A new barracks for female members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) will be constructed inside the military’s General Headquarters at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City, the Department of Public Works and Highways announced ton Tuesday, July 19. DPWH National Capital Regional Director Nomer...
BAYAMBANG, Pangasinan -- Mary Clare Judith Phyllis ‘Nina’ Jose-Quiambao, wife of outgoing Mayor Dr. Cezar T. Quiambao, is expected to take her oath Tuesday June 28, 2022 at the Balon Bayambang Events Center. Photo from Nina Jose-Quiambao FB Page She will officially become the first female Mayor...
A wanted female drug personality in Kalinga was arrested in her home province in the Bicol region. The suspect was identified as Realyn Jalimao Balane, 38, of San Pedro, Jose Panganiban, Camarines Norte. She was arrested at her house in Jose Panganiban last June 10 by personnel of the Kalinga...
Anti-narcotics authorities arrested on Thursday night, June 9, four drug suspects and their alleged cohort after they yielded P103,500 worth of crystal meth or "shabu" in a buy bust operation in Mabalacat, Pampanga, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) reported. PDEA photo The suspects...
Female leaders take lead in helping Filipinos enhance their skills Deep-rooted prejudice continues to stand in the way of gender equality even today. “Babae lang” is often thrown around as it is, after all, still a man’s world. To achieve a truly progressive society, indifference must be...
FORT DEL PILAR, Baguio City -- An Ilongga from South Cotabato leads the 214 graduating cadets of the Philippine Military Academy ‘Bagsik-Diwa’ (Bagong Sibol ng Kinabukasan Didigma Hanggang Wakas) Class of 2022. PMA superintendent Lt. Gen. Ferdinand Cartujano announced that Krystlenn Ivany...
Phone calls, cards, chocolates, flowers, praises and surprise gifts – those gestures of admiration and love will be flowing all around today, between children and mothers, as the world celebrates Mother’s Day. On this day, we call on all mothers to take a bow for bringing kindness into this...
A total of 40 persons deprived of liberty (PDL) in the Quezon City Jail Female Dormitory (QCJFD) underwent a livelihood skills training program conducted by the Quezon City Small Business and Cooperatives Development Promotions Office (SBCDPO). The SBCDPO officer-in-charge Ms. Mona Yap said that...
BAGUIO CITY – The Baguio City Jail male dorm reported that some 57 percent of the 390 persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) are facing charges before the local court for violation of pertinent provisions of Republic Act (RA) 9165 or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002. (Photo from Rizaldy...
In a male-dominated organization like the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), female soldiers are rarely given the spotlight for their achievements. But this does not mean that it’s because there are only a few of them worth mentioning. Take a look for example at First Lt. Jul Laiza Mae...
ATIMONAN, Quezon -- A female Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) who was biking along Maharlika Highway at Barangay Buhangin this town died after she was hit by a Kia van in an early morning road mishap. The victim was identified as Jennifer Domacian Galero, 41, single and resident of the said place,...
BAGUIO CITY – The Baguio City Jail-Female Dorm (BCJ-FD) has been implementing programs meant to ensure the safety of persons deprived of liberty (PDLs), including the 93 females under its care. (Photo from Rizaldy Comanda) The BCJ-FD said it is undertaking measures to enhance public safety by...
