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 Regional Level Most Wanted Person Arestado ng San Pablo Pulis Camp BGen Paciano Rizal – Arestado ang tinaguriang most wanted person sa antas ng Rehiyon sa isinagawang manhunt operation ng San Pablo Component City Police Station noong nakaraang Martes Pebrero 3, 2026. Kinilala ni Acting Provincial Director PCOL JONAR R YUPIO ng Laguna PPO ang akusado na si alyas Melo, residente ng San Pablo City, Laguna. Ayon sa ulat ng San Pablo CCPS, sa pamumuno ni PLTCOL REDENTOR G TIRAÑA, Hepe ng nasabing istasyon, nagsagawa ng operasyon ang kanilang mga operatiba matapos matukoy ang kinaroroonan ng akusado. Nagresulta ito sa matagumpay na pagkaka- aresto sa nasabing akusado bandang alas-3:21 ng hapon nitong Pebrero 3, 2026, sa San Pablo City, Laguna. Isinagawa ang pag-aresto kay alyas “Melo” sa bisa ng warrant of arrest na inilabas ng Family Court,San Pablo City, Laguna noong February 2, 2026. Batay sa nasabing warrant, nahaharap ang akusado sa paglabag ng kasong Rape na walang inirereko...

 DTI R4A and DTI Quezon Join “Tulay sa Progreso” to Strengthen NGA–LGU Partnerships The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region IV-A, together with DTI Quezon, participated in the “Tulay sa Progreso: Bridging NGA–LGU Partnership Towards a Healthy and Prosperous Province of Quezon,” an initiative of the Provincial Government of Quezon held on January 30, 2026, at the Makati Shangri-La Hotel, Makati City. DTI was represented by Regional Director Marissa C. Argente, DTI Quezon Provincial Director Julieta L. Tadiosa, and Business Development Division Chief Anna Marie V. Quincina. During the activity, RD Argente conveyed the agency’s full support for the Province of Quezon. An audio-visual presentation highlighted DTI programs and projects allocated for 2026, potential collaboration opportunities for 2027, and various services and interventions that may be availed by the province. The second part of the session featured a one-on-one discussion highlighting DTI’s key initiati...

 PALIWANAG: Ano ba ang Impeachment at Paano ang proseso? Ni. Noevic Liwanag Sa gitna ng mga usaping politikal sa bansa, madalas nating naririnig ang salitang "impeachment." Ngunit ano nga ba ang tunay na kahulugan nito? Sa madaling salita, ang impeachment ay isang legal na proseso kung saan ang isang mataas na opisyal ng gobyerno—gaya ng Pangulo, Pangalawang Pangulo, o mga miyembro ng Korte Suprema—ay maaaring tanggalin sa tungkulin. Hindi ito isang ordinaryong kasong kriminal; ito ay isang politikal na proseso para sa mga "betrayal of public trust" o paglabag sa Konstitusyon. *Ang Hakbang ng Proseso Ayon sa ating Saligang Batas, ang proseso ay nahahati sa dalawang bahagi: Ang Kamara (House of Representatives): Sila ang tumatayong "piskal" o tagapagsakdal. Dito sinisimulan ang reklamo. Kapag ang sapat na bilang ng mga mambabatas ay bumoto pabor sa reklamo, itinuturing na "impeached" ang opisyal at ipapasa ang kaso sa Senado. Ang Senado ...

 Charting New Horizons: Strengthening CRVS and Bringing Data Closer to the People In line with the celebration of the 36th Civil Registration Month (CRM), the Philippine Statistics Authority – Regional Statistical Services Office IV-A (PSA RSSO IV-A) formally opened th e Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) Exhibit to its clients on 02 February 2026 at the PSA RSSO IV-A premises. Serving as one of the key information and advocacy activities of the Office, the exhibit was designed to educate and inform the public on the critical role of civil registration and vital statistics through informative panels, visual displays, and curated materials, highlighting the significance of registering vital events such as births, marriages, and deaths and underscoring the importance of these records in planning, policy formulation, and effective service delivery. Anchored on the 36th CRM theme, the exhibit highlighted how a strong and responsive CRVS system serves as a foundation for...

 Army, PNP recover NPA arms cache in CamNor CAMP CAPINPIN, Rizal — Joint forces of the Philippine Army and the Philippine National Police recovered an NPA arms cache after acting on information provided by concerned citizens in Barangay Cabatuhan, Labo, on Friday, January 31.According to reports from the 201st Infantry (Kabalikat) Brigade, troops from the 16th Infantry (Maglilingkod) Battalion, together with personnel from the Philippine National Police, conducted focused military operations in the area following reports from residents regarding the suspected location of war materiel hidden by the terrorist group. The operation resulted in the discovery and recovery of two improvised explosive devices (IEDs), 75 empty blasting caps, 78 pieces of Nitro EM 1,500, one roll of detonating cord, 583 rounds of assorted live ammunition and  ammunition cartridges. This recovery marks the first arms cache discovery in Labo this year, following December recoveries in Barangay Exciban...

 Don Bosco College Honors Benefactors at Annual Gratitude Night Representing Governor Sol Aragones, veteran journalist Doland Castro attended the event and expressed appreciation on behalf of the provincial government. He shared the journey of both himself and the governor in journalism before entering public service, emphasizing the role of integrity in shaping responsible citizens. “Sa mundo pong ginagalawan namin, imporante rin po ang integridad,” he said, noting that journalists serve as society’s watchdogs and speakers of truth.““The event provided an opportunity for students, staff, and benefactors to connect, reflecting on how their support has directly impacted learning opportunities and the school community. Castro encouraged students to value education and to strive for excellence, showing how collaboration between benefactors and the school strengthens the path to success.““Gratitude Night not only celebrated generosity but also reinforced the spirit of giving and comm...