Tag: Development
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Tacloban to Get New 5,000-Seat International Convention Center
Tacloban City is set to host a new international convention center, the Benjamin Romualdez International Convention Center (BRICC), which will boast a seating capacity of 5,000. The groundbreaking ceremony, led by House Speaker and Leyte 1st district Representative Martin Romualdez, took place on February 7, 2025, at the site of the former Leyte Park Hotel…
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Philippine Army Appoints New 4th Infantry Division Leader, Focuses on Peace and Development
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The Philippine Army has appointed Brig. Gen. Michele Anayron Jr. as the new head of the 4th Infantry Division (4ID), responsible for regions in Northern Mindanao and Caraga. The official ceremony took place on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, marking a new chapter for the division. In his first address as…
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President Marcos Jr. Commends ADB’s Crucial Role in Philippine Development and Recovery from Pandemic
In a heartfelt farewell meeting at Malacañang, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. expressed his deep appreciation for the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and its outgoing President Masatsugu Asakawa. The meeting, held on January 23, 2025, was marked by Marcos conferring the prestigious Order of Sikatuna to Asakawa, recognizing his significant contributions to the Philippines’ development…
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President Marcos Jr. Commends ADB’s Vital Role in Philippine Development and Recovery from Pandemic
In a heartfelt farewell meeting at Malacañang, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. expressed his deep appreciation for the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and its outgoing President Masatsugu Asakawa. The meeting, held on January 23, 2025, was marked by Marcos conferring the prestigious Order of Sikatuna to Asakawa, recognizing his significant contributions to the Philippines’ growth…
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Ilocos Norte Plans to Transform Government Properties into Economic Hubs
In a strategic move to boost economic growth, Ilocos Norte is considering converting several government-owned properties into economic zones. This initiative, centered in Laoag City, aims to enhance the region’s development by attracting significant investments and diversifying its industrial base. Rona Leigh Cheng Bueno, head of the Ilocos Norte Trade and Investment Promotions Office, emphasized…
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Peaceful Christmas Celebrations Signal Decline of Communist Insurgency in the Philippines
MANILA – The absence of threats from communist rebels during the recent Christmas period marks a significant decline in the strength of the Communist Party of the Philippines – New People’s Army (CPP-NPA). Undersecretary Ernesto Torres Jr., executive director of the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC), highlighted this unprecedented peace…
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Pagsanjan Declared Insurgency-Free, Boosts Laguna’s Peace Efforts
In a significant stride towards peace, the town of Pagsanjan in Laguna has been officially declared free from insurgency, marking a pivotal moment in the province’s quest for Stable Internal Peace and Security (SIPS). The announcement was made on December 17, 2024, at the Pagsanjan town hall, celebrating the relentless efforts of the local government,…
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NTF-ELCAC: A Thorn in the Side of Communist Rebels
SEIZED. In a recent clash in Lobo, Batangas on December 4, 2024, authorities confiscated weapons used by rebels. The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) has been described as a ‘thorn’ and the ‘worst nightmare’ for the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army, primarily due to its efforts in fostering…
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