant crackdown on illegal drugs, the Ilocos Police Regional Office (PRO-1) reported the seizure of over PHP1 billion worth of narcotics in 2024. This haul included 139,336.32 grams of shabu, 51,123.11 grams of marijuana, 70,400 marijuana seedlings, and 298,053 uprooted marijuana plants across the region. The operations, totaling 1,242, led to the arrest…
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