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  UCAJODA-MANIBELA leads Malolos Jeepney Strike By: Chello Gonzales Jeepney Drivers protest in front of Mini Forest at City of Malolos, Bulacan on November 22, 2023. Photo taken by Sophia Arellano "Ang panawagan lang naman namin ay maawa naman sila kasi iyon na lang ang hanapbuhay namin, pinagkukunan namin."  Roben, PUV driver for 12 years and member of UCAJODA-MANIBELA said in line with their plea to their co-drivers to cooperate in the strike hoping that their co-drivers will understand that they need to fight as one. On November 22, today, passed 9 in the morning, the first day of the jeepney transit strike in Malolos City marks the protest led by the United Calumpit Jeepney Operators and Drivers Association (UCAJODA)- MANIBELA and STAND BULSU, in line with the December 31 deadline for the PUV Consolidation Program and Jeepney Phaseout.  The Board of Directors of UCAJODA-MANIBELA along with the jeepney drivers joining the strike asked their co-drivers who are working a...

Investigation for slain broadcaster continues By: Khyrus Santos Police authorities are still investigating the circumstances behind the grisly murder of broadcaster Juan Jumalon on the 5th of November, 2023. Juan Jumalon, also known as DJ Johnny Walker, was shot in the early hours of the morning at his residence where his recording booth was located in Misamis Occidental. The shooting was broadcasted live to many viewers. As of recent, authorities are investigating a possible lead that may uncover the suspects and motives behind the case. President Marcos himself asked that justice be served to those who committed this "heinous crime." Despite the Philippines being known as one of the more dangerous places to practice journalism or broadcasting, the motive behind the murder may not be to silence him but rather something more on the personal affairs of the late broadcaster. According to the head of investigations on the case Misamis Occidental police director Col. Dwight Monat...

Bulakeños Commemorate Undas 2023 By: Sophia Arellano UNDAS 2023: Today, November 1, people once again mourn for the remembrance of their deceased loved ones. Cemeteries in Bulacan are adorned with flowers and candles amidst periodic rains. As part of the Undas celebration, Bulakeños light candles and offer flowers, accompanied by prayers for the peace of the souls of the departed. They reminisce on memories with their loved ones, pausing at the graves to reconnect, even if it is just through a visit to their graves today. Pop-up stores selling food, drinks, and toys for children surround the cemeteries. Officials ensure the peace of "Ligtas Undas 2023," with medical personnel on standby in case of unforeseen incidents.

Tie-breaking coin toss makes BSKE2023 history in Masukol, Paombong  By: Sophia Arellano The tie between the two opposing parties in Barangay Masukol, Paombong, Bulacan was broken after the vote tally was equalized by means of a coin toss. Rene Santos from Team Gilas was appointed as the official new barangay captain of Masukol after winning a round of coin toss by picking tails. Before the decision to continue with the coin toss, the ballot count concluded at 11 PM on October 30. Elena Coronel and Rene Santos, both chairman aspirants, received an equal 471 votes from the four precincts. "Napagdesisyunan na i-toss coin na lang at 'di na ibyahe pa sa bayan (ang balota). Tatlong oras na iniintay ang panig ni Rene Santos dahil 'di umano ay masama ang pakiramdam nito. Last minute, bandang alas tres ng madaling araw dumating siya sa eskuwelahan at hinigsa na," Kaizer Geronimo says, one of the voters who witnessed the coin tossing shares. "Tao ang pinili ni Elena ...

Undas: The Ever-Changing Problem 'til Death By: Athena Morales, Khyrus Santos Undas opens jobs for filipino families. Photo by: Dan Madrazo, Juan News Every year, Filipino families are busy preparing for Undas. This has become a Filipino tradition: buying flowers, lighting candles and a mini family reunion as some would call it. In some cemeteries around the municipalities of Bulacan, people are starting to visit the tombs of their loved ones. For some, they live for the dead and their deaths give them jobs. Rey, a 62 year-old cleaner in Sta. Maria Cemetery for almost 30 years, said that this work allows him to provide for his family. People like Rey depend on the death of people, as the more the deaths, the more food for his family. But just like any other, it is not always festive as in some days he can only bring home a kilo of rice, some instant noodles, and corn beef. "Utang pa nga 'yan (pagpapalinis). Binibigyan lang ako isa-isang daan pang meryenda, tinitipid na lan...

𝙱𝚞𝚕𝚊𝚔𝚎ñ𝚘𝚜 𝚌𝚊𝚜𝚝 𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚒𝚛 𝚟𝚘𝚝𝚎 𝚏𝚘𝚛 𝙱𝚂𝙺𝙴2023  By: Sophia Arellano and Dan Madrazo   Bulakeños went outside their homes to exercise their right to vote in the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections (BSKE) 2023 on October 30, today.     The polling stations nationwide officially opened to the public at 7 in the morning and closed at 3 in the afternoon.     People lined up at each precinct in various barangays across the municipalities of Bulacan, like any other election.  The determination of the voters to use their right for a democratic choice of new leaders in their barangay was as intense as the sun's rays. However, unlike previous elections, the Bulakeño voters not only signed ballots for the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan. They also hold the fate of the San Joseños in the voting for the status of 'Highly Urbanized City' for San Jose Del Monte (SJDM).    Vicky, a voter in Masukol, Paombong, shared, "...

𝐏𝐮𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠-𝐩𝐮𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐚 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐂-𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐨 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐢𝐚𝐬 By: Chello Gonzales Attendees on the Pulong pulong sa Barangay in Lias,Marilao, Bulacan on October 24, 2023 Pulong-Pulong sa Barangay was the initiative of the Commission on Elections-Marilao to give insights about voting in the barangay elections, Sangguniang Kabataan, and for the plebiscite of San Jose del Monte. It was held on October 24, 2023, at the Function Hall in Lias, Marilao, Bulacan. Residents and voters of Barangay Lias were in attendance. The voting discussion started with the topic of the Highly Urbanized City (HUC) of San Jose del Monte, Bulacan , in accordance with Proclamation 1057 , which became law on December 4, 2020. Clarifications were made for the attendees. “Ang San Jose del Monte po ay hindi po mawawala sa Bulacan; ang mawawala lang po yung kita yun ang disadvantage,” according to Ma. Victoria Angeles Parulan, contact person of COMELEC-Marilao. ...