Author: Jericho Flores
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DPWH Finishes P28.9 Million Flood Defense Project in La Union
In a significant move to bolster flood defenses, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed a PHP28.9 million flood control structure in Barangay Namaltugan, Sudipen, La Union. The project, finalized on December 14 of the previous year, spans 254 lineal meters and serves to protect four local villages from the flooding threats…
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Albay Honors Late Congressman Edcel Lagman with Half-Mast Flags
In a solemn tribute, the provincial government of Albay has mandated that the Philippine flag be flown at half-mast across all government offices in the province. This directive comes in honor of the late First District Representative Edcel Lagman Sr., who died at the age of 82 on Thursday afternoon. Acting Governor Glenda Bongao issued…
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Marcos Claims Supreme Court Challenge to 2025 Budget is Destabilization Tactic
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has accused those challenging the 2025 General Appropriations Act (GAA) in the Supreme Court of attempting to destabilize the government. Speaking in Lapu-Lapu City, Marcos expressed that there is no backup plan should the court rule against the budget, suggesting that such a ruling would effectively halt government operations, which…
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Over 32,000 ASF Vaccine Doses Administered by Department of Agriculture
The Department of Agriculture has successfully distributed over 32,000 doses of the AVAC live vaccine from Vietnam as part of its government-controlled initiative to combat African swine fever (ASF). The vaccination campaign, which began on August 30, 2024, in Barangay Malapad na Parang, Lobo, Batangas, has now reached 11 municipalities across five provinces. Assistant Secretary…
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Police Intensify Search for Gunmen After Deadly Attack in Maguindanao del Sur
In Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao del Sur, authorities are ramping up efforts to capture two gunmen on a motorcycle who carried out a deadly assault in Barangay Labu-Labu on Monday evening. The attack claimed the lives of two individuals and left three others wounded. According to Colonel Bobby Paloma, the provincial police director, the assailants targeted…
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Government Provides Relief to Fire Victims in Camarines Sur and Albay
In a compassionate response to recent fire outbreaks, the Department of Social Welfare and Development in Bicol (DSWD-5) has stepped up to support the affected families. Over the weekend, DSWD-5’s Disaster Response Management Division (DRMD) provided crucial aid to five families impacted by fires in Iriga City, Camarines Sur, and Legazpi City, Albay. The total…
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Quezon City Prepares for Chinese New Year Festivities with Road Closures in Banawe Chinatown
Quezon City is gearing up for the Chinese New Year celebrations in Banawe, its designated Chinatown, with several roads set to be closed temporarily on Wednesday. The city government has taken to social media to inform the public that these closures will be in place from midnight until 9 p.m., to facilitate the welcoming of…
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Dinagat Islands Enhances Tourism Appeal with New Accreditations
In a move to elevate its tourism sector, the Dinagat Islands provincial government has recently accredited a range of services, including 10 accommodation establishments, six community tour guides, and three water transport vehicles. This initiative, announced by Governor Nilo Demerey Jr., aims to uphold high standards of quality and reliability in the province’s tourism offerings.…
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Philippine Military Successfully Completes Resupply Operation at BRP Sierra Madre
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) announced the successful completion of a resupply and troop rotation mission at the BRP Sierra Madre stationed at Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea on January 24, 2025. The operation, which involved the vessel M/V Lapu-Lapu, was executed with the assistance of the Philippine Coast Guard. Colonel…
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