Tourism Secretary Frasco Responds to Criticism Over Visibility in DOT Promotional Materials

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Frasco Says Presence in Tourism Ads Is Part of Her Job, Not Self-Promotion CHRISTINA FRASCO — The Tourism Secretary responded to criticism regarding her frequent appearance in promotional materials released by the Department of Tourism, saying her visibility is part of her work and not self-promotion. She made the clarification during a public forum in … Read more

Church Warns Against Superstitious Novena in Las Piñas

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Las Piñas Parish Warns Public Against Superstitious Novena A parish in Las Piñas City has issued an official warning to the public about a type of “novena” that has reportedly been left inside the church and contains elements of superstition. The Immaculate Conception Parish in Gatchalian Subdivision released the statement through its official social media … Read more

Carnapper Arrested After Getting Stuck in EDSA Traffic

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Carnapper Arrested on EDSA After Traffic Jam Foils Escape CARNAPPER – A 44-year-old man was arrested on Sunday afternoon, February 1, in Quezon City after attempting to carnap a taxi along Imperial Street in Cubao. According to Lt. Col. Joy Leanza, head of the Cubao Police Station, the suspect initially hired the taxi along Mindanao … Read more

4Ps Beneficiaries Could Receive Higher Monthly Support, House Committee Says

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House of Representatives Pushes for Higher Monthly Aid for 4Ps Beneficiaries The House of Representatives is pushing for higher monthly assistance for beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), aiming to strengthen support for education, health, and nutrition among low-income families. House Majority Leader Alexander “Sandro” Marcos said that the House Committee on Appropriations … Read more

Vlogger Bench TV Speaks Up After DSWD Shuts Down His Care Facility

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Vlogger Bench TV Reacts to Closure of Care Facility BENJIE PERILLO – The vlogger, also known as Bench TV, has accepted the decision of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to stop the operations of his care facility in San Pedro, Laguna. The closure, reported on January 29, happened because the facility did … Read more

Volunteer Firefighters Under Investigation by BFP for Taking Alcohol from Supermarket Destroyed by Fire in QC

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BFP Investigates Volunteer Firefighters Over Alleged Alcohol Theft at Burned Quezon City Supermarket BFP – The Bureau of Fire Protection is investigating allegations that some volunteer firefighters took bottles of alcohol from a supermarket that was destroyed by fire in Barangay Pasong Putik, North Fairview, Quezon City, in the early hours of Wednesday, January 28. … Read more