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San Nicolas eyes ‘Beyond Compliant’ recognition in Gawad Kalasag Awards

By Ahikam Pasion The local government of San Nicolas is...

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Dialysis Center to Rise in Mapandan

By Eva Visperas Mapandan Mayor Karl Christian Vega announced plans to build...

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Compiled by IFM Dagupan Microplastic wastes threaten salt industry—DOST The Department of...

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EDITORIAL

JdV-s other legacies The late former House Speaker Jose de Venecia...

Negros Island

Negros Oriental reports no firecracker-related incidents during New Year’s Eve

By Xander Ledesma Authorities in Negros Oriental confirmed no firecracker-related injuries or fire incidents during the New Year’s Eve celebrations. Lieutenant Stephen Polinar, spokesperson for the...

Western Visayas

Prohibited ‘boga’ leads in causing 13 firecracker-related injuries in Antique

By Xander Ledesma The use of the banned “boga,” an improvised cannon made from PVC pipes and denatured alcohol, caused the majority of the 13...

Mindanao

Northern Mindanao marks peaceful NYE; illegal firecrackers destroyed

By William Agda The New Year’s celebration in Northern Mindanao was relatively peaceful, with police reporting minimal incidents and the destruction of seized illegal firecrackers...

Central Visayas

Vlogger and 8-year-old boy die in Cebu firecracker-related incidents during New Year celebrations

By Xander Ledesma Two separate firecracker-related incidents claimed the lives of a 23-year-old vlogger and an 8-year-old boy during New Year’s Eve celebrations in Cebu...

Mindanao

Northern Mindanao leaders express optimism for 2025 development prospects

By William Agda Officials from Northern Mindanao on Wednesday shared their optimism about opportunities for progress in 2025, emphasizing unity and collaboration as key factors...

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