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Day: May 7, 2022

C. Luzon gun ban nets over 2.7K firearms, 321 arrested

Some 2,791 assorted firearms, deadly weapons, and explosives were seized in Central Luzon since the start of the implementation of the gun ban on January 9, this year. Brig. Gen. Matthew P. Baccay, regional director of the PRO-3, said on Saturday a total of 1,302 various firearms, 1,401 deadly weapons, and 88 grenades were confiscated during the Commission on Elections (Comelec) checkpoint operations. Authorities also nabbed 321 individuals, he said. “The entire Central Luzon police force has been going hammer and tongs in the enforcement of the gun ban. May this serve as a stern warning to all, especially those

Pacquiao says ‘poor’ voters will propel him to presidency

Senator Manny Pacquiao expects to be elected as president on Monday through the support of the poor sector which he said is made up of about 30 million. In his grand rally outside a mall at the North Reclamation Area in this capital city on Friday, he told the crowd that more than 30 million people are secretly supporting his bid and will be entitled to his “pabahay” (housing) program. “Tahimik lang tayo. Ang akong mga botante katong mga pobre. Ang kanang saba diha sa social media kanang mga datu nga mata-pobre. Ang pobre intawon daug-daogon lang (We’re just quiet.

Liquor ban takes effect May 8-9

As part of measures to secure Monday’s national and local elections, a liquor ban will be implemented across the country on May 8 and 9 as the Philippine National Police (PNP) reminds the public of election rules and other prohibited acts. The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has released Resolution No. 10746 imposing the prohibition on selling, furnishing, offering, buying, serving, or taking intoxicating liquor during the identified period. “Anyone found violating any of the provisions may face the penalty of imprisonment of not less than one year but not more than six years without probation,” said PNP Chief Officer-in-Charge/Security Task

PCG dubs newest, largest vessel ‘BRP Teresa Magbanua’

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has formally commissioned its newest and largest vessel “BRP Teresa Magbanua”, a 97-meter multi-role response vessel (MRRV) made by Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co. Ltd. in Japan. During the commissioning ceremony on Friday, Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade highlighted how the newest addition to the PCG fleet would boost its capability to perform “humanitarian” missions and address its “safety concerns and commitments” in Philippine waters. The new vessel, with the designation MRRV-9701, has a maximum speed of 24 knots and an endurance of 4,000 nautical miles. It is seen to boost the PCG’s capability in patrolling the country’s

21-year-old wins Miss Ilocos Norte 2022

A 21-year-old beauty here has bested 22 other contestants in the annual search for Miss Ilocos Norte held at the Laoag Centennial Arena on Friday evening. Keith Alawag is a micro-influencer and budding actress who has been recently included in an upcoming movie entitled “Seasons”, which is top-billed by Carlo Aquino and Lovie Poe. Alawag is oozing with beauty and confidence as she claimed the major Sirib award as well as best in terno and swimwear. As this year’s queen of the north, she will be representing the province in national beauty pageants such as the Miss Universe Philippines. The

Belgica vows continuation of localized peace talks

Senatorial aspirant and former Presidential Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) Chairperson Greco Belgica on Saturday vowed to pursue localized peace initiatives to end communist insurgency in the country. If he wins in the May 9 senatorial race, Belgica said he would continue the local peace engagement initiated by President Rodrigo Duterte. “Kapag po niloob ng Diyos na tayo ay mahalal sa pagkasenador, atin pong isusulong ang peace talks sa ating mga komunidad. Ito po ay mabisang paraan upang mas maintindihan ng ating gobyerno kung ano ang kanilang mga pangangailangan na hindi natutugunan (If I become senator, God willing, I will push for

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