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This is in response to the statement made by the National Security Adviser speaking for the National Security Council dated 24 November 2024. National security pertains to the protection of our sovereignty, the safety of the Filipino population, and the preservation of our democratic institutions. The function of the National Security Council is confined to…
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Breaking his silence, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday vowed to uphold the rule of law following the tirades of Vice President Sara Duterte against him, First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos and Speaker Martin Romualdez. Duterte said in a virtual press conference that she hired an assassin to kill the President, the First Lady, and…
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The Department of Agriculture said a retail price of around P42 per kilo for well-milled rice represents a “happy balance” that meets both the needs of Filipino consumers and farmers.“While we aim to drive down food costs, we are also mindful of the needs of our primary stakeholders—our farmers and their families, who work tirelessly…
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Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. has authorized the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) to set-up livestock, poultry and meat industry inspection sites in Metro Manila and surrounding areas to control the spread of animal diseases. Under Administrative Circular No. 10, BAI — through the National Veterinary Quarantine Services Division and in coordination with…
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In a united front to bolster national peace and security, the Philippine National Police (PNP), Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), and Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) convened today for the 3rd Quarter Calendar Year 2024 National Joint Peace and Security Coordinating Center (JPSCC) Meeting at the Bachrach Building 1 Auditorium, Port Area, Manila. PNP Chief,…
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The Diocese of Antipolo in Rizal province has asked the government’s cultural arm to declare its three historic churches as “national cultural treasures.” In three separate petitions to the National Commission for Culture and the Arts, the diocese identified the churches in St. Ursula Parish in Binangonan town, St. Jerome Parish in Morong, and the…
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Active public participation is one of the keys to effective flood mitigation, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) underscored Saturday. DPWH Director Alex Bote said flood mitigation should be a concerted effort between the government and the public. The public can help reduce the risk of flood through proper waste management and disposal,…
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By DINDO BELLOSILLO PALABAS NA NAMAN? Wow naman! Very concern ang ating Bise Presidente sa kanyang Chief of Staff na si Atty. Zuleika Lopez. Napakabait naman pala ni VP Sara na masyado ata ang pag-aalala kay Lopez na nasa kustodiya ngayon ng Mababang Kapulungan ng Kongreso. Ayon sa mga bali-balita, dinalaw at magdamag pa raw…
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BY ISMAEL AMIGO POKWANG’S GCASH FRUSTRATION: A WAKE-UP CALL FOR E-WALLET SECURITY Actress Pokwang could only be one among many victims whose cash balance on their GCash ewallets suddenly sapped dry for unknown reasons save for possible breach of their locking systems of their accounts. A few days is no stranger to hard work, and…
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A Catholic bishop has welcomed the possible return to the Philippines of Mary Jane Veloso, a Filipino death row drug convict in Indonesia. Bishop Ruperto Santos, vice chairman of the CBCP Episcopal Commission on Migrants and Itinerant People, said it’s a “relief” that Veloso will be transferred to the Philippines after 14 years in incarceration.…
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