Author: Jerald Castaneda
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14,000 Police Officers to Ensure Safety at Black Nazarene Feast in Manila
The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) has announced plans to deploy over 14,000 officers to safeguard the upcoming Feast of the Black Nazarene in Manila’s Quiapo district on January 9. Acting director Brig. Gen. Anthony Aberin detailed that the force would consist of 12,168 officers dedicated to securing the area and procession route, supplemented…
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Peaceful Christmas Celebrations Signal Decline of Communist Insurgency in the Philippines
MANILA – The absence of threats from communist rebels during the recent Christmas period marks a significant decline in the strength of the Communist Party of the Philippines – New People’s Army (CPP-NPA). Undersecretary Ernesto Torres Jr., executive director of the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC), highlighted this unprecedented peace…
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President Marcos Jr. Honors Late US President Jimmy Carter’s Legacy of Service
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. paid tribute to the late former US President Jimmy Carter, who passed away at the age of 100 on Sunday. Marcos highlighted Carter’s steadfast commitment to humanitarian efforts, peace, justice, and human rights. In a statement shared on his social media platforms, Marcos described Carter as a humanitarian who lived…
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5.6 Earthquake Strikes Siargao Island, Philippines
Early Saturday morning, a 5.6 magnitude earthquake struck Siargao Island, as reported by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). The seismic event occurred at 2:42 a.m., centered 35 kilometers off the coast of General Luna in Surigao del Norte, with a depth of 58 kilometers. The earthquake, classified as tectonic, caused varying intensities…
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Senate Surges Forward with Marcos Administration’s Development Goals
In a productive year marked by legislative achievements, the Senate, under the leadership of Senate President Francis Escudero, has made significant strides in advancing the Marcos administration’s development agenda. During the third regular session of the 19th Congress, the Senate passed a total of 108 bills, with 72 of them being signed into law, showcasing…
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New Ethnobotanical Center in Tarlac to Enhance Agricultural Development
In a significant move to enhance agricultural development, the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA), in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture (DA) Regional Field Office 3 and Pampanga State Agricultural University (PSAU), has initiated the establishment of a 10-hectare ethnobotanical learning facility in New Clark City, Capas, Tarlac. This initiative, formalized through signed memoranda…
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Massive Holiday Travel Surge: Nearly 190,000 Passengers at Airports Over Christmas
MANILA – The holiday season saw a significant increase in travel, with nearly 190,000 passengers moving through airports on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, according to the Bureau of Immigration (BI). Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado reported that a total of 186,193 travelers were processed by immigration officers across the country during these two days. On…
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Fireworks Injuries Rise to 69 as DOH Reports 26 New Cases
The Department of Health (DOH) has announced an increase in fireworks-related injuries (FWRIs), with 26 additional cases reported across different regions, bringing the total to 69 incidents from December 22 to December 26. A significant majority of these injuries, 74%, were sustained by individuals actively using firecrackers. Moreover, 86% of the cases were linked to…
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PHP202.5 Million Grand Lotto 6/55 Jackpot Awaits Lucky Winner on Christmas
MANILA – The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) announced that a staggering PHP202.5 million jackpot for the Grand Lotto 6/55 will be up for grabs during the Christmas Day evening draw. The jackpot reached this impressive amount after no winners emerged from the previous draw on Monday. PCSO General Manager Melquiades Robles confirmed that a…
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Newly Commissioned Army Officers Express Gratitude to Antique Province for Educational Support
In a heartfelt acknowledgment, three newly commissioned officers of the Philippine Army expressed their deep gratitude to the Antique provincial government for the Educational Assistance Program (EAP) that enabled them to complete their college education. The officers, 2Lt. Jeannie Mandia, 2Lt. Ryan Galindo, and 2Lt. Jay Vee Mosquera, met with Antique Governor Rhodora Cadiao to…
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