Author: Jessica Manalili
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President Marcos Urges Unity Among Government Officials for National Progress
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. convened with Visayas governors and ‘One Cebu’ officials at the Cebu Provincial Capitol, emphasizing the critical role of unity in driving the nation’s development forward. Despite the inevitability of political disagreements, Marcos stressed the importance of a unified approach among government leaders to effectively serve and empower the Filipino people.…
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Cordillera Farmers Equipped to Combat Frost Effects on Crops
In the highlands of the Cordillera region, farmers are well-prepared to mitigate the impact of frost on their crops, thanks to support from the Department of Agriculture in the Cordillera Administrative Region (DA-CAR). Aida Pagtan, head of the DA-CAR Regional Agriculture and Fisheries Information Service, highlighted the various tools provided to farmers, including sprinklers, water…
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President Marcos Urges Filipinos to Embrace Ambitious Goals for National Good on Chinese New Year
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. conveyed his warm wishes to the Filipino-Chinese community and the entire nation as they celebrated Chinese New Year on Wednesday. He highlighted the significance of the occasion, which marks the transition into the Year of the Snake, as a time of hope, renewal, and resilience. Marcos encouraged Filipinos to harness…
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Six New People’s Army Rebels Surrender in Masbate, Hand Over Weapons
In a significant development in the fight against insurgency, six members of the New People’s Army (NPA) turned themselves in at the Esperanza Municipal Police Station in Masbate province over the weekend. The surrender took place in Barangay Poblacion and was reported by Lt. Col. Malu Calubaquib, spokesperson for the Police Regional Office in Bicol…
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West Visayas State University’s Cancer Center Now Fully Operational
The cancer center at West Visayas State University Medical Center (WVSUMC) in Iloilo City is now set to operate full-time, thanks to the addition of 52 new staff members. This announcement was made by WVSU president Dr. Joselito Villaruz during his State of the University Address on January 28, 2025. Initially, there were concerns that…
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BuCor and PEZA Push for Mimaropa’s Inclusion in Luzon Economic Growth Area
The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) and the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) are advocating for the inclusion of the Mimaropa region in the Luzon Economic Growth Area. This initiative follows the signing of a memorandum of agreement to transform the Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm in Puerto Princesa, Palawan, into a productive economic zone. BuCor…
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Government Boosts Seven CamSur Micro-Enterprises with P1.67M Seed Fund
In a significant boost to local economies, the Department of Social Welfare and Development in Bicol (DSWD-5) has disbursed PHP1.67 million in startup funds to seven associations in Camarines Sur under the Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP). This initiative, aimed at fostering sustainable livelihoods, has been supporting 120 participants since December 2024, according to a recent…
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Ilocano Mathletes Set to Receive P300,000 Boost After World Championship Win
In a commendable gesture, Mirae Asia Energy Corporation, a solar power project operator in Ilocos Norte, has pledged a donation of PHP300,000 to a group of six outstanding students from Sarrat National High School. These students, dubbed ‘mathletes,’ clinched various awards at the 2024 World International Mathematical Olympiad held in Shenzhen, China from January 3…
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Maharlika Investment Corporation Considers Funding Nuclear Energy Initiatives in the Philippines
MANILA – The Maharlika Investment Corporation (MIC) has shown interest in potentially financing nuclear energy projects as part of efforts to diversify the Philippines’ energy sources and reduce electricity costs. During a press briefing at the Palace, MIC’s president and CEO, Rafael Consing Jr., indicated a willingness to explore nuclear power investments, provided they comply…
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Philippines Forced to Defend Itself Against China’s Illegal Maritime Actions, Says Defense Secretary
In a recent interview with Hoover Institution’s ‘Battlegrounds’, Philippine National Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. expressed that China’s unlawful actions in the country’s waters are pushing the Philippines to take defensive measures and stand up for its rights. Teodoro highlighted that China’s aggressive tactics in the West Philippine Sea, including the use of maritime forces…
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