28th Commandant of the Philippine Coast Guard

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President Duterte has appointed Coast Guard Vice Admiral Leopoldo V. Laroya as the 28th Commandant of the Philippine Coast Guard following the mandatory retirement of Coast Guard Admiral George V. Ursabia effective 8 September 2021. He was previously the Deputy Commandant for Operations. Vice Admiral Leopoldo Laroya was born in Quezon City. He began his … Read more

Arzobispo Pocket Park

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Arzobispo Pocket Park A space along Arzobispo Street near Fort Santiago has been rehabilitated in partnership with the Department of Public Works and Higways. What used to be a barren and unutilized space is now thriving area with plants and trees. Soon, the Intramuros Administration will put some concrete benches for the general public to … Read more

To all Creditors of Rural Bank of Caloocan, Inc.

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To all Creditors of Rural Bank of Caloocan, Inc.: Filing of claims against the bank’s assets is until 13 September 2021 only. PDIC urges creditors of closed Rural Bank of Caloocan to file their claims against the bank’s assets on or before 13 Sept 2021. Claims may be filed thru email at caloocanrb-pad@pdic.gov.ph, mail or … Read more

World’s third deepest point in the ocean

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World’s third deepest point in the ocean Did you know? With a depth of 10.54 kilometers below sea level, Philippine Trench, also known as Philippine Deep, is the world’s third deepest point in the ocean. This trench spreads in a length of 1,320 km and 30km in width in the east of the Philippines. It … Read more

Senate Bill 2078

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Senate Bill 2078 and 2079: The Revised Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act of 2021 WHY AMEND RA 9147? Senate Bills 2078 (Villar) and 2079 (Zubiri) define and penalize the crime of “wildlife trafficking” as a distinct and separate offense from trade, possession, and transport of wildlife due to its scale and nature. The draft … Read more