Author: Thea Escobar
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DSWD Aims to Amass 100,000 Food Packs on Negros Island Amid Kanlaon Volcano Threat
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is ramping up efforts to increase the supply of family food packs (FFPs) in its Field Offices 6 and 7, located in Western and Central Visayas respectively, as the threat of another eruption from Kanlaon volcano looms. DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian has confirmed that starting Sunday, additional…
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Pangasinan Police to Deploy Over 3,000 Officers for Upcoming Elections
In preparation for the upcoming election period starting January 12, 2025, the Pangasinan Police Provincial Office (PPO) plans to deploy approximately 3,382 officers across the province. These officers will be tasked with managing checkpoints and enhancing police presence to ensure a secure electoral environment. According to Lt. Trisha Mae Guzman, the PPO’s information officer, the…
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Philippines and Japan Urged to Elevate Cooperation Amid Regional Tensions
In a call to action, Japanese Ambassador Endo Kazuya emphasized the need for the Philippines and Japan to enhance their partnership to address the escalating challenges in the region. Speaking at a forum in Makati City, Ambassador Endo highlighted the increasingly complex security environment, driven by China’s rapid military expansion and its attempts to alter…
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Iloilo City Police Intensify Anti-Drug Operations Before Dinagyang Festival
In preparation for the upcoming 2025 Dinagyang Festival, the Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO) has ramped up its efforts to combat drug trafficking. ICPO Director Col. Kim Legada announced that they are on high alert for potential drug smuggling attempts during the festival, set to take place from January 24 to 26. Over the past…
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Baguio City Government Resolute in Taxing 60 Businesses in John Hay
The Baguio City administration is set to enhance its revenue by imposing local taxes on 60 business entities within the Camp John Hay area, following productive discussions with the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) and the John Hay Management Corporation (JHMC). The move comes after BCDA assumed control of the 240-hectare leased section of…
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Pangasinan Honors WWII Veterans with Infrastructure and Healthcare Initiatives
In a heartfelt tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of World War II veterans from Pangasinan, the provincial government and the Department of National Defense (DND) have rolled out a series of initiatives aimed at honoring these heroes. The commemorative event, held on January 9, 2025, at the Capitol Grounds in Lingayen town, saw the…
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Lone Bettor from Negros Occidental Wins PHP29.7 Million in Grand Lotto 6/55
A single lucky bettor from Negros Occidental struck it rich, winning the PHP29.7 million jackpot in the Grand Lotto 6/55 draw held on Wednesday night. The winning ticket, which matched the numbers 13-21-24-31-09-03, was announced by the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) in a statement released on Thursday. In addition to the jackpot winner, 56…
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President Marcos Appoints Geraldine Faith Econg as New Sandiganbayan Presiding Judge
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has appointed Associate Justice Geraldine Faith Econg as the new Presiding Judge of the Sandiganbayan, the Philippines’ anti-graft court. The appointment, which was signed by the President on January 7, was officially confirmed by Malacañang on Wednesday evening. Econg steps into the role previously held by Amparo Cabotaje-Tang, who retired in…
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President Marcos Jr. Appoints Geraldine Faith Econg as New Sandiganbayan Presiding Judge
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has appointed Associate Justice Geraldine Faith Econg as the new Presiding Judge of the Sandiganbayan, the Philippines’ anti-graft court. The appointment, which was signed by the President on January 7, was officially confirmed by Malacañang on Wednesday evening. Econg steps into the role previously held by Amparo Cabotaje-Tang, who retired in…
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Manila to Implement Road Closures for Traslacion 2025 Festivities
The city of Manila has announced that it will close several roads starting at 9 p.m. on Wednesday and continuing through Thursday to facilitate the Feast of Jesus Nazareno and the annual Traslacion procession. The city government released an advisory on Tuesday detailing the closure of 15 roads around the Quirino Grandstand in Luneta and…
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