Category: National
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Nationwide Retraining for LTO Enforcers After Bohol Incident
In a decisive move, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) has mandated a comprehensive refresher course for all enforcers across the country. This decision comes in the wake of a recent incident in Panglao, Bohol, where five LTO officers were involved in a controversial action that went viral online. LTO Chief Vigor Mendoza II emphasized the…
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Filipinos Exhibit High Trust and Satisfaction in Military According to Survey
A recent nationwide survey conducted by the OCTA Research Group highlights the strong trust and satisfaction Filipino citizens hold towards the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) as 2024 draws to a close. Achieving an impressive net trust rating of +73% and a net satisfaction rating of +74%, the AFP stands out as a leading…
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EDSA Bus Lane Rehabilitation Initiated
The forthcoming closure of the EDSA bus lane to facilitate the rehabilitation of Metro Manila’s primary thoroughfare has been announced by the Department of Public Works and Highways. Repairs are set to commence from the northbound lane of Balintawak to Monumento, and the southbound lane from Monumento to Roxas Boulevard. Partnerships with the Department of…
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No Impeachment Discussions Between Marcos and Duterte, Says Palace
Reported by Giselle Ombay from GMA Integrated News, Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Claire Castro stated on Sunday that there have been no engagements with President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. about the anticipated impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. Castro explained that the President’s stance remains unchanged.“We haven’t discussed it. I’ve met with the President…
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Accountability Promised Following Isabela Bridge Collapse
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is committed to ensuring accountability if corruption is linked to the recent collapse of the newly built Cabagan-Sta. Maria Bridge in Isabela, as stated by Malacañang this Saturday. “An exhaustive investigation will be conducted,” shared Palace Press Officer Claire Castro during a radio interview yesterday. “Should any corruption be uncovered from…
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New Measures to Combat ASF and Enhance Vaccination Campaign
In a recent meeting with the Regional Development Council III, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. emphasized the need to bolster biosecurity measures and streamline livestock consolidation to address the threat of African swine fever (ASF). President Marcos highlighted the significance of livestock consolidation in improving biosecurity, noting that backyard farming practices make it challenging to…
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Philippine Police Investigating Donations Linked to Suspected Chinese Espionage
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has initiated an investigation into recent reports involving suspicious donations allegedly made by Chinese nationals suspected of espionage. The probe centers on contributions received by two police units and one local government unit (LGU). During a press briefing at the Saturday News Forum, Major General Nicholas Torre III, head of…
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PH Airport Authorities Urge Travelers to Stop Carrying Bullets as ‘Anting-anting’ Amulets
The Office for Transportation Security (OTS) issued a new advisory urging air travelers to avoid carrying bullets as amulets—locally known as “anting-anting”—in Philippine airports, following a recent incident at Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 2 involving an Iloilo-bound passenger. The reminder came after airport security personnel at NAIA Terminal 2 detected an ammunition component, believed…
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Malacañang Urges LGUs to Lower NFA Rice Price to PHP33 per kg for Consumers
In a recent announcement, the presidential office suggested that local government units (LGUs) should reduce the selling price of National Food Authority (NFA) rice to PHP33 per kg instead of PHP35 per kg to help alleviate the burden on consumers. The move came after San Juan City LGU successfully resold NFA rice to residents at…
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PNP Anti-Kidnapping Chief Removed Amid Inquiry into Chinese Student Abduction
The acting director of the Philippine National Police Anti-Kidnapping Group (PNP-AKG), Police Colonel Elmer Ragay, has been officially relieved from his duties effective February 28 for administrative reasons, according to a statement from the Philippine National Police (PNP). This administrative decision, announced by PNP Chief Police General Rommel Marbil, follows an ongoing investigation related to…
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