Author: Ramon Diaz
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Cebu City Initiates PHP42-M Sewerage Project to Combat Jail Odor
Cebu City’s local government has embarked on a PHP42-million initiative to construct a wastewater treatment facility at the Cebu City Jail in Barangay Kalunasan. The project, which broke ground on February 13, 2025, aims to eliminate the persistent foul odor that has plagued both inmates and nearby residents for years. Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia, who…
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CIDG Arrests Gubernatorial Candidate and Three Others in Guimaras Swindling Case
In a significant crackdown on corruption, the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) apprehended a gubernatorial candidate, Maggie Cacho, along with three others, in an entrapment operation in Sibunag, Guimaras on February 11, 2025. The operation was initiated following a complaint from a businessman who was allegedly defrauded by Cacho. During a press conference at…
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Albay Power Company Educates Local Communities on Energy Regulatory Fund Utilization
In a significant move to enhance community engagement, AboitizPower Renewables Inc. (APRI) organized an educational session in Tiwi, Albay, on February 10, 2025. The event was designed to equip local barangay officials, representatives from local government units, and national agencies with the knowledge needed to effectively utilize energy regulatory (ER) funds. The session, attended by…
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Philippine Treasury Fully Allocates Reissued Bonds at Lower Yield
The Philippine Bureau of Treasury successfully allocated all bids for the reissued Treasury bonds during an auction held on Tuesday. These bonds, with a remaining term of seven years and seven months, were sold at an average yield of 5.973 percent, which was lower than both the previous reissuance and the current rates in the…
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Baguio City’s Comelec Encourages Local Absentee Voting Registration Until March 7
Baguio City’s Commission on Elections (Comelec) is actively promoting the local absentee voting (LAV) option for the upcoming elections. John Paul Martin, the Comelec-Baguio Election Officer, emphasized that LAV is designed for individuals such as police officers, soldiers, teachers, government employees, and media personnel who will be unable to vote on election day, scheduled for…
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Kennon Road Limited to Light Vehicles February 12-14, DPWH Announces
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in the Cordillera region has announced that Kennon Road will be accessible only to light vehicles from February 12 to 14, 2025. This restriction comes as a result of scheduled road surface corrections along a temporary bypass section of the road, specifically between K0223+010 and K0223+126 in…
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Philippine Aviation Authority Considers Trained Birds to Tackle Drone Threats and Bird Strikes
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) is delving into innovative solutions to enhance aviation safety, considering the use of trained birds to mitigate the risks posed by unauthorized drones and bird strikes around airports. This was revealed during a Senate Committee on Public Services hearing, where CAAP’s Aerialworks Certification and Inspection Division head,…
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DHSUD Celebrates Sixth Anniversary with Renewed Housing Pledge
On its sixth anniversary, the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) has reiterated its dedication to providing safe, affordable housing and fostering sustainable communities across the Philippines. The celebration, which kicked off on February 9, 2025, aligns with the Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino (4PH) program, a flagship initiative under President Ferdinand R.…
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Student Arrested in Makati for Illegal Firearm Sales Amid Election Gun Ban
In a significant crackdown on illegal firearm activities during the election period, a 25-year-old student from Quezon City was apprehended in Makati City. The arrest occurred during an entrapment operation conducted by the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) in a parking lot along Don Chino Roces Avenue Extension in Barangay Magallanes at around 4…
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Mass Promotion Ceremony Elevates 2,677 Police Officers in Western Visayas
In a significant event at Camp Martin Delgado in Iloilo City, 2,677 police officers from the Western Visayas Police Regional Office (PRO6) and national support units (NSUs) were promoted to higher ranks during a mass oath-taking ceremony on Thursday, February 6, 2027. The ceremony saw 2,562 officers from PRO6 and 115 from NSUs taking their…
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