Elton Padilla

HUGE TURNOUT MARKS OPENING DAY OF PUPCET 2026 AS OVER 20,000 ASPIRANTS VIE FOR LIMITED SLOTS

(Photo courtesy : PUP fbpage) More than 20,000 college hopefuls flocked to the Polytechnic University of the Philippines on Sunday as the university kicked off the first day of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines College Entrance Test (PUPCET) for Academic Year 2026–2027, underscoring once again the school’s status as one of the most sought-after…

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NCRPO reiterates ban on police presence in bars, casinos, and illegal venues

(Photo courtesy : NCRPO fbpage) The National Capital Region Police Office (National Capital Region Police Office) has reminded all police personnel that frequenting bars, casinos, cockfighting arenas, and other illegal establishments is strictly prohibited, stressing that such behavior undermines public trust and the integrity of the police service. In a recent advisory, the NCRPO called…

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Cebu’s tri-cities align traffic, security, and tourism plans ahead of ASEAN Tourism Forum 2026

Department of Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco and other panelists take part in a press conference organized by the Philippine Information Agency Region 7 on Jan. 14 in Lapu-Lapu City on preparations for the ASEAN Tourism Forum 2026 in Cebu. (JAT/PIA7 Cebu) LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — The Cebu provincial government, together with the local governments…

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Isko Moreno breaks ground on Senior Citizens and Pet Park in Pandacan, cites national–local collaboration

(Photo courtesy : Manila PIO fbpage) Manila Mayor Francisco Isko Moreno Domagoso on Tuesday led the groundbreaking of a new Senior Citizens Park and community Pet Park in Nagtahan, Pandacan, framing the project as a tangible product of cooperation between the national government and the City of Manila. Officially named the Senior Citizens’ Park and…

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A Birthday Turned Into a Gift of Healing for Malabueños

(Photo courtesy : Malabon City Government fbpage) Instead of a traditional birthday celebration, Malabon City Mayor Jeannie Sandoval marked her special day by dedicating it to public service, spearheading a Humanitarian Surgical and Medical Outreach Program aimed at improving the health and well-being of Malabueños. The outreach program was held at the Malabon Sports Center…

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Binaliw Rescue Volunteer Dies After Contracting Severe Infection During Operations

(Photo courtesy : Ramon Singson fbpage) A volunteer rescuer from Toledo City who took part in the search and rescue efforts following the Binaliw trash slide has died after developing septic shock caused by a serious foot infection. Ramon Abalde Singson, 50, a volunteer responder and a security guard at Carmen Copper Corporation, passed away…

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Benguet Flower Growers Confident of Strong Bloom Supply for Valentine’s Day and Panagbenga

(Photo courtesy : DOT-CAR Office fbpage) BAGUIO CITY — Cut-flower growers in Benguet are optimistic about meeting the surge in demand for Valentine’s Day and the Panagbenga Festival, citing favorable cold and dry weather conditions that have boosted both the quality and volume of blooms. Andi Colti, president of the La Trinidad Cut-Flower Growers Association,…

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Redclaw crayfish trial launched to boost farm incomes, modernize aquaculture

(Screengrab : BFAR Philippines video fbpage) CABANATUAN CITY — The Department of Agriculture has kicked off a pilot program to evaluate the commercial potential of Australian redclaw crayfish in Nueva Ecija, marking a strategic move to diversify rural livelihoods and raise incomes through higher-value aquaculture. The initiative aligns with the directive of Ferdinand R. Marcos…

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La Union boosts global tourism profile as WSL World Junior champions crowned

(Photo courtesy : PIA La Union) SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union — The successful staging of the 2025 World Junior Championships in San Juan has further cemented La Union’s standing as a premier international surf destination, following a dominant finals-day performance by Australian surfers Isla Huppatz and Dane Henry. Huppatz captured the women’s crown with…

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