Author: Ramon Diaz
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Philippines Vows to Enhance Business Environment at WEF 2025
At the 2025 World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Speaker Martin Romualdez reiterated the Philippines’ dedication to creating a more investor-friendly climate. During a breakfast meeting with global business leaders, Romualdez emphasized the government’s ongoing efforts to refine legislative and regulatory frameworks to attract foreign investment and foster national development. Romualdez highlighted the CREATE MORE…
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Philippines and US Strengthen Defense Ties in High-Level White House Meeting
In a significant diplomatic engagement, the Philippines and the United States have solidified their enduring alliance and defense cooperation. The meeting, held at the White House, saw Department of National Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. and the newly appointed US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz reaffirm their commitment to mutual security interests. This gathering took…
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Philippine Aviation Authority Collaborates with EU Agency for Master Plan Development
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) has enlisted the help of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) to develop a detailed Civil Aviation Master Plan (CAMP) for the country. A team of eight aviation specialists from EASA will collaborate with CAAP over the next six months to create a plan specifically designed…
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Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency Reports Seizure of P52.5 Billion in Narcotics and Arrest of 127,000 Suspects Since July 2022
The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) announced on Wednesday that the Marcos administration’s efforts against drug trafficking have resulted in the confiscation of narcotics valued at PHP52.50 billion and the apprehension of 127,155 individuals suspected of drug-related offenses since July 2022. From July 2022 to December 31, 2024, the PDEA reported the seizure of 6,764.56…
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Albay Dairy Plant Initiates Milk Distribution to Over 2,600 Students
In a commendable effort to enhance the health of young learners, the Albay Dairy Plant (ADP) has begun distributing pasteurized milk to more than 2,600 elementary students across four schools in Camalig town. The initiative, which kicked off on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, was warmly received by local officials and the community alike. Mayor Carlos…
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President Marcos Jr. Oversees Handover of Over 3,500 Homes in Leyte to Typhoon Yolanda Survivors
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. recently spearheaded the distribution of 3,517 new homes to families impacted by Super Typhoon Yolanda in the Eastern Visayas region. The event took place at Burauen Community College in Leyte, where the President symbolically handed over keys to local leaders and selected beneficiaries. The housing initiative, part of the government’s…
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Mt. Kanlaon Exhibits Over 100 Minor Eruptions Since October, Signals Potential Major Eruption
Since October of last year, Mt. Kanlaon has been actively emitting ash, with a total of 117 minor eruptions recorded, as reported by Mariton Bornas, head of the Volcano Monitoring and Eruption Prediction Division at the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). These events, which began on October 19, are classified as minor eruptions…
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DSWD Confirms Safety of Meals at Walang Gutom Kitchen
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has reassured the public that the food provided at the Walang Gutom Kitchen in Pasay City is safe for those facing involuntary hunger. This assurance came during a media event at the DSWD’s central office in Quezon City, where Jason Oabel, the officer-in-charge of the Social Technology…
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New Super Health Center in Mangatarem, Pangasinan to Serve 79,000 Residents
In a significant development for healthcare in Pangasinan, the groundbreaking ceremony for a new Super Health Center in Mangatarem took place on January 10, 2025. This PHP12-million project, located in Barangay Umangan, is set to enhance medical services for approximately 79,000 local residents. The facility, funded through the Department of Health’s Health Facilities Enhancement Program…
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Cebuano Craftsmanship and Cuisine Shine at Sinulog Fiesta Fair 2025
CEBU CITY – The Sinulog Fiesta Fair 2025, inaugurated by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) at a local mall, is a vibrant showcase of Cebuano culinary delights and artisanal crafts. The event, which kicked off on Wednesday, features 34 exhibitors from Cebu and additional participants from Bohol, Davao, and Palawan, totaling 37 vendors.…
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