Author: Salvador Versoza
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President Marcos Urges Swift Completion of Leyte Tide Embankment Project
During a visit to Burauen, Leyte, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. emphasized the urgent need to complete the long-standing Leyte Tide Embankment Project. Speaking at Burauen Community College, the President highlighted the project’s importance in enhancing the nation’s ability to withstand natural disasters, particularly by protecting coastal communities from large waves. Marcos noted that over…
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Comelec Plans to Resume Ballot Printing on January 22 for Midterm Elections
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is set to recommence the printing of ballots for the upcoming May 12 midterm elections on January 22. This decision comes after a temporary halt in production due to a Supreme Court ruling that issued restraining orders against the disqualification of five candidates. John Rex Laudiangco, the spokesperson for Comelec,…
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Philippine Tourism Gets a Boost: President Marcos Restores P400 Million to DOT Budget
In a significant move to enhance the country’s tourism sector, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has reinstated PHP400 million to the Department of Tourism’s (DOT) branding budget. This decision comes after the budget was initially reduced from PHP500 million to PHP100 million in the 2025 General Appropriations Act. Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco expressed her gratitude…
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Ilocos Norte’s Mount Lammin Temporarily Closed to Prevent Grass Fires
In an effort to safeguard its natural resources and prevent potential grass fires, the local government of Piddig in Ilocos Norte has temporarily barred visitors from accessing Mount Lammin. Mayor Georgina Guillen announced the closure on social media, describing it as a necessary preventive action. The mountain, known for its cool climate and the largest…
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Government Employee Detained in Cotabato City for Breaching Election Gun Ban
In a significant enforcement action, police in Cotabato City apprehended a government worker early Sunday morning for flouting the election gun ban. The arrest occurred after authorities found a pistol in the employee’s van during a routine checkpoint inspection. The individual, Saud Guidali from Barangay Bulalo, Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao del Norte, became the first person…
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Manila to Close Nine Roads for Iglesia Ni Cristo Rally on Monday
Manila will see the closure of nine roads around Quirino Grandstand in Luneta on January 13 to accommodate the Iglesia Ni Cristo’s ‘National Rally for Peace.’ The city has announced that these roads will be inaccessible to traffic starting at 4 a.m. The affected roads include Katigbak Drive, South Drive, Independence Road, sections of Roxas…
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PhilHealth Unveils Enhanced Health Benefit Packages for 2025
On January 10, 2025, the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) introduced a series of new and expanded health benefit packages for its members. PhilHealth’s President and CEO, Emmanuel Ledesma Jr., emphasized that these enhancements would not lead to an increase in premiums this year or in the future. The launch was broadcasted live, showcasing the…
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