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Marcoleta’s Investigation on Offshore Accounts Cast Doubt on Comelec Chairman Ahead of Elections

Manila, August 1, 2024 — Congressman Rodante Marcoleta has exposed alleged offshore bank accounts belonging to Comelec Chairman George Erwin Mojica Garcia. These allegations, if true, raise serious questions about the integrity of the upcoming national elections and the transparency of the electoral process. In a detailed press conference, Marcoleta explained that his verification team,…

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BDO launches new 24/7 hotline for enhanced client accessibility

BDO Unibank has introduced a new, easy-to-remember hotline number to streamline customer support across the Philippines. Clients can now reach banking assistance anytime via the updated 24/7 hotline at (+632) 8888-0000.  For those using PLDT or Globe landlines, the domestic toll-free number is #8888-0000, while international clients can contact the bank at +800-8-CALLBDO (2255-236). The revamped hotline…

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Bulacan activates incident  command in response to oil spill

CITY OF MALOLOS — Bulacan Governor Daniel Fernando has called on local government unit executives on Wednesday called for immediate action from city and municipal leaders in the province to address and mitigate the potential oil spill threat along the coast of their province. In a memorandum addressed to the mayors of Malolos, Meycauayan, Bulakan, Hagonoy, Calumpit, Marilao, Paombong and…

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PRO5 recognizes Bicol cops, stations involved in Community Development

By Connie Calipay RECOGNITION. Police awardees (2nd row, standing) pose for a photo opportunity with officials of the Police Regional office in Bicol (PRO5) and some national government agencies during the 29th Police Community Relations Month celebration at Camp Simeon A. Ola on Wednesday (July 31, 2024). PRO5 recognized several of its personnel, units, and…

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Trillanes files drug smuggling charges against Paolo Duterte

Former senator Antonio Trillanes IV on Wednesday filed drug smuggling charges before the Department of Justice against Davao City 1st District Rep. Paolo Duterte, former Customs chief Nicanor Faeldon, lawyer Mans Carpio and others over the P6.4-billion shabu shipment seized in Valenzuela City in 2017. In a 47-page complaint, Trillanes cited the legislative inquiry held…

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Rice for All program now carried out in 4 Kadiwa outlets 

The government’s Rice for All program is now in progress in four (4) Kadiwa sites. The Department of Agriculture (DA) said the program was rolled out Wednesday, August 1. The four Kadiwa outlets are located at the Food Terminal Inc. in Taguig City; Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) in Manila, Potrero, Malabon; and Llano Road in Caloocan, which l operate every Thursday…

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US, UAE donate humanitarian aid for Carina victims

The United States and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have extended humanitarian aid to the Philippines for Filipino families ravaged by the recent onslaught of super typhoon Carina and an intensified “habagat” or southwest monsoon. The UAE government turned over its donations in a ceremony at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 2 on July 30. The donation included 2,464 packs or bags of…

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House orders arrest of Michael Yang, Duterte’s former economic adviser

The House of Representatives has ordered the arrest and detention of former presidential adviser Michael Yang for repeated failure to appear at its hearings on his alleged involvement in a P3.6-billion drug bust in Mexico, Pampanga in 2023. House Secretary General Reginald Velasco earlier signed the contempt order issued by the House Committee on Dangerous Drugs against Yang following…

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