Author: Jericho Flores

  • House Committee Issues Subpoenas to Absent Social Media Influencers and Vloggers

    The House Tri Committee (Tri Comm) has taken decisive action by issuing subpoenas to several social media influencers and vloggers who did not appear at a recent congressional hearing, despite receiving show cause orders. The committee warned that further non-compliance could result in legal repercussions. Notable absentees included Trixie Cruz-Angeles, Krizette Laureta Chu, Sass Rogando…

  • Lacson Advocates for Complete Government Digitalization to Combat Corruption

    Former senator Panfilo Lacson expressed his support for the Marcos administration’s initiative to fully digitalize government operations, emphasizing its potential to reduce corruption and crime. Speaking at a press conference in Pasay City organized by the administration-supported Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas, Lacson highlighted how digitalization could streamline government processes and minimize opportunities for graft.…

  • Dingras Town Gifts Nearly 20 Hectares to Agriculture Department, Receives Livestock Truck in Return

    In a significant move to bolster agricultural development, the Dingras town government in Ilocos Norte has donated a 19.64-hectare plot to the Department of Agriculture (DA). This generous act was formalized on Monday, February 17, 2025, with the signing of a deed of donation, facilitated by Mayor Joefrey Saguid. In a reciprocal gesture, the DA…

  • Philippine Retirement Authority Steps in to Aid Korean Retirees Displaced from Camp John Hay

    In Baguio City, the Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA) has committed to supporting Korean retirees who have been impacted by the recent takeover of leased areas within Camp John Hay. This action follows the Bases Conversion and Development Authority’s (BCDA) decision to reclaim the area, which includes hotels where approximately 40 Korean retirees have been living.…

  • New Multispecies Hatchery Project Launched in Surigao del Sur

    In a significant move to bolster local aquaculture, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources in Caraga (BFAR-13) has initiated the construction of a PHP26.4-million multispecies hatchery in Bislig City, Surigao del Sur. The groundbreaking ceremony, held on February 14, 2025, in Barangay Caguyao, was attended by BFAR-Caraga Director Omnia Olama and Bislig City Mayor…

  • MARINA Embarks on Global Digital Certification Pilot with ICS and LROO

    MANILA – The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has initiated a pilot project aimed at integrating its digital system with the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and Lloyd’s Register OneOcean (LROO), a leading maritime digital solutions platform. This collaboration, announced in a recent press release, focuses on enhancing the MARINA Integrated Seafarers Management Online (MISMO) system…

  • Subic Bay Freeport Zone to Begin Construction of Affordable Housing for Workers in Early 2024

    The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) is set to kick off the construction of socialized housing units within the Subic Bay Freeport Zone (SBFZ) in the first quarter of 2024, announced SBMA Chairperson and Administrator Eduardo Jose Aliño. This initiative falls under the Marcos administration’s Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino (4PH) Program, aimed at providing…

  • President Marcos Jr. Commits to Ongoing Support for 4Ps Beneficiaries Through Job Fairs

    President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. visited the Iloilo Sports Complex in La Paz, Iloilo City, to attend the ‘Trabaho Para sa Bagong Pilipinas’ job fair, aimed at supporting members of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) in transitioning from government assistance to self-reliance. During his visit on February 13, 2025, Marcos emphasized the government’s commitment…

  • High-Ranking NPA Official Killed in Butuan City Skirmish

    In a significant blow to the New People’s Army (NPA) in the Caraga region, Myrna Sularte, known by her alias Maria Malaya, was fatally shot during a confrontation with the Philippine Army’s 30th Infantry Battalion in Barangay Pianing, Butuan City. The incident occurred on February 12, 2025, marking a pivotal moment in the ongoing conflict…

  • Philippines and Latvia Ink Deal to Recognize Seafarers’ Certificates

    In a move to enhance maritime collaboration, the Philippines and Latvia have formalized an agreement that recognizes the seafarers’ certificates issued by the Philippines’ Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA). The signing took place in Manila, aiming to open up new avenues for Filipino seafarers to work on ships registered under the Latvian flag. According to MARINA,…