PNP heightens security for Undas 2024

In preparation for the upcoming commemoration of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day, the Philippine National Police (PNP) is on heightened security alert and has deployed police personnel to ensure the safety of the public.  “Effective kahapon po ay naka-heightened alert na po ang ating mga area police command pati na rin po ‘yung…

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Super Typhoon Leon: Signal No. 4 hoisted over Batanes

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa hoists Signal No. 4 over Batanes after raising “Leon” into the super typhoon category. Super Typhoon Leon is continuously heading closer to Batanes, threatening the region. “The wind signals warn the public of the general wind threat over an area due to the tropical cyclone,” said…

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DTI-assisted meat processing coop succeeds despite ASF challenges

A Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)- assisted meat processing cooperative proved that the industry can still thrive despite challenges like African Swine Fever (ASF). With the unwavering support from the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program and DTI’s Shared Service Facility (SSF), the Dujali Free Farmers Multi-Purpose Cooperative (DUFFAMCO) has become a beacon of success. It…

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Renewable energy, investment expansion in Philippine Investment Forum

Taipei, Taiwan—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) led a strategic push to attract investments in renewable energy and business expansions in economic zones during the Philippine Investment Forum (PIF) on 22 October 2024. Collaborating with the Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO), the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA), and the Philippine Trade and Investment…

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Quad Comm chairs slam coercion allegations in EJK probe

In a press briefing on Tuesday, Quad Committee chairpersons Santa Rosa City Rep. Dan Fernandez and Manila Rep. Bienvenido Abante Jr. addressed the allegations and statements that came out in the Senate hearing regarding the extrajudicial killings (EJKs) during the Duterte administration.  Fernandez firmly denied the allegations of coercion or harassment, which were based on…

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Abante: FPRRD liable for crimes against humanity

Following former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s own admission under oath that he was responsible for the “shortcomings” of his administration’s war on drugs, a House leader on Tuesday said the former president now must be held accountable for crimes against humanity.  According to House Quad Comm co-chair Rep. Bienvenido “Benny” Abante Jr., under Republic Act…

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