Author: Jericho Flores
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Agrarian Reform Secretary Fires Employee for Attempting to Evade Traffic Violation
MANILA – The Secretary of Agrarian Reform, Conrado Estrella III, has terminated the employment of a contract worker who tried to escape from traffic officers after committing a traffic offense in Quezon City. The worker, Russel Smith, who held the position of Administrative Staff IV, was caught illegally parking on Timog Avenue. In an attempt…
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Massive Marijuana Bust: PDEA Eradicates P5.1 Million Worth of Plants at Ilocos Sur-Benguet Border
In a significant crackdown on illegal drug cultivation, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) obliterated marijuana plants valued at PHP5.1 million during a two-day operation straddling the Ilocos Sur and Benguet provincial line. The operation, which took place on February 19 and 20, 2025, saw the destruction of 25,200 mature marijuana plants and 3,500 seedlings…
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Cashless Toll System Halted: DOTr Puts Brakes on NLEX and SLEX Cashless Plans
In a surprising move, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) has slammed the brakes on the planned rollout of cashless toll collection on major expressways in Luzon, including the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) and the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX). The announcement came from the newly-appointed DOTr Secretary Vince Dizon during a press briefing at the Palace,…
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Impeachment Showdown: VP Sara Duterte’s Trial Could Kick Off Sooner Than Expected!
In a surprising twist, former Senate President Vicente ‘Tito’ Sotto III has hinted that the impeachment trial against Vice President Sara Duterte might commence during the 19th Congress, challenging Senate President Francis Escudero’s claim that it would be deferred to the 20th Congress. Sotto, speaking at a press conference in Dumaguete City for the administration-backed…
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BIR’s Friendly Tax Compliance Drive Reaches Over 200,000 Businesses
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), under the leadership of Commissioner Romeo Lumagui Jr., successfully conducted a nationwide Friendly Tax Compliance Verification Drive (TCVD) from February 10 to 14. This initiative saw BIR personnel visiting more than 200,000 establishments across the Philippines to educate business owners about their tax obligations and compliance requirements. Commissioner Lumagui…
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FDA and Japan’s PMDA Join Forces to Fast-Track Life-Saving Drugs and Devices
In a pivotal meeting held in Alabang, Muntinlupa, the Philippine Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Japan’s Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA) have solidified their partnership to accelerate the approval process for essential medicines and medical devices. The meeting, which took place on February 18, 2025, saw both agencies recommit to enhancing their evaluation…
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Philippine Lawmaker Advocates for Sustainable Agarwood Industry to Boost Farmers’ Income
In a bid to enhance farmers’ earnings and safeguard natural resources, AGRI Party-list Representative Manoy Wilbert Lee has urged the Philippine Congress to enact legislation promoting a sustainable agarwood industry. This call to action follows the seizure of a kilogram of smuggled agarwood, valued at PHP750,000, by the Bureau of Customs at a Pasay City…
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Police Operation in Pampanga Results in One Suspect Dead, Another Injured and Arrested
In a dramatic police operation in Barangay Anunas, Angeles City, Pampanga, one suspect was killed and another was wounded and subsequently arrested. The incident occurred on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, and was reported by the Police Regional Office 3 (Central Luzon) the following day. The operation was initiated around 5:30 a.m. after reports surfaced about…
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Philippines to Maintain Patrols in Bajo de Masinloc Amid Chinese Navy’s Reckless Actions
The Philippines has vowed to continue its regular maritime operations in Bajo de Masinloc, also known as Scarborough Shoal, despite the dangerous and unprofessional maneuvers by a Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) Harbin Z-9 helicopter. The incident occurred on February 18, 2025, when the Chinese helicopter engaged in hazardous flight patterns against a Philippine…
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