Category: Provincial
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Samar Police Office Launches ‘Project LOVE’ to Support Future Law Enforcers
In a move to bolster community ties and empower young individuals, the Samar Police Provincial Office (SPPO) has initiated a scholarship program named ‘Project LOVE’ (Law Enforcement Officers Volunteers for Education). This program is designed to assist criminology students financially while fostering a stronger commitment to community development and youth empowerment. The first recipients of…
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Tragic End for Man Who Leapt from Cargo Ship Near Surigao Port
In a heart-wrenching incident, a man lost his life after jumping off a cargo vessel near the Lipata Port in Surigao City. The event unfolded around 12:30 p.m. on a Sunday, leading to a swift response from both the vessel’s crew and local rescue teams. The 51-year-old victim, hailing from Lubang, Occidental Mindoro, was aboard…
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Iloilo City Mayor Declines to Cancel Classes on February 25, Citing Presidential Prerogative
In Iloilo City, Mayor Jerry Treñas has announced that there will be no suspension of classes on February 25, 2025, as the date has been removed from the national list of holidays. During a press conference held on February 24, Mayor Treñas clarified that the decision to not recognize February 25 as a holiday is…
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Philippine Team Shines at Thailand International Mathematical Olympiad, Secures Three World Stars
In a remarkable display of mathematical prowess, Team Philippines clinched three world stars at the Thailand International Mathematical Olympiad (TIMO) finals, held in Chiang Mai from February 21 to 24, 2025. The event, a crucial qualifier for the World International Mathematical Olympiad 2025 scheduled for January 2026, saw Filipino students excelling on the global stage.…
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BIR Incinerates Over PHP219 Million in Smuggled Cigarettes in Caraga
In a significant move against smuggling, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) in Caraga Region destroyed over PHP219 million worth of illicit cigarettes. The destruction took place in Butuan City on February 24, 2025, at the Richmond Plywood Corporation in Purok 1, Barangay Mahogany. A total of 337,644 packs of smuggled cigarettes, which had been…
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BIR Incinerates Over PHP219 Million in Smuggled Cigarettes in Caraga
In a significant move against smuggling, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) in Caraga Region destroyed over PHP219 million worth of illicit cigarettes on Monday, February 24, 2025. The destruction took place in Butuan City at the Richmond Plywood Corporation in Purok 1, Barangay Mahogany, under the supervision of Revenue Region No. 17 Director Jose…
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Samar Police Provincial Office Launches ‘Project LOVE’ to Support Future Law Enforcers
In a move to bolster community development and empower young individuals, the Samar Police Provincial Office (SPPO) has initiated a scholarship program named ‘Project LOVE’ (Law Enforcement Officers Volunteers for Education). This program is designed to assist aspiring police officers in their educational journey, with the first recipients being two criminology students from Samar College,…
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Bacolod City Unveils Kadiwa Center to Support Local Farmers
Bacolod City has introduced a new Kadiwa ng Pangulo center aimed at assisting small farmers in selling their produce directly to the public. The center was inaugurated on Sunday at the Bacolod City Government Center grounds, featuring products from the Bacolod City Integrated Small Farmers Federation and its 16 associated groups and small businesses. Mayor…
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Hawaii Business Delegation to Explore Opportunities in Ilocos Norte
A delegation from the Filipino Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii is scheduled to visit Ilocos Norte from March 1 to 4, 2025, to explore new avenues for business and investment in the Philippines. The group, consisting of 41 members, will be led by Hawaii Governor Josh Green, who is set to meet Ilocos Norte Governor…
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