Tag: Community
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Marcos Encourages Filipinos to Reflect and Show Kindness During Ramadan
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. called on Friday for Filipinos to engage in deep reflection on their life’s purpose and extend kindness to those in need while joining the Muslim community in celebrating Ramadan. Marcos expressed solidarity with Islamic communities nationwide and globally as they celebrate this significant month. He noted, “The Holy Month of Ramadan…
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2025 La Trinidad Strawberry Festival to Feature Giant Basket-Shaped Cake
The 2025 La Trinidad Strawberry Festival, set to take place from March 3 to 29, will be highlighted by a massive cake designed in the shape of a traditional ‘kayabang’ basket, filled with 280 kilos of fresh strawberries. The festival was officially launched on February 20, 2025, at the Nazarene Bible College in La Trinidad,…
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Iloilo City Plans Regulations for Newly Inaugurated Sunset Boulevard
The Iloilo City government is set to engage with the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to discuss the potential partial handover of the recently opened Iloilo Sunset Boulevard. This move aims to secure the maintenance of the new infrastructure, which was officially opened on January 24, 2025. Engr. Neil Ravena, who leads the…
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Bicol Police Arrest Over 1,400 Drug Suspects, Seize PHP276 Million in Illegal Drugs in 2024
In a significant crackdown on illegal activities in the Bicol region throughout 2024, the Police Regional Office (PRO-5) reported the arrest of 1,459 individuals suspected of drug-related offenses. The operations, which spanned across the six provinces of the region, led to the seizure of illegal drugs valued at over PHP276 million. Brig. Gen. Andre Dizon,…
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DND Encourages Filipinos to Embrace Bayanihan Spirit This Christmas
The Department of National Defense (DND) has called on Filipinos to embody the spirit of bayanihan, emphasizing community and cooperation, this Christmas season. Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. highlighted the importance of extending hope and support to those affected by recent calamities, as the nation celebrates the birth of Christ. Teodoro urged the public to…
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Bacolod City Invites Community to Illuminate Plaza for Christmas
Bacolod City is rallying its residents, organizations, and businesses to participate in an adopt-a-tree initiative at the Bacolod Public Plaza, where they can contribute to the festive lighting starting December 10. The program has already seen nearly 70 groups eager to participate. Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez, through Executive Order 63 of 2024, emphasized that this…
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Iloilo Provincial Library Enhances Literacy with Community Outreach
The Iloilo Provincial Library and Archives is actively promoting literacy across the province through an engaging outreach program. On October 30, 2024, library staff conducted a storytelling session at a daycare center in Miagao, Iloilo, illustrating their commitment to fostering a love for reading among young children. Provincial Librarian Allana Delgado emphasized the importance of…
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