Author: Miko Alvarez
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DOTr Secretary Assures Minimal Impact of Budget Cuts on Key Infrastructure Projects
MANILA – Jaime Bautista, the Secretary of the Department of Transportation (DOTr), announced on Tuesday that the budget reductions for 2025 will only slightly affect the department’s 16 critical infrastructure projects. Despite some cuts in funding from foreign-assisted projects, Bautista confirmed that the DOTr can still finance its flagship transport initiatives using loan funds. During…
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Negros Electric and Power Corp. Plans to Illuminate More Remote Areas in Central Negros Over Next Three Years
In a significant move towards enhancing rural electrification, Negros Electric and Power Corp. (Negros Power) has announced plans to extend electricity to more remote communities within its franchise area over the next three years. This commitment follows the successful connection of three sub-communities to the grid in December 2024, marking a pivotal step in the…
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Search Continues for Missing Crew Member of Sunken Cargo Ship in Northern Samar
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is still actively searching for Andres Bulanon, the missing chief engineer of the cargo vessel MV Jerlyn Khatness, which sank off the coast of Lavezares, Northern Samar on December 30. The vessel, carrying cement from Cebu, went down around 2:30 p.m. after being hit by large waves near Barangay Balicuatro.…
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Metro Manila Sees Significant Drop in Crime Rates in December
MANILA – The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) announced a notable decrease in crime incidents in Metro Manila by 10.62% in December. Acting Director Brig. Gen. Anthony Aberin highlighted that the number of crimes fell from 10,323 in November to 9,227 last month. Additionally, there was an 11.94% reduction in eight specific focus crimes,…
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Tragedy Strikes Davao Occidental as ITCZ-Induced Floods Claim One Life, Injure 20
In a devastating turn of events, Davao Occidental has been grappling with the aftermath of severe flooding and landslides triggered by the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) since last week. The Office of the Civil Defense in Davao Region (OCD-11) confirmed on Tuesday night that the relentless rains have led to one fatality, 20 injuries, and…
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Wage Increases in 14 Regions to Benefit Nearly 5 Million Workers
In a significant move to bolster the earnings of minimum wage workers, 14 Regional Tripartite Wage Productivity Boards (RTWPBs) have approved wage hikes that will directly impact nearly five million private sector employees in 2024. According to the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), these increases, ranging from PHP21 to PHP75, have been sanctioned across…
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Philippine National Police Mobilizes 37,000 Officers for New Year’s Safety
In a comprehensive effort to safeguard the public during New Year celebrations, the Philippine National Police (PNP) has deployed 37,000 officers nationwide. PNP Chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil highlighted the importance of law enforcement during the festive period, focusing on mitigating dangers from fireworks, fire hazards, and accidents linked to celebrations. Marbil stressed the need…
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Bicol Police Boosts Recovery with ICT Equipment Distribution to Typhoon-Hit Stations
In a significant move to aid recovery efforts, the Police Regional Office in Bicol (PRO-5) has distributed vital information and communication technology (ICT) equipment to police stations impacted by recent typhoons. The distribution took place on Friday, December 27, 2024, at the PRO-5 Grandstand in Camp Brig. Gen. Simeon A. Ola, Legazpi City. Brig. Gen.…
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Philippine Police Crack Down on 115 Online Platforms Selling Banned Firecrackers
The Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) has successfully shut down 115 online platforms that were involved in the sale of illegal firecrackers. The platforms included 59 pages on Facebook, 54 accounts on X (previously known as Twitter), one website, and one account on the audio streaming service Spotify. Additionally, the PNP-ACG is currently monitoring…
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