Day: November 4, 2024

COTABATO CITY: The Police Regional Office-Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (PRO-BAR) reported no security threats to the ongoing filing of certificates of candidacy (COCs) for the first-ever Bangsamoro parliamentary elections, set to coincide with the national midterm elections in May 2025. Following a successful security operation during the Undas observance, PRO-BAR has declared readiness for the week-long filing period, which began Monday and will continue until Saturday. According to Philippines News Agency, PRO-BAR Regional Director Brig. Gen. Romeo Macapaz assured the public that heightened security measures will remain in place to maintain peace and order. ‘Our alert status will not be lowered,’

Laurel: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has pledged to personally visit and manage the recovery and rehabilitation efforts in the typhoon-affected areas. During his visit to Laurel, Batangas, one of the regions severely impacted by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (international name Trami), the President emphasized his commitment to oversee the distribution of government assistance. According to Philippines News Agency, the President stated that the approach taken in Batangas would be replicated in all areas affected by Typhoon Kristine and Typhoon Leon. Marcos highlighted that the greater the damage caused by the storms, the more robust the response would be, reflecting

Batangas: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday instructed relevant government agencies to bolster their disaster preparedness and response initiatives following a series of recent typhoons. According to Philippines News Agency, during a government assistance distribution event for typhoon victims in the towns of Talisay and Laurel in Batangas, Marcos laid out specific tasks for agencies to enhance the nation’s disaster readiness. Highlighting the urgency of the situation, Marcos stated, “Our goal is to prevent the loss of life due to calamities. It’s true that storms are more intense today – wider, stronger, changing faster.” In his directives, President Marcos

Manila: Senate President Francis Escudero on Monday urged the owner of the sports utility vehicle (SUV) bearing a license plate No. 7 who reportedly tried to run over a female traffic enforcer after being caught driving inside the bus lane to surface and take responsibility. In a statement, Escudero said the actions of the driver and passengers of the vehicle are “unacceptable,” emphasizing that they have violated the law. According to Philippines News Agency, the Department of Transportation’s Special Action and Intelligence Committee for Transportation (DOTr-SAICT) reported that their Secretariat, Sarah Barnachea, noticed on Sunday evening the white SUV with

Manila: The University of the Philippines (UP) lauded its scientists on Monday after they topped other Philippine higher education institutions in the Alper-Doger (AD) Scientific Index 2025. The AD Scientific Index is a ranking and analysis system of scientific performance that adds value to the scientific output of individual scientists. According to Philippines News Agency, UP’s recognition for having the highest concentration of cited scientists underscores the immense value of their work. This recognition not only enhances UP’s reputation but also strengthens its capacity to address complex national challenges, UP president Angelo Jimenez said in a statement. “On behalf of