Author: Rowena Aquino
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LTO Initiates Nationwide Enforcer Retraining Following Viral Panglao Incident
In a decisive move, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) has mandated a refresher training for all its enforcers across the country. The action follows an incident in Panglao, Bohol that attracted widespread online attention involving five officers. According to LTO’s chief, Vigor Mendoza II, the incident highlighted the urgent need for a more comprehensive framework…
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Fuel Prices Set to Rise from Tuesday, Oil Companies Announce
MANILA – Several oil companies have declared an upcoming increase in fuel prices effective Tuesday. In their respective announcements made on Monday, companies such as Petro Gazz, Seaoil, CleanFuel, Shell, and Caltex revealed plans to raise gasoline prices by 70 centavos per liter and diesel by 40 centavos per liter. Additionally, Seaoil, Shell, and Caltex…
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Comelec Nears Full Readiness for May 2025 Elections, Reports 95% Completion
BAGUIO CITY – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has announced that it is 95 percent prepared for the upcoming national and local elections scheduled for May 2025. This update was shared by Comelec Chairperson George Erwin Garcia during a press conference held in Baguio City on Sunday, coinciding with the commission’s involvement in the Panagbenga…
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Filipino Voters Urged to Shun Pro-China Candidates in Crucial Midterm Elections
In a passionate plea at the Saturday News Forum in Quezon City, Commodore Jay Tarriela, the Philippine Coast Guard’s spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea, called on Filipino voters to reject candidates who favor China in the upcoming May 12 midterm elections. Tarriela emphasized the importance of electing officials who stand firmly behind President Ferdinand…
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Isabela City Vice Mayor Denounces Assassination of Government Official, Urges Stricter Gun Ban
In a strong statement from Zamboanga City, Isabela City Vice Mayor Kifli Hataman-Salliman has publicly denounced the brutal murder of a local government employee, Ricardo Laguardia, aged 30. Laguardia, who served as the head of both the City Peace and Order Council and the City Anti-Drug Abuse Council, was fatally shot in Barangay San Rafael,…
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January Sees Surge in Tax and Customs Revenue, Finance Secretary Applauds Efforts
In a notable financial uptick, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and the Bureau of Customs (BOC) reported increased collections for January 2025, according to the Department of Finance (DOF). The BIR’s collections soared to PHP350.6 billion, marking a 13.7% increase from the previous year’s January figures. Similarly, the BOC saw its collections rise by…
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Bridging Generations: DSWD’s Innovative Project Connects Elders and Youth Through Storytelling
In a heartwarming initiative to bridge the generational divide, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has launched the ‘Apo Ko: Kwento ni Lolo’t Lola, Gabay ng Kabataan’ project. This program, which translates to ‘My Grandchild: Stories from Grandpa and Grandma, Guide to Youth,’ was unveiled at the Haven for the Elderly in Tanay,…
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Election Fever: Over Half of 72 Million Ballots Printed for Midterm Elections!
In a race against time, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) has announced that they’ve successfully printed over half of the ballots needed for the upcoming May 12 midterm elections. Comelec Chairperson George Garcia shared during a press briefing that they’ve managed to print 53% of the total 72,097,420 ballots required for the election day. The…
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Filipinos Rally Behind Marcos, Reject Duterte’s China Ties: Survey Reveals
In a significant shift of public sentiment, Filipinos are increasingly supporting President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and distancing themselves from former President Rodrigo Duterte’s pro-China policies, according to a recent OCTA Research survey. House Deputy Majority Leader and La Union 1st District Representative Paolo Ortega V highlighted the survey’s findings, which showed a clear preference…
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