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With millions of devotees expected to join the highly anticipated Traslacion 2025, the Philippine National Police (PNP), under the leadership of PNP Chief Police General Rommel Francisco D. Marbil, has implemented extensive security preparations to guarantee a safe, orderly, and meaningful event for all participants. “Traslacion is a profound expression of faith and devotion. The…
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To boost the employability of senior high school (SHS) learners under the technical-vocational livelihood track (TVL), the 2025 national budget will continue funding free assessments for the issuance of national certifications (NCs), Senator Win Gatchalian said. The national budget carried a special provision proposed by Gatchalian, making it mandatory for SHS-TVL learners to undergo free…
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Assistant Minority Leader and Gabriela Women’s Party Rep. Arlene Brosas strongly condemned the December 26 sailing of the US Carrier Strike Group One led by USS Carl Vinson between Leyte and Mindanao, describing it as “a brazen display of US military might that violates Philippine sovereignty.” “This is not just ships passing in the night.…
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Gumaca’s new Catholic leader formally assumed his role on Saturday, calling for “courage” in being true disciples of Jesus. Addressing the clergy, consecrated persons and laypeople of the diocese for the first time, Bishop Eugenius Cañete urged them to embrace their mission wholeheartedly. “We go and make disciples. It’s a call for each and everyone…
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As the nation welcomes the new year, Senator Alan Peter Cayetano shared his message of hope and urged Filipinos to begin 2025 with a clear vision, purpose, and a strong sense of direction. In his Facebook live broadcast on January 1, 2025, Cayetano reminded the public that while New Year’s resolutions are common, they should…
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An impactful outreach program aimed at raising awareness on human trafficking, particularly Online Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children (OSAEC), organ trafficking, and health-related concerns, was successfully held on December 12, 2024 at Pasay City, Philippines. The event brought together a wide range of organizations and community members to address these critical social issues and…
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. reorganized the National Security Council (NSC) to ensure its resiliency as an institution facing the evolving domestic and international challenges and opportunities. The President reorganized the NSC through the issuance of Executive Order 81 signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on Dec. 30, 2024. The NSC will now be composed…
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Ang mga maliliit na negosyante ay nahaharap sa matinding pagsubok lalo na ang mga nasa labas ng Metro Manila dahil sa kakulangan ng pondo at teknikal na kaalaman para lumago. Kailangan nila ng suporta mula sa gobyerno at pribadong sektor para maisulong ang paglago ng negosyo pati na ang pagpapalaganap ng paggamit ng makabagong teknolohiya…
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Department of National Defense (DND) Undersecretary for Civil, Veteran, and Reserve Affairs Pablo M. Lorenzo represented the Philippines at the 80th Founding Anniversary of the Viet Nam People’s Army (VPA) and the 35th All-People National Defence Day at the National Convention Center in Ha Noi, Viet Nam on December 20, 2024. On the sidelines of…
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BI HIGHLIGHTS 2024 ACHIEVEMENTS, EYES MODERNIZATION IN 2025 AS IT MOVES TOWARDS ‘BAGONG IMMIGRATION’
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) closed 2024 with record-breaking travel figures and notable advancements in modernization, paving the way for streamlined processes and stronger border security in the coming years. The BI reported a total of 14,540,533 arrivals, comprising 7,922,052 Filipinos and 6,618,481 foreigners, alongside 15,050,136 departures, which included 8,348,283 Filipinos and 6,701,853 foreigners. BI…
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