Author: Laarni Hilario
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Iloilo City Gears Up for the 52nd Paraw Regatta Festival
Iloilo City is bustling with activity as it prepares for the 52nd Paraw Regatta Festival, a celebration of the region’s deep maritime roots and the oldest traditional craft event in Asia. The festival, which is also the largest of its kind in the Philippines, is set to showcase the seafaring prowess of the Ilonggos. Dr.…
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DILG Secretary Remulla Prohibits Fire Personnel from Selling Fire Extinguishers
MANILA – In a stern warning, Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla has explicitly prohibited fire marshals from selling fire extinguishers to business owners seeking fire safety clearances. Remulla emphasized that any fire marshal caught engaging in such activities would be immediately dismissed. He urged the public to report any…
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Majority of Philippine Overseas Posts to Implement Online Voting for Upcoming Elections
MANILA – A significant number of Philippine overseas posts are set to adopt the Online Voting and Counting System (OVCS) for the national and local elections scheduled for May 12. According to the final voting modalities announced by the Commission on Elections (Comelec), 77 out of the 93 foreign posts will utilize the OVCS, marking…
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Pampanga Municipality Gifts PHP1.5 Million Facility to Philippine Coast Guard
In a significant move to bolster disaster management and environmental stewardship, the local government of Sto. Tomas, Pampanga, has handed over a PHP1.5 million, two-storey facility to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG). The handover ceremony, attended by Mayor John Sambo and PCG officials, took place on February 4, 2025. The new building, strategically located near…
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Supreme Court Orders Response from Congress and Executive on GAA Constitutionality Challenge
The Supreme Court has issued a directive to both Congress and the Executive branch to respond to a legal challenge against the constitutionality of Republic Act 12116, known as the General Appropriations Act (GAA). This directive came during a full court session on Tuesday, where the justices reviewed a petition for certiorari and prohibition filed…
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Iloilo City to Close Roads for Chinese New Year Grand Parade
Iloilo City is gearing up for a spectacular Chinese New Year celebration, culminating in a grand parade and cultural show on Friday. The festivities, which began on Monday at SM City, will feature a parade starting at 4 p.m., leading to road closures from 2 p.m. onwards. The Traffic and Transportation Management Office head, Uldarico…
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Philippine Government Prepares Support for Deportees from the U.S.
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in the Philippines has announced its readiness to assist Filipino nationals deported from the United States. This statement was made by Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma during a career event in Pasay City. He emphasized that the government, following directives from President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., is committed to…
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Comelec Examines Supreme Court Ruling on Election Surveys Compliance
The Commission on Elections (Comelec), led by Chairperson George Garcia, is actively reviewing a Supreme Court (SC) decision regarding the legality of election surveys. This review comes in the wake of the resumption of ballot printing for the upcoming May 12 elections, which had been halted due to Supreme Court orders affecting candidate lists. The…
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DHSUD Affirms High-Quality, Climate-Resilient Housing Under 4PH Program
The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) has declared that all housing units developed under the Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino (4PH) Program are of superior quality and designed to withstand climate challenges. This statement comes in response to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to incorporate climate-resilient features into housing to protect…
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Three Negros Oriental LGUs Gain ASF Pink Zone Status, Permitted to Export Hogs
In a significant development for the hog industry in Negros Oriental, three local government units (LGUs) have been elevated to the African swine fever (ASF) pink zone category, allowing them to transport their hogs beyond provincial borders. The announcement came from the Provincial Veterinary Office on January 24, 2025, highlighting that Vallehermoso, Ayungon, and Bais…
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