Author: Jessica Manalili
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Marcos Champions Alyansa Candidates’ Stellar Records at Davao Rally
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. rallied support for the Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas coalition’s 12 senatorial candidates during a campaign event in Carmen, Davao del Norte on February 15, 2025. Marcos praised the candidates, including notable figures like Benhur Abalos, Erwin Tulfo, Vicente Sotto III, Bong Revilla, Lito Lapid, Manny Pacquiao, Francis Tolentino, and…
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Philippines and France Join Forces to Boost Dairy Industry
In a move to enhance the dairy sector, the Philippines and France have formalized a partnership, as disclosed by the Department of Agriculture (DA) on Saturday. The collaboration was cemented through a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed between the National Dairy Authority (NDA) of the Philippines and the French company Phylum SARL. This agreement paves…
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Iloilo City Transfers Historic Jaro Building to NCCA for Cultural Development
In a significant move for cultural preservation, Iloilo City has officially handed over the historic Jaro municipal building to the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA). The transfer was sealed with a deed of usufruct signed at the Iloilo City Hall on February 13, 2025. Mayor Jerry Treñas praised the building as a…
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DSWD’s Tara, Basa! Tutoring Program Expands to Five New Regions, Aims to Reach 138,000 Beneficiaries
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) announced on Thursday that it will extend its Tara, Basa! Tutoring Program to five additional regions in 2025, with the goal of assisting 138,407 individuals. This expansion targets struggling and non-reader elementary students, their parents or guardians, and college students from economically disadvantaged families. The initiative, which…
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Philippine Immigration Arrests Chinese Fugitive and Other Foreign Offenders
In a significant crackdown on international fugitives, the Philippine Bureau of Immigration (BI) has apprehended a 44-year-old Chinese national, Lin Guangxiu, who was attempting to extend his tourist visa. The arrest took place at the BI’s main office in Manila on February 11, 2025. Lin, who is wanted by Interpol for drug-related crimes, was caught…
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Iloilo City Considers Tax Breaks for Heritage Building Restoration
Iloilo City is exploring the possibility of offering enhanced tax incentives to owners of heritage buildings, particularly those along Calle Real, as part of a broader initiative to preserve the city’s historical architecture. Mayor Jerry Treñas has been in discussions with the city’s finance committee to extend real property tax incentives, aiming to provide owners…
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Philippine Authorities Seize P39.6 Million Worth of Marijuana Concealed in Balikbayan Boxes at Manila Port
In a significant drug bust, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) announced the seizure of approximately 28 kg of marijuana, valued at PHP39.6 million, at the Manila International Container Port (MICP) in Tondo, Manila. The discovery was made on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, and was detailed in a PDEA news release on February 7. The…
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10,000 Security Personnel to Ensure Safe Midterm Elections in Eastern Visayas
In a concerted effort to secure the upcoming midterm elections on May 12, Eastern Visayas will see the deployment of approximately 10,000 personnel from various security agencies. The initiative was announced following a solidarity pact signed by members of the Regional Joint Security Control Center (RJSCC) on Wednesday. The Philippine Army, along with the Armed…
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