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Sta. Cruz: Residents of Laguna’s capital municipality of Sta. Cruz woke up to a bomb threat spread through social media. Mayor Egay San Luis announced the suspension of classes and government work, citing safety concerns amid the bomb threat. According to Philippines News Agency, a message circulated on social media regarding an alleged bomb threat in the town, prompting Mayor San Luis to take precautionary measures. He announced on his Facebook page, “Ngayong araw, kumakalat ang isang mensahe sa social media ukol sa umano’y bomb threat sa ating bayan. Bilang tugon at pag-iingat, suspendido po ang pasok sa lahat ng

Ilocos Norte: The Ilocos Norte Police Provincial Office (INPPO) has reported a significant reduction in road crash incidents, with only 71 incidents recorded from January 1 to June 16 this year. This marks a 62 percent decrease compared to the 190 incidents logged during the same period last year. According to Philippines News Agency, the decline in road crashes is attributed to the collaborative efforts of various government agencies aimed at preventing road accidents, which are primarily caused by human error. Col. Jephre Taccad, chief of INPPO’s Provincial Operations Management Unit, highlighted these findings during a joint Provincial Peace and

Quezon City: The Philippine government is all set for the repatriation of Filipinos from Israel and Iran, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said Wednesday. In a media interview, Marcos revealed that the government has identified an alternate route to facilitate the safe return of displaced Filipinos from the two Middle Eastern countries. According to Philippines News Agency, Marcos explained the challenges faced in the evacuation process due to the closure of many airports amid the ongoing conflict. “Ang naging problema natin sa pag evacuate sa kanila ay dahil sa giyera, maraming sarado na airport. Kaya’t naghahanap tayo ng ruta kung

Lipa City: Senator Alan Peter Cayetano on Wednesday highlighted the growing global demand for aviation professionals, calling it a promising path for Filipino workers. Cayetano, who authored the bill to establish a National Aviation Academy, said nearly 2.4 million new aviation personnel will be needed worldwide in the coming years, a demand he believes Filipinos are well-positioned to help meet. According to Philippines News Agency, the senator noted the significant need for aviation professionals during a Facebook Live broadcast at the Philippine State College of Aeronautics (PhilSCA) Fernando Air Base campus in Lipa City, Batangas. He mentioned that globally, nearly

Manila: The country’s automotive industry recorded a 1.7-percent growth in sales in the first five months of the year. A joint report released by the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (CAMPI) and the Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA) showed that industry sales reached 190,429 units in January to May this year from 187,191 units in the same period last year. According to Philippines News Agency, growth was driven by higher sales in the commercial vehicle (CV) segment. CAMPI and TMA data showed that CV sales recorded a double-digit growth of 10 percent to 151,704 units from 137,944 units