Author: Noemi Villanueva
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CFO Denounces Brutal Killing of Filipina by Husband in Slovenia
The Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) has strongly condemned the horrific murder of 27-year-old Filipina Marvil Facturan-Kocjančič, who was allegedly killed by her Slovenian husband, Mitja Kocjančič, during their holiday in Bled, Slovenia on December 29, 2024. The CFO expressed their solidarity with the victim’s family, denouncing domestic violence and calling for justice in a…
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Marikina Mayor Teodoro’s Name Stays on 2025 Election Ballot Amid Legal Challenges
MANILA – Despite ongoing legal disputes, Marikina Mayor Marcelino Teodoro’s name will continue to appear on the ballot for the upcoming May 2025 elections. A recent ballot template displayed on the Commission on Elections (Comelec) website confirms that Teodoro is listed as a candidate for the representative position in the city’s first congressional district. Comelec…
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Record-Breaking 8 Million Devotees Attend Traslacion 2025 in Manila
In a display of unwavering faith, over eight million devotees participated in the Traslacion 2025, a significant religious event in Manila. The procession, which commenced at 4:41 a.m. on Thursday and concluded at 1:26 a.m. the following day, saw a remarkable turnout of 8,124,050 attendees. This year’s event, which included the procession from Quirino Grandstand…
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More Than 500 Devotees Receive Medical Assistance During Jesus Nazareno Feast
During the Feast of Jesus Nazareno on Thursday, January 9, 2025, a significant number of devotees required medical attention. The event, which included the Misa Mayor and the Traslacion procession at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila, saw 526 participants seeking medical help by 4 p.m. The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) was on hand to assist,…
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Mastermind Behind American Blogger’s Kidnapping Apprehended in Zamboanga
In a significant breakthrough, authorities in Zamboanga City have captured the alleged orchestrator of the abduction of American blogger Elliot Eastman. The arrest took place on a ferry crossing the Basilan Strait, executed with the assistance of the 55th Special Forces Company of the police. The suspect, identified as 35-year-old Jackaria Jamani from Sibuco, Zamboanga…
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Senator Legarda Advocates for Robust Support System for Pardoned OFWs from UAE
Senator Loren Legarda has called for a comprehensive support system for the 220 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) recently pardoned by UAE President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Speaking on January 8, 2024, Legarda emphasized the importance of reintegration programs to help these workers rebuild their lives upon returning to the Philippines. She highlighted the…
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Senator Urges Continuous Crackdown on POGO Residues
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has urged for ongoing efforts to eliminate the remnants of Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) following a significant operation in Bagac, Bataan, where 900 alleged POGO workers were rescued. The senator’s call comes in the wake of the December 31, 2024, deadline for POGO operations to cease, emphasizing the need to dismantle…
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Philippine Lawmaker Demands Refund of NGCP’s Alleged Excess Earnings
In a recent session at the House of Representatives, the chair of the Ways and Means Committee, Albay Representative Joey Salceda, advocated for new laws to ensure that the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) returns an estimated PHP204.3 billion in excess profits to its consumers. Salceda argued that any profits exceeding the permitted…
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