Author: Mark Salazar
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Cebu Subway Project in the Works to Ease Traffic Congestion
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is actively considering the development of a subway system in Cebu to combat the province’s traffic issues. DOTr Undersecretary for Planning and Project Development, Timothy John Batan, revealed in a recent Radyo Pilipinas interview that discussions about the subway began with Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia in 2024. The subway is…
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Davao Police Crack Down on Illegal Drugs, Seize PHP1.1 Million in 24-Hour Operations
In a significant crackdown on illegal drug activities, the Davao Region’s police force successfully executed 25 operations over a 24-hour period from January 22 to 23, resulting in the seizure of drugs worth PHP1.1 million. The Police Regional Office in Davao Region (PRO-11) announced the successful operations on Thursday. According to a social media update…
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Central Visayas on the Brink of Full Compliance with Waste Management Law
Central Visayas is close to achieving complete adherence to the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000, with only seven of its 136 local government units (LGUs) yet to have their 10-year Solid Waste Management Plans approved. John Roy Quiamco, head of the solid waste management division at the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB)-Central Visayas, shared…
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LTFRB Commends Taxi Driver for Returning PHP2.4 Million to Passenger in Iloilo
MANILA – The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has praised a taxi driver for his integrity after he returned a bag containing PHP2.4 million that was left behind by a passenger in Iloilo City. LTFRB Chair Teofilo Guadiz III highlighted the driver, Anthony Barredo Aguirre, aged 52, as an example of honesty and…
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76 Local Governments in Eastern Visayas Earn Child-Friendly Status in 2024
In a significant achievement for child welfare, 76 local government units (LGUs) in Eastern Visayas have been recognized as child-friendly following the 2024 Child-Friendly Local Governance Audit (CFLGA). The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) made the announcement, celebrating the efforts of these LGUs in enhancing the safety and well-being of children within…
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New Bill Proposes Death by Firing Squad for Corrupt Government Officials
In a bold move to combat corruption, Zamboanga del Norte Representative Khymer Adan Olaso has introduced House Bill 11211, dubbed the Death Penalty for Corruption Act, to the House of Representatives. The proposed legislation aims to impose the death penalty by firing squad on public officials found guilty of corruption, misappropriation of public funds, and…
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Two More Officers Arrested in Connection with P6.7-B Drug Case, 17 Now in Custody
In a recent development in the mishandling of the PHP6.7-billion drug seizure in Manila from October 2022, two additional police officers have been apprehended in Pasay City. The arrests took place in Barangay 70 around 7:20 p.m. on Monday, as reported by the Philippine National Police on Tuesday. The officers, holding the ranks of Chief…
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Mt. Kanlaon’s Activity Puts 16,000 Negros Farmers at Risk
In Dumaguete City, the looming threat of a major eruption from Mt. Kanlaon has put over 16,000 farmers across Negros Island on high alert. According to Engineer Albert Barogo, the regional executive director of the Department of Agriculture-Negros Island Region (DA-NIR), the agency has been actively gathering data on farmers who might be displaced by…
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Bicameral Committee to Finalize Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Legislation
In a recent development, the responsibility to reconcile differing versions of the adolescent pregnancy prevention bill has been handed over to the bicameral conference committee. This decision was highlighted by Barangay Health Wellness Party-list Representative Angelica Natasha Co, who stressed the committee’s crucial role in addressing the discrepancies between the House and Senate drafts of…
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DSWD Distributes Over PHP10 Million in Aid to Bicol Residents Hit by Weather Disturbances
The Department of Social Welfare and Development in Bicol (DSWD-5) has been actively providing relief to those affected by recent weather disturbances, including typhoons Kristine (Trami) and Pepito (Man-Yi) from 2024, and a recent shear line. Over the weekend, DSWD-5, led by Regional Director Norman Laurio, distributed aid totaling PHP10.5 million across various provinces in…
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