Author: Salvador Versoza
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New Bill Aims to Strengthen Digital Banking for Filipinos Overseas
MANILA – In a move to enhance financial services for Filipinos abroad, KABAYAN Partylist Representative Ron Salo has introduced House Bill No. 11424, known as the Overseas Filipino Bank Act. The legislation, filed on February 4, aims to solidify the role of the Overseas Filipino Bank (OFBank) as the leading digital bank catering to the…
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Mass Surrender of 232 Former NPA Rebels in Davao de Oro Marks Step Towards Peace
In a significant move towards peace, the Philippine Army’s 10th Infantry Division showcased the surrender of 232 former members of the New People’s Army (NPA) during a public ceremony in Mawab, Davao de Oro. The event, held on February 6, 2025, was attended by Special Assistant to the President Antonio Ernesto Lagdameo Jr., who lauded…
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Comelec Selects Amoranto Stadium for Ballot Verification Ahead of Midterm Elections
In preparation for the upcoming midterm elections on May 12, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) has announced that it will utilize the Amoranto Sports Complex in Quezon City as the primary location for verifying printed ballots. This decision comes as a response to the limited space available at the National Printing Office, which has hindered…
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Philippine Defense Secretary Optimistic About Continued Strong Ties with U.S.
MANILA – Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. expressed confidence that the defense relationship between the Philippines and the United States will remain robust during the second term of President Donald J. Trump. Speaking at the sidelines of New Zealand’s Waitangi Day Reception in Makati City, Teodoro dismissed concerns about the impact of a U.S.…
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Philippine National Police Commits to Robust Security for 2025 Midterm Elections
The Philippine National Police (PNP), under the leadership of Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil, has pledged to implement comprehensive security measures to ensure the 2025 midterm elections are conducted peacefully and credibly. This commitment was made during the Manila Overseas Press Club’s event titled ‘The Game Changer: Peace and Order and May 2025 Elections’ in Makati…
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Iloilo City Boosts Festival Funding to PHP50 Million for 2025
Iloilo City has significantly increased its festival budget to PHP50 million for the year 2025, a rise from the previous year’s allocation of PHP40 million. This decision was announced by Mayor Jerry Treñas during a press conference held on February 3, 2025. The funds will be managed by the Iloilo Festivals Foundation, Inc. (IFFI), which…
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Antique Vice Governor Urges Supreme Court to Reconsider Commercial Fishing in Municipal Waters
Antique Vice Governor Edgar Denosta has made a heartfelt plea to the Supreme Court to reassess its ruling that permits commercial fishing vessels to operate within the 15-kilometer municipal waters, traditionally reserved for small-scale fishermen. In a recent interview, Denosta expressed concerns that the decision could lead to the depletion of fish stocks and severely…
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DPWH Urges Local Support for Major Road Projects in Conflict-Affected Mindanao
MANILA – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has called upon local government units in Lanao del Sur to back the multi-billion peso Road Network Development Project in Conflict-Affected Areas of Mindanao (RNDP-CAAM). This appeal was made by DPWH Senior Undersecretary Emil Sadain, who chairs the RNDP-CAAM Steering Committee, during a meeting in…
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