Author: Jessica Manalili
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Supreme Court Rules Financial Constraints Not Grounds for Nuisance Candidate Label
In a significant ruling released on Monday, the Supreme Court of the Philippines declared that a candidate’s financial situation should not be used to label them as a nuisance candidate. The decision came in response to a petition filed by Juan Juan Olila Ollesca, who was previously deemed a nuisance candidate by the Commission on…
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Election Candidates Urged to Keep Politics Out of Iglesia Ni Cristo Peace Rally
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has issued a reminder to candidates in the upcoming May 12, 2025 national and local elections to refrain from politicizing the Iglesia Ni Cristo’s (INC) peace rally in Manila. Comelec Chair George Garcia emphasized the importance of respecting the religious nature of the event, urging candidates to avoid using it…
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OCD Urges Reevaluation of Decision to Send Kanlaon Evacuees Home Amid Rising Eruption Risks
The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) has issued a strong appeal to local authorities in Bago and La Castellana, Negros Occidental, to reconsider their decision to allow more than 4,000 evacuees to return to their homes near Mt. Kanlaon. This call comes as the volcano exhibits escalating signs of potential eruption, raising concerns about the…
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Department of Health Denies Rumors of HIV-Tainted Blood Sugar Tests
The Department of Health (DOH) in Manila has refuted a viral claim suggesting that a supposed medical professional was conducting door-to-door blood sugar tests with needles allegedly contaminated with HIV. The DOH, in an advisory dated January 10 and released on Saturday, labeled the information as ‘fake’ and supported the Philippine National Police’s assertion that…
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MMDA Announces Road Closures for Subway Construction and INC Peace Rally
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has outlined significant traffic adjustments in Manila due to the Metro Manila Subway project and an upcoming peace rally by Iglesia ni Cristo (INC). MMDA Chairman Don Artes revealed that a section of Mindanao Avenue leading to Tandang Sora will be shut down starting Sunday midnight to facilitate the…
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Manila Gathers 382 Metric Tons of Waste During Jesus Nazareno Feast
In the wake of the annual Feast of the Jesus Nazareno, the city of Manila successfully managed to collect a staggering 382 metric tons of garbage. The cleanup efforts, which spanned from January 8 to January 10, were highlighted by Mayor Honey Lacuna as a significant achievement, with the total volume of waste reaching 1,138…
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DSWD to Launch Pilot of Unified ID System for Persons with Disabilities
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), in collaboration with the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA), is set to initiate a pilot test of a new unified Identification (ID) system for persons with disabilities (PWDs) from January to June 2025. The system is slated for a nationwide rollout in July, aiming to curb…
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Election Security Checkpoints to Enforce Wide Range of Violations: PNP
In preparation for the upcoming election period, security checkpoints will not only focus on enforcing the election gun ban but will also address violations of national laws and local ordinances, according to a police official in Dumaguete City. Lt. Stephen Polinar, spokesperson for the Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office, stated that these checkpoints, starting Sunday,…
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Local Officials Face Charges for Neglecting POGO Operations
In a significant crackdown on Philippine Overseas Gaming Operations (POGOs), the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) has announced that local government officials are now facing legal action for their failure to curb these activities within their areas. PAOCC Executive Director Undersecretary Gilbert Cruz highlighted that these officials cannot feign ignorance, as POGO operations are often…
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New Magna Carta Rules Promise Enhanced Conditions for Filipino Seafarers
MANILA – Senator Loren Legarda has voiced her optimism about the future working conditions of Filipino seafarers after President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. signed the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of the Magna Carta of Seafarers. Legarda, a key figure in the legislation’s creation, described the IRR’s signing as a crucial move to protect the…
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