Author: Juan Santos
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NBI Arrests Three in Pampanga for Child Exploitation, Rescues Eight Minors
In a significant crackdown on child exploitation, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) apprehended three suspects in Angeles, Pampanga. The arrests were made under the provisions of Republic Act 11930, aimed at combating online sexual abuse and exploitation of children, and the amended Republic Act 9208, which addresses human trafficking. The NBI’s Human Trafficking Division…
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Irish Embassy and DOJ Collaborate on Dance Workshop for Female Inmates
In a unique initiative to foster health and cultural exchange, the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Irish Embassy in the Philippines organized a dance workshop for female inmates at the Correctional Institution for Women in Mandaluyong City. The event, held on February 12, 2025, aimed to introduce the participants to Irish dance and culture,…
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Albay Power Company Educates Local Communities on Energy Fund Utilization
In a significant move to enhance community development, AboitizPower Renewables Inc. (APRI) organized an educational session in Tiwi, Albay, focusing on the effective use of energy regulatory (ER) funds. The event, held on February 10, 2025, attracted participants from various local and national government bodies, aiming to equip them with the knowledge needed to tap…
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Philippine Migrant Workers Department Seeks Expanded Employment for Skilled Filipinos in UAE
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) in the Philippines is actively working to increase job prospects for skilled Filipino workers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), aligning with the UAE’s strategy to boost its workforce for its 2025 development goals. Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac emphasized the DMW’s dedication to finding more international job…
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Philippine National Police Reports Peaceful Start to Election Campaign
The Philippine National Police (PNP) announced that the initial day of the 90-day campaign period for national candidates passed without significant disturbances. According to the PNP’s National Election Monitoring Action Center (NEMAC), the country experienced a calm start to the election season. The PNP encouraged candidates, their supporters, and the public to maintain peace and…
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Philippine DOJ Advocates for National Unity to Enhance Online Safety for Children
MANILA – The Department of Justice (DOJ) has urged a comprehensive national effort to foster a safer online environment for Filipino children. This call to action was highlighted during the launch of this year’s Safer Internet Day (SID), organized by the DOJ’s National Coordination Center against Online Sexual Abuse or Exploitation of Children and Child…
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Angkas CEO Praised for Accountability in Cainta Road-Blocking Incident
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) commended Angkas CEO George Royeca for his accountability and cooperation in the investigation of a road-blocking incident in Cainta, Rizal. The event, which occurred on February 2, 2025, involved Angkas riders blocking an intersection to allow a motorcade to pass, despite a red light. The incident was captured on a…
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Retired Police General Involved in P6.7 Billion Drug Case Surrenders
MANILA – A former high-ranking police official implicated in the mishandling of a PHP6.7 billion drug seizure in 2022 has returned to the Philippines and turned himself in to the authorities, according to the Philippine National Police (PNP). Lt. Gen. Benjamin Santos Jr., who previously served as the PNP’s deputy chief for operations, was apprehended…
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Philippine President Marcos Jr. to Host Cambodian PM Hun Manet for Bilateral Talks
Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is set to engage in discussions with Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet on February 11, aiming to strengthen the diplomatic and economic relations between the Philippines and Cambodia. The meeting, scheduled at Malacañan Palace, coincides with Hun Manet’s inaugural official visit to the Philippines from…
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