Day: October 31, 2024

Cebu city: Dismissed mayor Michael Rama on Thursday assured his supporters that his name would never be deleted from the ballot in the mayoral race here amid a disqualification petition filed against him and another city mayor before the Commission on Elections (Comelec). At a press conference, Rama said there is no basis for the poll body to erase his name from the ballot because the Ombudsman’s decision over nepotism charges is not yet final. “We have the legal foundation, substantial legal foundation to face the petition,” he said. According to Philippines News Agency, the other mayor facing a disqualification

Legazpi city: The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) 5 (Bicol) has distributed 20 family water filtration kits to several local government units (LGUs) in Camarines Sur, which were affected by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine, internationally known as Trami, last week. These kits are part of a larger allocation of 100 kits intended for the province to aid in providing clean, potable water to communities in need. According to Philippines News Agency, DSWD-5 Director Norman Laurio shared that the LGUs of Magarao, Minalabac, Gainza, and Milaor have already received the kits. Plans are underway to release additional kits for

Bacolod city: Negros Occidental’s Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) has declared a blue alert from October 31 to November 3 to coincide with the observance of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day this weekend. In a memorandum, Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson informed all city and municipal DRRM chairpersons and PDRRMC members about the status of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), emphasizing the need for readiness during the holidays across the province. According to Philippines News Agency, all concerned offices and agencies, along with the respective cities and municipalities, have been advised to monitor incidents, particularly in

Legazpi city: The Philippine Tour Operators Association (PHILTOA), in collaboration with Junior Chamber International (JCI)-Daraga, has delivered relief goods to families impacted by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (international name Trami) last week. According to Philippines News Agency, Jonel Magdaraog, a PHILTOA member, stated that relief supplies were distributed to more than 600 families in Libon, Albay, as well as Barangay San Roque and La Purisima in Nabua, Camarines Sur. “The relief packages included groceries, rice, bottled water, adult and children’s diapers, medicines, and sanitary items. This assistance was dispatched to Albay immediately following the storm. Together with JCI Daraga, we

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