Manila – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has extended the deadline for the submission of bidding documents for the 2025 election automation project. The new deadline is now set for December 12, marking the second postponement from the original da…
Davao City – Giselo Velasco Castillones, a former mayor of Cateel town in Davao Oriental, was fatally shot outside a fast-food chain in Barangay Buhangin, Davao City, on Wednesday morning. This incident marks a violent loss in the local political lands…
Quezon City – The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has recognized 16 local government units (LGUs) in Northern Mindanao for their exceptional performance in the anti-illegal drugs campaign. The awards were presented during the Nat…
Iloilo City – In anticipation of the holiday season, the local government of Iloilo City has decided to permit temporary open sidewalk vending in selected streets from December 10 to 31. This initiative is part of a plan to stimulate economic activity …
Caraga Region – The Police Regional Office in Caraga Region (PRO-13) conducted a comprehensive simulation exercise to bolster their emergency response capabilities. The exercise, which encompassed various emergency scenarios, took place on Tuesday.Acco…
Cebu City – The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has barred two American sex offenders from entering the Philippines. Both individuals arrived at the Mactan-Cebu International Airport on a Korean Air flight from Incheon, Seoul, but were denied entry due to t…
Sibulan, Negros Oriental – The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) has inaugurated its Kadiwa ng Pangulo program in Sibulan, Negros Oriental, marking a significant step in supporting local farmers and communities. The launch saw participation from…
Manila – The recent transport strike in the National Capital Region had a minimal impact on public transportation, according to the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB). This conclusion is based on the number of Libreng Sakay (f…
Manila – In response to the devastation caused by super typhoon Egay earlier this year, Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro announced the implementation of major disaster prevention infrastructure projects in the provinces of Apayao and Cagayan. This in…
Bacolod – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has issued a directive to the operator of the M/V Weesam Express 6, SRN Fast Seacrafts, to demonstrate the vessel’s seaworthiness before it can resume sailing. This comes after the vessel experienced a distres…