The leadership of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) on Monday threw its support behind President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s daughter Mayor Sara and all other candidates that the chief executive would be endorsing for next year’s elections. In a statement, BARMM Chief Minister Ahod Ebrahim said Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte has all the support of the Bangsamoro government and its leaders should she decide to abandon her mayoral bid and instead seek the highest post of the land. “We are confident (she) will continue the legacy of peace and commitment to progress in Mindanao, especially in the

Barangay Public Safety Officers (BPSO), otherwise known as “tanod” (watchmen), in Quezon City are undergoing skills training to better do their jobs, especially amid the continuing threat of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19). The Barangay Tanod Skills Enhancement Training, being held in partnership with the Department of the Interior and Local Government, will include 2,426 regular BPSO and will run until October 21, according to the Barangay and Community Relations Department (BCRD) on Monday. In a statement, BCRD head Ricky Corpuz said the training is divided into batches due to Covid-19 safety protocols that limit the number of people that

Oil companies will implement a big-time price increase on Tuesday. In separate advisories, Caltex, Cleanfuel, Petro Gazz, PTT Philippines, Seaoil, and Shell will raise gasoline prices by PHP1.45 per liter and diesel products by PHP2.05 per liter. Caltex, Seaoil, and Shell will also hike kerosene prices by PHP2.05 per liter. Other industry players are expected to follow suit. Adjustments in local oil prices reflected the movements in the world oil market. Last week, oil prices traded above USD80 — the first time in three years. Market analysts expected that oil prices will continue to increase amid the growing demand and

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) on Monday reported the seizure of a vessel that was discharged from a carrying vessel that arrived at the Port of Manila (POM) from the Port of Iloilo. In a statement, the bureau said an operation by Enforcement and Security Service (ESS) personnel resulted in the apprehension of MV Long Xiang 8 on September 28. The vessel was discharged from the carrying vessel M/V AAL KOBE. It was discovered that the vessel was not included in the manifest-waybill and that no corresponding import declaration entry was filed with the BOC by the shipowner or agent.

Mayor Carmelo Lazatin, Jr. is lobbying for an allocation of 10,000 vaccines a day from the national government to be able to fast track the inoculation of residents here against coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19). Lazatin made the appeal to the National Task Force against Covid-19 during the “Resbakuna” event at SM City Clark here on Monday. “Sa pagkakataong ito, ako po ay nakikiusap sa ating vaccine czar, Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr., at Secretary Vicencio Dizon na kung maaari po ay mabigyan ang Angeles City ng allocation na 10,000 na bakuna, lalong lalo na po para sa first dose (This time,

Major flood control projects are underway in the 3rd district of Negros Occidental where various localities experienced massive floods that displaced thousands in the early days of January this year. Rep. Jose Francisco Benitez said they requested for a funding of about PHP6.6 billion mainly from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) for various projects. “It’s partly delivered, partly ongoing. We are still waiting for more funding to arrive from (the) central government,” said Benitez, who filed his certificate of candidacy for a second term on Monday. Massive floods hit the cities of Talisay, Silay and Victorias as