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PBBM assures journalists of continued gov’t support
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. assured Filipino journalists of the government’s unwavering efforts to protect their welfare and uphold their freedom as he called on them to foster responsible journalism. “Be assured that we are doubling down on our commitment to protect our journalists and to uphold press freedom. We stand with you, hand in…
Caloocan City hospital offers free medical services for founding anniversary
MANILA, — The Caloocan City Medical Center (CCMC) is celebrating its 59th Founding Anniversary by providing free medical and laboratory services to residents throughout the week. This initiative aims to promote health and well-being in the community. The CCMC will offer a range of services, including free Fasting Blood Sugar (FBS) tests, ophthalmology services, electrocardiograms (ECG),…
Bigas na P29 kada kilo ibinebenta na sa Bulacan at karatig lalawigan
LUNGSOD NG MALOLOS — Pinasimulan ng National Irrigation Administration (NIA), sa pamamagitan ng programang KADIWA ng Pangulo, ang pagbebenta ng P29 kada kilo ng bigas sa lalawigan ng Bulacan kasabay ng pagdiriwang ng Singkaban Festival 2024. Ayon kay NIA Regional Director Josephine Salazar, prayoridad na bentahan ng hanggang 10 kilong bigas ang bawat isang senior…
lloilo pushes for strict safety measures in airport, seaports due to ‘mpox’ threat
ILOILO CITY – The City Council has pushed for the heightened health and safety measures at the Iloilo International Airport in Cabatuan town and all the city’s seaports amid the threat brought by the monkeypox (mpox) disease. On Wednesday, September 4, 2024, the city councilors unanimously approved the resolution authored by Councilor Alan Zaldivar, urging…
Rep. Marcoleta Champions Major Funding Boost for Barangays with House Bill 9400
SAGIP Party-list Representative Rodante D. Marcoleta Representative Rodante Marcoleta has introduced House Bill 9400, a landmark proposal aimed at providing direct financial support to barangays nationwide. This initiative targets uplifting local communities, especially in 4th and 5th class municipalities, by reallocating underutilized government funds to strengthen local governance and empower barangay officials. A recent study…
PAPI marks Golden (50th) Anniversary
The Publishers Association of the Philippines, Inc. (PAPI) marks and celebrates its milestone Golden (50th) Anniversary on September 20, 2024 with a commemorative program at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC). Founded in 1974, following the declaration of Martial Law on September 21, 1972 which saw the closure of all private media outfits in the Philippines, except…
Marcos Jr. distributes land titles, debt condonation certificates to farmers
(Photo courtesy: PCO) QUEZON CITY, — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday, September 12, distributed land ownership certificates and debt condonation documents to over 1,300 agrarian reform beneficiaries, emphasizing his administration’s commitment to completing land reform by 2028. During a ceremony at the Department of Agrarian Reform gymnasium in Quezon City, Marcos handed out Certificates…
LTO offices in NCR now open on Saturdays for public convenience
MANILA, — The Land Transportation Office (LTO) district and extension offices in Metro Manila are now open on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., providing greater accessibility for those unable to visit during weekdays. This change, which started August 31, comes in response to increasing demand for driver’s licenses, license renewals, and vehicle registrations, as…
DOST-PHIVOLCS advises public to be vigilant, prepared amid Kanlaon Volcano’s increasing unrest
NEGROS OCCIDENTAL – – Residents of this province have been advised by the Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (DOT-PhiVolcs) to be vigilant and prepared amid the increasing unrest of Kanlaon Volcano and to refrain from entering the four-kilometer-radius Permanent Danger Zone (PDZ) of the volcano. Although still at…
PRO-CAR seizes P60M-worth of illegal drugs, arrests 32 individuals
LA TRINIDAD, Benguet (PIA) — The Police Regional Office Cordillera (PRO-CAR) reported a successful month-long anti-illegal drug operations in the region. In the report submitted to Regional Director PBGen. David Peredo Jr., more than P60 million-worth of illegal drugs have been seized and destroyed in the region-wide anti-drug operations from August 1 to 31, 2024….