Category: National
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President Marcos Urges NTF-ELCAC to Persist in Anti-Insurgency Efforts
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has encouraged the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) to keep up their efforts against insurgency, while also recognizing their crucial role in promoting peace and development across the nation. During the 6th anniversary celebration of NTF-ELCAC at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City, Marcos…
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Police Seize P4.5 Million in Marijuana, Arrest Key Suspect in Baguio City Operation
In a significant drug bust in Baguio City, law enforcement officials apprehended a high-value target and confiscated marijuana valued at PHP4.5 million. The operation took place on a Saturday afternoon around 2:30 p.m. in the Barangay Burnham-Legarda-Kisad area. The suspect, identified only as a 20-year-old male from Barangay Ampucao, Itogon, Benguet, was caught with three…
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DHSUD Warns Public of Scammers Exploiting 4PH Housing Program
The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) has once again cautioned the public about fraudulent schemes linked to the Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino Housing (4PH) Program. These scams involve individuals and groups soliciting money from unsuspecting victims, particularly targeting overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). DHSUD Secretary Jose Rizalino Acuzar emphasized that the department…
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Pope Francis Appoints Bishop Pablo Virgilio David as the 10th Filipino Cardinal
During a solemn ceremony at St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican, Pope Francis bestowed the title of cardinal upon Bishop Pablo Virgilio David of the Diocese of Kalookan, marking him as the 10th Filipino to receive this honor. The event, which took place on Saturday, December 7, 2024, saw David, alongside 20 other new cardinals…
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DOLE Issues Pay Guidelines for December 8 Holiday
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has issued a reminder to private sector employers about the correct compensation rules for the upcoming special non-working holiday on Sunday, December 8, which marks the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary. According to the ‘no-work, no-pay’ policy, employees who do not work on this holiday will…
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DOLE and DA Join Forces to Enhance Livelihood and Retail Initiatives
COLLABORATION. In a significant move to uplift the lives of Filipinos, Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma and Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. inked a memorandum of understanding at the DA Central Office in Quezon City on December 6, 2024. This partnership aims to amplify the impact of key government programs, promising better opportunities for more…
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Speaker Romualdez’s Office Debunks Stroke Rumors, Affirms His Robust Health
IN GOOD HEALTH. Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez, surrounded by various governors, was captured in a photograph during the ‘Pagdiriwang ’24’ year-end celebration and thanksgiving hosted by the League of Provinces of the Philippines at Imelda Hall, San Miguel, Manila on the evening of December 6, 2024. The following day, his office firmly stated that Romualdez…
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President Marcos Encourages Filipinos to Emulate Virgin Mary’s Compassion and Humility
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has called on Filipinos to honor the Feast of the Immaculate Conception by following the example of the Virgin Mary, who exemplified service with compassion and integrity. Speaking on the significance of December 8, Marcos highlighted the day’s importance in recognizing the Virgin Mary’s pivotal role in the life of…
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Philippine President Holds Key to Warship Deployment in West Philippine Sea Amid China’s Harassment
SECURITY. During a news forum in Quezon City, Philippine Coast Guard spokesperson Commodore Jay Tarriela highlighted the ongoing tensions in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) due to China’s persistent harassment. Tarriela emphasized that the decision to deploy Philippine warships to the WPS rests solely with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. MANILA – Amid escalating tensions…
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