Day: October 31, 2024

Manila: The Commission on Elections (Comelec) announced Thursday that Miru Systems, leading a joint venture, has successfully completed the manufacture and production of over 100,000 automated counting machines (ACMs) for the upcoming May 2025 midterm elections. According to Philippines News Agency, the final unit of the ACMs was produced at Miru’s South Korean facility two months ahead of the December deadline. This accomplishment marks the completion of the Full Automation with Transparency Audit and Count (FASTrAC) project, which involved manufacturing 110,620 ACMs. Comelec data reveals that 78,456 ACMs are already secured in storage at the commission’s warehouse located in Biñan,

Pasig city: The 2024-25 season of the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) kicks off with the All-Filipino Conference at the Philsports Arena in Pasig City on Nov. 9. The season promises to be the longest yet, extending over six months to align with the international FIVB schedule. According to Philippines News Agency, the opening match will see Choco Mucho, a finalist in the last conference, facing off against the two-time Reinforced champion Petro Gazz at 6:30 p.m. Earlier in the day, Akari, boasting a revitalized lineup, will take on Galeries Tower at 4 p.m. The competition will continue with defending champion

Dagupan city: The provincial government of La Union is on red alert status since Wednesday as it braces for the possible effects of Typhoon Leon (international name Kong-rey) and the influx of people flocking cemeteries for ‘Undas’ (All Saints’ and All Souls’ Day). ‘We have already prepared our rescue equipment ahead of time to respond immediately to those in need of our assistance. The safety of our provincemates remains to be our utmost priority,’ La Union Governor Raphaelle Veronica Ortega-David said in a statement Thursday. According to Philippines News Agency, tropical cyclone wind signals have been lifted in the province

Iloilo city: The Iloilo Provincial Library and Archives has recommended a selection of free public domain horror classics for readers to enjoy this Halloween season. Provincial Librarian Allana Delgado highlighted that works by Edgar Allan Poe and other renowned authors, whose stories have inspired numerous films and literary adaptations, are available for free download from Project Gutenberg. According to Philippines News Agency, Delgado mentioned in an interview that the copyright for these works has expired, making them available for free download. Interested readers can access these materials through the FREE eBook Reader app: ReadEra, available on Google Play and the

Manila: Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Thursday urged the National Electrification Administration (NEA) to ensure that all electric cooperatives (ECs) are compliant with Republic Act No. 11039, or the Electric Cooperatives Emergency and Resiliency Fund (ECERF), to mitigate the impact of natural calamities on power supply. Gatchalian emphasized the need for resilience in the energy sector, highlighting the importance of preparedness as the country faces an increasing frequency of severe weather events. According to Philippines News Agency, Gatchalian, who is the principal author of the ECERF law, stressed that the fund is designed to assist in the restoration and rehabilitation of