Tag: Metro Manila
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NFA Rice Set for Sale to Metro Manila Government Agencies in February
The Department of Agriculture (DA) announced on Thursday that National Food Authority (NFA) rice stocks could be available for purchase by local government units (LGUs) and other government agencies in Metro Manila starting February. This decision follows the National Price Coordinating Council’s (NPCC) approval of a resolution encouraging the DA to declare a food security…
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Nighttime EDSA Busway Access Proposed for Agri, Food Delivery Vehicles
In a move to enhance food security and reduce prices, AGRI Party-list Representative Wilbert Lee has introduced a resolution to the House of Representatives to allow agricultural and food delivery vehicles to use the EDSA busway during nighttime hours. The proposal, outlined in House Resolution 2162, aims to streamline the transport of essential goods, particularly…
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Health Alert Issued for Traslacion in Metro Manila and Surrounding Areas
The Department of Health (DOH) has announced a code white alert from January 6 to January 10, 2025, in anticipation of the Feast of Jesus Nazareno, commonly known as the Traslacion. This alert ensures that medical personnel, equipment, and facilities in the National Capital Region (NCR) and nearby regions such as Central Luzon and Calabarzon…
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DENR Calls on Local Governments to Bolster Waste Management Amid Garbage Crisis
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has issued a stern reminder to local government units (LGUs) to rigorously implement Republic Act No. 9003, the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000, as uncollected garbage continues to accumulate in Metro Manila post-New Year celebrations. The DENR stressed the critical role of effective waste management…
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DENR Calls on Local Governments to Tackle Garbage Crisis and Boost Waste Management
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has issued a stern reminder to local government units (LGUs) to rigorously implement Republic Act No. 9003, the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000, as the issue of uncollected garbage escalates in Metro Manila post-New Year celebrations. The DENR stressed the critical role of effective waste…
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Metro Manila Police Nab Three High-Profile Fugitives in Early 2025 Operations
In a series of successful operations at the start of 2025, the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) captured three of Metro Manila’s most wanted criminals. The arrests took place over the first three days of the year, showcasing the NCRPO’s commitment to public safety. On January 3, in Barangay 73, Caloocan City, the police…
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NCRPO Captures Three High-Profile Fugitives in Early 2025 Operations
In a series of successful operations at the start of 2025, the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) has detained three of the most sought-after criminals in Metro Manila. The arrests took place over the first three days of the year, showcasing the NCRPO’s commitment to public safety. On January 3, authorities nabbed the sixth-ranked…
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LTO Boosts Traffic Enforcement as Holiday Season Concludes
As the holiday festivities wind down, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) has ramped up its traffic enforcement efforts. LTO Chief Assistant Secretary Vigor Mendoza II has directed a surge in traffic personnel deployment to manage the anticipated rush of travelers heading back to urban centers from the provinces. Mendoza’s directive, issued on January 2, 2025,…
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Philippines Rings in 2025 Peacefully, Reports PNP
MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) reported a tranquil start to 2025, describing the New Year’s celebrations as ‘generally and relatively peaceful’ with no major incidents. PNP spokesperson Brig. Gen. Jean Fajardo shared that as of 6 a.m. on January 1, the country had experienced a peaceful transition into the new year, with no…
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