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The Department of Agriculture has imposed a temporary ban on the importation of both domestic and wild birds from New Zealand following reports of an avian influenza outbreak in that country. In a memorandum order No. 01, Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. confirmed that tests conducted by the New Zealand National Animal Health…
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A Catholic bishop has sharply criticized corruption and the persistent influence of political dynasties in the country, urging voters to prioritize integrity and public service in the upcoming May elections. In a pastoral letter released Sunday, Bishop Crispin Varquez of Borongan expressed concern about the political and social issues affecting the country, with particular attention…
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An estimated eight million devotees turned out for this year’s Jesus Nazarene procession in Manila, one of the largest religious events in the Philippines. The procession began at Quirino Grandstand at 4:40 a.m. Thursday and reached Quiapo Church at about 1:25 a.m. Friday, after nearly 21 hours, according to the Nazareno Operations Center. The turnout…
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On Circulating False Claims Regarding Individuals Conducting Blood Sugar Tests Contaminated with HIV The Department of Health (DOH) warns the public on a circulating message on social media falsely claiming to be a member of the Faculty of Medicine visiting houses for a blood sugar test. The post claims that the needles used to inject…
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Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Gen. Rommel Francisco D. Marbil lauded the peaceful and orderly conduct of the Traslacion 2025, the annual Feast of the Black Nazarene, which drew over 7.4 million devotees to Manila. The event, a profound expression of Filipinos’ faith and devotion, concluded without any major untoward incidents, owing to the tireless…
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Senator Win Gatchalian sounded the alarm over the widespread smuggling and illicit trade of excisable products, including cigarettes and vapes, saying such activities erode revenue collection, pose health concerns, and create peace and order issues. “My worry is a reversal in smoking prevalence trends. We previously had a win-win situation where smoking prevalence was decreasing…
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Bago matapos ang 2024 sa pangunguna ng Estados Unidos kasama ang mga bansang England at France, inanunsiyo ni outgoing US President Joe Biden na puwedeng gamitin ng Ukraine ang mga suplay na US missile laban sa Russia. Sa ulat ng Al Jazeera na may petsang January 04, nagpakawala ang Kyiv ng Army Tactical Missile System…
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Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. has picked Assistant Secretary Constante J. Palabrica as Undersecretary-designate for Livestock, following the passing of Undersecretary Deogracias Victor Savellano, who previously headed the National Livestock Program. Sec. Tiu Laurel issued Special Order No. 11 on Tuesday, assigning Palabrica to temporarily fill the role left vacant by Usec. Savellano,…
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The Department of Agriculture (DA) and Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) have joined forces to explore “creative ways” to reduce rice prices to more reasonable levels and alleviate the financial burden on Filipino consumers. Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. said the initial focus would be on imported rice, but stressed that government’s…
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Following a groundbreaking Supreme Court decision, the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) gains control over Camp John Hay in Baguio City, particularly The Manor, The Forest Lodge, Camp John Hay Golf Club, CAP Convention Center, Commander’s Cottage, open spaces, and other areas. The Supreme Court ruling, which allows the BCDA to recover the Camp…
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