Author: Mark Salazar
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Town Council Candidate Assassinated in Maguindanao del Norte Ambush
In a tragic incident, Jerry Beltran Dofredo, a 46-year-old candidate for town council in Northern Kabuntalan, Maguindanao del Norte, was fatally ambushed on January 18, 2025. The attack occurred around 5 p.m. near the borders of Barangays Katinggawan and San Isidro in Midsayap, North Cotabato. Dofredo, who was campaigning for reelection under the Muslim-Christian Democrats…
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Marcos Denounces Duterte’s ‘Blank Checks’ Claims in 2025 Budget as Fabrications
In a recent statement, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. firmly rejected former President Rodrigo Duterte’s accusations that the proposed 2025 national budget contained ‘blank checks.’ Speaking at a media event in Taguig City, Marcos labeled Duterte’s claims as outright lies, asserting that such practices are not permissible in the General Appropriations Act (GAA). Marcos emphasized…
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Filipino Lawyer Jordan Pizarras to Attend Trump’s Inauguration, Signaling Strong US-Philippines Ties
Filipino lawyer Jordan Pizarras, who serves as legal counsel to American businessman Timothy Strong, is set to attend the inauguration of US President-elect Donald Trump on January 20. This event underscores the United States’ dedication to strengthening its relationship with the Philippines, especially in addressing disputes in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Timothy Strong, a…
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Philippine Coast Guard Monitors Chinese ‘Monster Ship’ Off Zambales
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported that the China Coast Guard vessel 5901, known as the ‘monster ship’ due to its massive size, continues to linger off the coast of Zambales. Commodore Jay Tarriela, the PCG spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea, stated that the BRP Gabriela Silang has been closely observing the movements of…
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Soccsksargen Police Arrest 71 in Extensive Daylong Operation
In a sweeping operation across Soccsksargen, the local police force detained 71 suspects, including 31 linked to drug offenses, in a daylong effort on Wednesday. The operation, which covered North Cotabato, South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani, and the cities of Kidapawan, Tacurong, Koronadal, and General Santos, was detailed in a statement released by PRO-12 Director…
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New DOLE Guidelines on Seafarers’ Financial Claims Issued
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in Manila has released new guidelines to address disputes over financial claims by Filipino seafarers, aligning with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to fully implement the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers, Republic Act 12021. The guidelines, outlined in Department Order No. 247 of 2025, were issued on…
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LTFRB Halts Operations of Modern Jeepney Company After Deadly Crash in Bulacan
In the wake of a tragic accident in Calumpit, Bulacan, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has taken decisive action by issuing a 30-day preventive suspension to the modern public utility jeepney operator, Carmexss TSC. The suspension comes after a Carmexss TSC modern jeepney was involved in a fatal collision with a tricycle…
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Court Issues Arrest Warrants for 29 Police Officers in Mishandled P6.7 Billion Drug Case
In a significant development, a Manila court has issued arrest warrants for 29 police officers, both active and retired, linked to the mishandling of a PHP6.7 billion drug seizure in October 2022. Manila Regional Trial Court Branch 44 Judge Gwyn Calina set the bail at PHP200,000 per accused in an order dated January 14. The…
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Court Issues Arrest Warrants for 29 Police Officers in Mishandled P6.7 Billion Drug Bust
In a significant development, a Manila court has issued arrest warrants for 29 police officers, both active and retired, linked to the mishandling of a PHP6.7 billion drug seizure in October 2022. Manila Regional Trial Court Branch 44 Judge Gwyn Calina set the bail at PHP200,000 per accused in an order dated January 14. The…
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DSWD Aims to Amass 100,000 Food Packs on Negros Island Amid Volcanic Threat
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is ramping up efforts to increase the supply of family food packs (FFPs) in its Field Offices 6 and 7, located in Western and Central Visayas respectively, as the threat of another eruption from Kanlaon volcano looms. DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian has confirmed that starting Sunday, additional…
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