May 23, 2025

Author: Jessica Manalili

  • New Magna Carta Bill Enhances Training and Benefits for Barangay Health Workers

    Senator Loren Legarda announced on Tuesday that the passage of Senate Bill No. 2838, known as the Magna Carta of Barangay Health Workers (BHWs), will significantly improve the training and benefits available to these community health workers across the nation. The bill, which received final approval from the Senate on Monday, marks a pivotal moment…

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    Jessica Manalili

  • Samar Mayor Denounces NPA for Fatal Attack on Soldier

    In a tragic incident in Matuguinao, Samar, the local government has vehemently criticized the New People’s Army (NPA) following the death of Corporal Bobby Barocaboc. The soldier was killed on February 2, 2025, in San Roque village while on a mission to ensure the safe delivery of social services to remote areas. Mayor Aran Boller…

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    Jessica Manalili

  • Senator Dela Rosa Urges Closure of ROTC Bill Debates

    Senator Ronald dela Rosa has pushed for the termination of discussions on Senate Bill No. 2034, known as the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) Bill, following extensive debates. Addressing the Senate on Monday night, dela Rosa argued that the bill, which has been under scrutiny since its passage by the House of Representatives in December…

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    Jessica Manalili

  • Enhanced Collaboration Between DAR and MAFAR Aims to Boost Bangsamoro Farmers’ Livelihoods

    In a significant move to support agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) and the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Agrarian Reform (MAFAR) have intensified their partnership. The collaboration, formalized during a meeting at the DAR Central Office on February 3, 2025, is…

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    Jessica Manalili

  • Philippine Election Commission Approves Arrests Without Warrants for Election Offenses

    The Philippine Commission on Elections (Comelec) has recently authorized law enforcement to conduct arrests without warrants for individuals involved in vote-buying, vote-selling, and the misuse of state resources during elections. This decision was outlined in Resolution 11104, which was officially released on January 28 and made public on Monday. According to the resolution, any law…

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    Jessica Manalili

  • Philippine National Police Reports Single Validated Election Incident in Western Visayas

    The Philippine National Police (PNP) announced on Monday that they have documented a single validated election-related incident (ERI) in the lead-up to the midterm elections scheduled for May 12. According to PNP spokesperson Brig. Gen. Jean Fajardo, this incident occurred in Region 6, Western Visayas, and involved the destruction of campaign tarpaulins belonging to a…

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    Jessica Manalili

  • Philippine Highway Patrol Group Seizes 76 Stolen Vehicles, Arrests 45 in January Crackdown

    The Philippine National Police-Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG) announced a successful month of operations in January, recovering 76 stolen vehicles and apprehending 45 suspects. Brig. Gen. Eleazar Matta, the officer in charge at HPG, detailed that the haul included 59 motor vehicles and 17 motorcycles. Additionally, the group filed 14 criminal cases related to these thefts.…

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    Jessica Manalili

  • Philippine Coast Guard Saves Man After Overboard Incident at Lucena Port

    In a dramatic rescue operation, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) successfully saved a man who fell overboard at Lucena Port in Quezon on a Sunday afternoon. The incident, which occurred on February 2, 2025, prompted a swift response from the Coast Guard Sub-Station-Lucena’s search and rescue team, working alongside the Sea Marshal Unit of Southern…

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    Jessica Manalili

  • Warm Weather Forecast for Most of the Philippines Due to Easterlies

    MANILA – The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) announced on Sunday that a significant portion of the Philippines will enjoy warm weather as the northeast monsoon, known locally as ‘amihan,’ diminishes in strength. According to PAGASA’s 4 a.m. bulletin, weather forecaster Benison Estareja noted that the northeast monsoon’s influence will be limited…

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    Jessica Manalili

  • DILG Distributes P13.37 Million in Incentives to Antique’s Top-Performing Local Governments

    In a significant recognition of excellence in local governance, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has awarded PHP13.377 million in incentives to the provincial government of Antique and nine of its municipalities for their outstanding performance in the Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) program. The ceremonial handover took place in San…

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    Jessica Manalili