Author: Jericho Flores
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Tacloban Bankers Confirm Sufficient ATM Cash for Holiday Season
In Tacloban City, the local bankers’ association has reassured residents that there will be ample cash available in ATMs throughout the holiday period. Francisco Barredo, the president of the Tacloban Bankers Association, emphasized that despite the numerous holidays this week, dedicated staff are continuously monitoring and managing the cash levels in each ATM to prevent…
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Chinese National Arrested in Pasay Linked to Illegal POGO in Tarlac
In a recent operation, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced the apprehension of a Chinese woman, Pan Meishu, alias Hannah, aged 49, in Pasay City. The arrest took place on Thursday, and she is currently detained by the BI pending her deportation. Pan is suspected of being connected to the illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator…
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DPWH-Ilocos Region Distributes Relief to Calamity-Affected Staff
In a heartwarming gesture of solidarity, the Department of Public Works and Highways in the Ilocos Region (DPWH-1) has been distributing food packs to its employees who have been impacted by recent natural disasters. This initiative, which began on December 2, was carried out across various district engineering offices in the region, with support from…
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Lagdameo Denounces Violent Killings in Maguindanao, Vows Justice
In a strong statement from Manila, Special Assistant to the President Antonio Ernesto Lagdameo Jr. expressed his condemnation of the recent violent killings in Rajah Buayan, Maguindanao del Sur. He emphasized that such acts of violence are unacceptable in the nation. Lagdameo extended his deepest sympathies to the families affected by the tragedy, particularly noting…
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President Marcos Jr. and Family to Celebrate Christmas in Manila
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and his family will celebrate the Christmas holiday at Malacañan Palace in Manila, as confirmed by Cesar Chavez, the Acting Secretary of the Presidential Communications Office. Chavez mentioned that the family’s plan is to stay in Manila for the festive season. This marks the third consecutive year that the First…
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Ceasefire with Communists Grants Respite to Terrorists, Says Defense Chief
MANILA – National Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. expressed concerns that a ceasefire with the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army-National Democratic Front (CPP-NPA-NDF) would essentially pause efforts to combat terrorism. In a statement shared on the Presidential Communications Office’s Facebook Page, Teodoro emphasized that any truce with the CPP-NPA-NDF equates to a ceasefire…
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Senator Legarda Proposes Bill to Enhance Fairness in Tertiary Education Funding
Senator Loren Legarda has introduced a new legislative measure aimed at fostering fairness and inclusivity in the distribution of the Tertiary Education Subsidy (TES) as outlined in Republic Act No. 10931, known as the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act. The TES program is designed to financially assist eligible Filipino students attending state and…
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Philippine Military Chief Commends Troops’ Dedication During Holiday Visits
In a series of visits to frontline units across Luzon, General Romeo Brawner Jr., the head of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), expressed his admiration for the troops’ commitment and professionalism as the military marked its 89th founding anniversary on December 21. Brawner’s visits, which took place from December 16 to 17, included…
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Philippines to Import Record 4.7 Million Metric Tons of Rice Amid Natural Disasters
The Department of Agriculture (DA) announced on Tuesday that the Philippines might import up to 4.7 million metric tons of rice by year’s end, a record high driven by the impact of natural disasters on domestic rice production. As of December 12, actual rice imports have already reached 4.48 million metric tons, according to the…
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Mary Jane Veloso Set to Return to the Philippines After Years on Death Row
Mary Jane Veloso, a Filipino worker who has been on death row in Indonesia since 2010, is set to return to the Philippines following successful negotiations between the governments of Manila and Jakarta. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin expressed gratitude towards Indonesia for facilitating Veloso’s return, describing it as a result of over a decade of…
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