Author: Miko Alvarez
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Educators to Receive Increased Compensation for 2025 Election Duties
In a recent announcement, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) has confirmed that teachers involved in the upcoming May 12, 2025 national and local elections will be compensated at higher rates than in previous years. Lionel Marco Castillano, the regional election director for the Negros Island Region, highlighted that this decision follows appeals for better remuneration…
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Davao City Ramps Up Dengue Prevention Initiatives
DAVAO CITY – In a concerted effort to curb the spread of dengue, the Davao City Health Office (CHO) is stepping up its preventive measures, calling on the community to take an active role in eliminating mosquito breeding grounds. Melodina Babante, who leads the CHO’s Tropical Disease Division, reported a rise in dengue cases to…
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DOH Endorses Changes to PhilHealth Premiums and Budget Calculations
The Department of Health (DOH) has expressed its support for the proposed modifications to the Universal Health Care (UHC) Act, following the approval of House Bill (HB) 11357 on its second reading by the House of Representatives. Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa praised the amendment proposed by Marikina City 2nd District Rep. Stella Luz Quimbo, which…
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Solar Power Brightens Future for Two Cebu Schools
In a significant move towards sustainable education, Pangan-an Elementary and High Schools on a remote island in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, have been equipped with solar power systems. The initiative, led by Aboitiz InfraCapital Cebu Airport Corporation, the private operator of Mactan Cebu International Airport, marks a new chapter for these educational institutions. On January 22,…
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Police Operations in Manila and Pampanga Net Over PHP8 Million in Illegal Drugs
In a series of successful anti-drug operations over the weekend, law enforcement agencies in Manila and Pampanga apprehended five suspects and seized illegal drugs valued at over PHP8 million. In Manila, a 40-year-old individual was arrested during a buy-bust operation in Barangay 513, Sampaloc, where authorities seized 44 kilograms of suspected dried marijuana, estimated to…
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Marcos Joins Al Isra Wal Mi’raj Celebration, Urges Unity and Resilience
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. participated in the commemoration of Al Isra Wal Mi’raj on Sunday, expressing his desire for the event to foster unity and resilience across the nation. The celebration, which honors the Night Journey and Ascension of Prophet Muhammad, holds profound spiritual significance for Muslims, serving as a period for deep reflection.…
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Metro Manila Nets P42.3 Million in Fines from 148,000 Ordinance Violators in Early 2025
In the first 24 days of 2025, the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) in Manila reported apprehending 148,000 people for breaching local ordinances, amassing fines totaling PHP42.3 million. The crackdown targeted a variety of infractions, with the highest number of cases related to public smoking and drinking, totaling 51,278. Other significant violations included 15,788…
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Davao City Police Ramp Up Security for Chinese New Year Celebrations
The Davao City Police Office (DCPO) has outlined extensive security measures to guarantee a peaceful Chinese New Year celebration on January 29, 2025. Acting Director Col. Hansel Marantan emphasized that police officers will be strategically positioned across the city to uphold peace and order during the festivities. Items such as firecrackers, fireworks, backpacks, alcoholic drinks,…
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Taguig Police Seize P4.8 Million Shabu in Sting Operation
In a significant blow to drug trafficking, the Taguig City Police Station successfully conducted a buy-bust operation, leading to the arrest of a high-value female suspect, Sherhana Hatae, aged 33. The operation, which took place in Barangay South Signal around 11:40 p.m. on Wednesday, resulted in the seizure of shabu valued at approximately PHP4.8 million.…
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5.8 Earthquake Strikes Southern Leyte, Philippines
A significant earthquake of magnitude 5.8 shook Southern Leyte on Thursday morning, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). The seismic event occurred at 7:39 a.m., centered 10.01 kilometers southeast of San Francisco, at a depth of 14 kilometers. The quake was strongly felt in San Francisco with an intensity of VI,…
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