Author: Thea Escobar
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Manila Targets Former Garbage Collector for Neglecting Duties During Holidays
The Manila city government has pledged to take action against Leonel Waste Management Corporation, its former garbage collector, for failing to fulfill its responsibilities during the holiday season. Mayor Honey Lacuna criticized the company for abandoning its duties at a time when waste volume surged by 400% due to Christmas and New Year celebrations. ‘I…
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Philippine Airlines Wins Court Battle for P1.95 Million Tax Refund
In a significant legal victory, the Court of Tax Appeals (CTA) in Manila has approved a petition from Philippine Airlines (PAL) to reinstate a 2014 decision that awarded the airline a refund of P1.95 million for mistakenly paid excise taxes from 2009. The CTA’s Third Division, in a ruling dated December 19, supported PAL’s argument…
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Philippine Police Honor Two Officers for Heroic Actions During Mindanao Bus Shooting
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has honored two officers who were injured while attempting to stop a fellow officer during a violent incident in North Cotabato on December 28. The officers, Cpl. Kent Maurith Pamaos and Pat. Russel Love Tapia from the 11th Regional Mobile Force Battalion, were awarded the Medalya ng Sugatang Magiting, or…
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Quiapo Church Hosts Annual Thanksgiving Procession on New Year’s Eve
MANILA – The Black Nazarene’s annual Thanksgiving procession, known as the ‘Walk of Thanksgiving,’ will take place on New Year’s Eve, marking one of the three times the revered image leaves Quiapo Church. Alex Irasga, the technical adviser for the Jesus Nazareno Fiesta 2025 at Quiapo Church, announced that the procession will occur within the…
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Philippine Police Officers Under Scrutiny for Fatal Shootings in North Cotabato and Negros Occidental
The Philippine National Police’s Internal Affairs Service (PNP-IAS) has initiated a thorough investigation into the actions of two officers linked to deadly shootings. Inspector General Brigido Dulay of the IAS emphasized the gravity of the incidents, stating, ‘These acts of violence undermine the trust in our police force. We are committed to uncovering the facts,…
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Four Police Officers, Including Three Active and One AWOL, Arrested for Alleged Robbery Scheme in Bulacan
In a shocking turn of events, four police officers were apprehended in Bulacan on Saturday night, suspected of plotting a robbery. The arrests took place around 10:20 p.m. on El Camino Road in Barangay Perez, Meycauayan City. The officers involved were Cpl. Jayson Medallada and Staff Sgt. Mark Raian Vicente from Caloocan City Police Station,…
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Weather Systems to Cause Rain Across Philippines
MANILA – The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported on Saturday that the shear line, the northeast monsoon known as ‘amihan’, and the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) will continue to influence weather patterns across the Philippines. According to the 4 a.m. bulletin, the shear line is expected to cause cloudy conditions with…
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Philippines Bolsters Infrastructure and Aid Amid El Niño and La Niña Challenges
In response to the severe impacts of El Niño and La Niña, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has taken decisive steps to aid recovery and enhance the Philippines’ resilience against future disasters. The country, situated in the Pacific Ring of Fire and the Pacific Cyclone Belt, faces significant risks from natural hazards such as cyclones,…
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