CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) has rolled out a revitalized security coverage program in schools across the city, combining police foot patrols, mobile patrols, and motorcycle units with regular school visits and coordination with school authorities. Police Lieutenant Colonel Gerard Ace Pelare, CCPO deputy city director for operations, said that
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Senate approves bill expanding national nutrition programs
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate approved on third reading on Monday a bill expanding the national nutrition programs under Republic Act No. 11037, or the Masustansyang Pagkain Para Sa Batang Pilipino Act. Senate Bill No. 2272, or the Expanded National Nutrition Program, sponsored by Sen. Bam Aquino, is among the Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (Ledac)
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Manila Water to complete key utility relocations for subway project
MANILA, Philippines — Manila Water is advancing the relocation of critical water and sewer infrastructure affected by the Department of Transportation’s (DOTr) Metro Manila Subway Project (MMSP), helping pave the way for the country’s first underground rail system while ensuring the continued delivery of reliable water and wastewater services to customers. As one of the national
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Philippines has enough natural fibers for textile growth—DA
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines already has the raw materials and market demand needed to grow its textile industry, but developing its processing capacity remains crucial to turning these resources into higher-value products, according to the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) fiber industry chief. DA-Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (DA-PhilFIDA) Executive Director Arnold “Ali” Atienza said
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Australian tourist receives refund after being overcharged by Phuket taxi driver
The public questioned the officials’ response after a Phuket taxi driver overcharged an Australian tourist and managed to end legal proceedings only by returning the difference to the foreigner. Several local news agencies reported the overcharging case to the public over the weekend. According to the reports, the 26 year old Australian victim visited Phuket …
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BARMM polls: Gunshots reported at Cotabato precincts – watchdog
MANILA, Philippines — Gunshots were reported at San Vicente Academy in Cotabato City on Monday afternoon amid the first Bangsamoro parliamentary elections, according to election watchdog Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV). In a briefing at the PPCRV Command Center in Makati City, BARMM regional coordinator Father Dave Procalla said the incident occurred at
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Police deny reported gun violence in Lanao Sur town amid BARMM polls
MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur — The Lanao del Sur Provincial Police Office (PPO) has denied reports of a shooting incident or the eruption of gunfire in Lumbaca-Unayan town during Monday’s parliamentary elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). Lt. Col. Juanito Jamis, deputy provincial director for administration of the Lanao del
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Cebu waste crisis: Province, Japan study integrated waste hub
Cebu and Japan have begun a feasibility study on a proposed Green Transformation (GX) Park that could consolidate waste processing, recycling, and recovery facilities in the province.
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Cebu City eyes ₱100M more for garbage after latest bid fails
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City may seek another ₱100 million in supplemental funding for garbage disposal after its latest ₱99.3-million procurement for the services of a licensed solid waste disposal facility drew no bidders. This has left the city dependent on Aloguinsan town while it pursues other garbage disposal options. City Chief of Staff
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For PBBM’s birthday, 6K receive free rice, services in Lapu-Lapu City
LAPU-LAPU CITY – A day after the President’s birthday, the Office of the President (OP) held a “Handog ng Pangulo: Serbisyong Sapat Para sa Lahat” service caravan at Hoops Dome, Barangay Gun-ob, Lapu-Lapu City, on Monday, September 14. A total of 6,019 beneficiaries in Lapu-Lapu City received 10 kilograms of rice each. The Local Government
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