Day: November 6, 2024

MANILA: The ‘Atletang Ayala’ initiative by the Ayala Center for Excellence in Sports is set to provide robust support to its roster of 19 athletes, including those with aspirations to compete in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. This year’s contingent is spearheaded by Joanie Delgaco, a Paris Olympics rower, and Allain Ganapin, a Paralympian in taekwondo. According to Philippines News Agency, Delgaco, who made history as the first female rower from the Philippines to qualify for the Olympics, did not secure a medal in Paris but achieved a commendable No. 2 position in the Division D finals. The program’s other

Valenzuela: Operatives of the Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) have apprehended seven individuals involved in the illegal online sale of registered subscriber identity module (SIM) cards during a coordinated three-day entrapment operation. The operations took place across various locations, including Valenzuela, Cainta (Rizal), North Edsa Highway (Quezon City), and Pedro Gil and Ermita (Manila). According to Philippines News Agency, PNP ACG chief Maj. Gen. Ronnie Francis Cariaga stated that he directed cybercops to perform cyber patrolling and online investigations, leading to the engagement and subsequent arrest of the online sellers between November 3 and 5. The operation resulted in

MANILA: A bill seeking to postpone the first general elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) from May 12, 2025, to May 11, 2026, has been filed at the House of Representatives. According to a news release on Wednesday, House Speaker Martin Romualdez led the filing of House Bill (HB) 11034 in line with a formal request from the Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA), which cited the need for additional time to complete critical tasks required for a fully functioning, democratically elected BARMM government. According to Philippines News Agency, the BTA’s request aims to allow more time to

Metro Manila: The crime rate in Metro Manila has seen a significant decrease of 11.12 percent from October 9 to November 4, as reported by National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) Director, Major General Sydney Hernia. The total number of crimes fell by 957 incidents, tallying 7,649 compared to the 8,606 incidents recorded between September 12 and October 8. According to Philippines News Agency, this decline is attributed to the NCRPO’s proactive anti-criminality campaigns, strategic deployments, and digital policing efforts, which have contributed to improved safety and security in the region. The NCRPO, which covers the Manila Police District, Quezon