Author: Noemi Villanueva
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DOLE Bicol Job Fair Offers Over 3,000 Vacancies, Aims to Boost Local Economy
In a significant effort to enhance employment opportunities, the Department of Labor and Employment in Bicol (DOLE-5) organized a one-day job fair at Ayala Malls in Legazpi City on January 31, 2025. The event showcased over 3,000 job vacancies, drawing a large crowd of hopeful job seekers eager to connect with potential employers. DOLE-5 Director…
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Legazpi City Distributes 500 Bags of Affordable BBM Rice to Vulnerable Groups
In a significant move to support the underprivileged, Legazpi City successfully sold 500 bags of Bagong Bayaning Magsasaka (BBM) Rice to priority sectors at the Kadiwa ng Pangulo on Friday. The initiative, which took place at Ayala Mall, saw a bustling crowd eager to purchase the affordable rice priced at PHP29 per kilogram. Ma. Cleofe…
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Philippine and US Air Forces Unveil New EDCA Fuel Storage Facility in Cebu
In a significant step forward for military cooperation, the Philippine Air Force (PAF) and the US Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) have officially opened a state-of-the-art fuel storage facility at the Brig. Gen. Benito N. Ebuen Air Base in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu. The ceremony took place on January 30, 2025, marking a milestone in the Enhanced…
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Three Arrested in Samar with PHP20.4 Million Shabu Haul
In a significant drug bust in Samar, authorities apprehended three individuals and confiscated PHP20.4 million worth of shabu. The operation took place in Catbalogan City’s Barangay Mahayag on Monday afternoon, January 27, 2025. The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) reported the arrests on Tuesday, identifying the suspects by their aliases Noel, Paul, and Matt. The…
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Quezon City Launches Free Cervical Cancer Screening to Boost Women’s Health
In a significant move to enhance women’s health, Quezon City has introduced a free cervical cancer screening program across its health centers and clinics. Mayor Joy Belmonte emphasized the critical role of early detection in combating cervical cancer, a disease that, despite being preventable and treatable, ranks high among cancers affecting Filipino women. The mayor…
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President Marcos Appoints Election Lawyer to Key Role in Philippine Information Agency
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has made a strategic appointment by naming lawyer Allan Vincent Lorenzo as the Deputy Director General of the Philippine Information Agency (PIA). Lorenzo, who played a significant role in Marcos’s legal team during the 2022 presidential elections, brings a wealth of experience to the PIA, which operates under the Presidential…
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Philippines’ DFA Responds Firmly to Alleged Foreign Espionage
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) in the Philippines has expressed a strong stance against potential espionage activities by foreign nationals within the country. On January 23, DFA spokesperson Ma. Teresita Daza emphasized the department’s commitment to national security in light of an ongoing investigation into alleged espionage by a Chinese national and two Filipino…
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Davao Police Seize PHP1.7 Million in Illegal Drugs During Intensive Weeklong Operations
In a robust effort to combat drug-related crimes, the Police Regional Office-Davao Region (PRO-11) successfully confiscated illegal drugs valued at approximately PHP1.7 million over the course of a week, from January 13 to 19. The operations, which spanned across Davao City, were highlighted by Brig. Gen. Leon Victor Rosete, the regional director of PRO-11, as…
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Senator Hontiveros Demands Meralco Refund Billions Before Franchise Renewal
Senator Risa Hontiveros has insisted that Meralco, the Philippines’ largest power distributor, should refund an estimated PHP100 billion to consumers for alleged overcharges before its franchise is renewed. Speaking during discussions on Meralco’s franchise renewal, Hontiveros committed to advocating for a Senate inquiry into the company’s pricing strategies prior to any franchise extension. She highlighted…
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