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Zambales town to realign fiesta funds for social services

SAN ANTONIO, Zambales – The local government of Masinloc town has urged village officials to suspend or scale down fiesta-related activities and non-essential programs, as municipal officials seek to redirect public funds toward basic social services amid economic challenges. In a memorandum issued by Mayor Hazel Lim, barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials were enjoined

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Amid fuel crunch, cycling cops deployed in South Cotabato

KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato – About 150 police cyclists have been deployed to patrol urban centers in South Cotabato province amid the logistical strains triggered by the skyrocketing prices of fuel products due to the recent crisis in the Middle East. Col. Samuel Cadungon, South Cotabato police director, led the launching on Monday of the

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COA affirms disallowance of OVP’s P73-M confidential expenses in 2022

MANILA, Philippines – The Commission on Audit (COA) on Tuesday said it upheld its notice of disallowance (ND) on the Office of the Vice President’s (OVP) P73 million in confidential expenses for 2022, and issued corresponding NDs covering P375 million in liquidated confidential funds for 2023. COA intelligence and confidential funds audit office head Gloria

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‘Safer Cities’ drive: 75,492 violators nabbed, so far

MANILA, Philippines — The number of local ordinance violators arrested under the Department of the Interior and Local Government’s (DILG) Safer Cities program has risen to 75,492 as of Monday, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said on Tuesday. The PNP, in a statement, said 7,235 violators were apprehended on Monday, April 13. Consuming alcoholic drinks

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Rider dies, companion hurt as motorcycle falls into ravine in Ifugao 

SANTIAGO CITY, Isabela — A rider died while his companion was hurt when their motorcycle fell into a ravine in Banaue town, Ifugao on Monday night, police said. Capt. Leo Pablo of the police Regional Mobile Force Battalion (RMFB) 15 said the accident happened at around 9:45 p.m. in Sitio Awan Igid, Viewpoint. He identified

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House panel summons Trillanes, AMLC to Sara Duterte impeach hearing

MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives justice panel on Tuesday summoned former senator Antonio “Sonny” Trillanes IV and the Anti Money Laundering Council (AMLC) to testify in next week’s impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte. Panel chairperson Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro approved the subpoena motions filed by Mamamayang Liberal party-list Rep. Leila De

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KC Concepcion On Accepting Her Unique Place Between Families Of Her Parents

This is what KC Concepcion said about her “unique” place. Actress-entrepreneur KC Concepcion speaks about being the “middle” child between the families of actor Gabby Concepcion and Megastar Sharon Cuneta. In an interview, actress-entrepreneur KC Concepcion opened up about her honest reflections regarding growing up as the in-between of two families. It’s a unique place that ... Read more

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Cebu City in a ‘state of preparedness’ amid extreme heat

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City was placed under a state of preparedness after the City Council approved a resolution on Tuesday, April 14, in response to extreme heat conditions. The declaration, contained in a resolution drafted by Councilor Dave Tumulak, enables the city government to mobilize resources, intensify monitoring, and roll out immediate measures

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Fire in Calamba displaces 19 families, injures 2

CEBU CITY, Philippines — At least 19 families were displaced after a fire hit a residential compound along V. Rama Street in Barangay Calamba, Cebu City on Monday afternoon, April 13. The blaze, which broke out at 4:39 p.m. in Quijano Compound, affected a total of 48 individuals, according to the Cebu City Fire Station.

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