Day: November 10, 2024

Cotabato City: The Commission on Elections (Comelec) reported on Sunday that 109 aspirants for parliamentary district representatives and eight regional parliamentary political parties filed their Certificates of Candidacy (COCs) and Certificates of Acceptance of Nominations (CANs) during the Nov. 6-9 filing period for the 2025 Bangsamoro Parliamentary Elections (BPE). Comelec chair George Garcia expressed satisfaction, noting that the five-day filing process was conducted peacefully without any incidents or disturbances. According to Philippines News Agency, records indicate that 41 aspirants filed in Lanao del Sur for parliamentary district representatives, while Maguindanao del Norte and del Sur each saw 15 filings. Additionally,

Ilocos Norte: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. delivered over PHP70 million in livelihood and financial assistance on Sunday to thousands of residents affected by Typhoon Marce in Ilocos Norte. During the aid distribution at Pagudpud Cultural and Sports Complex, President Marcos extended PHP50 million in financial assistance from the Office of the President to Ilocos Norte Vice Governor Cecillia Araneta-Marcos. According to Philippines News Agency, the President also inspected the seawall in Pagudpud and the Licerio Antiporada Sr. National High School Main in Buguey town, both damaged by the typhoon. He witnessed the distribution of PHP20 million through the Department

Pagudpud: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. announced plans to expedite the reconstruction of the damaged seawall in Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte, emphasizing the need to protect local communities from potential storm surges and flooding. The announcement was made during an aid distribution event where over PHP70 million in livelihood and financial assistance was provided to thousands affected by Typhoon Marce at the Pagudpud Cultural and Sports Complex. According to Philippines News Agency, Marcos assured that the reconstruction plans for the seawall are already underway and progressing at a swift pace. He noted that the project is set to be bid out

Batangas: First Lady Marie Louise ‘Liza’ Araneta Marcos condoled with families of those who died during the onslaught of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (international name Trami) in Talisay, Batangas on Sunday. The First Lady joined the Department of Social Welfare and Development in distributing aid to families through her program Libreng Laboratoryo, Konsulta at Gamot Para sa Lahat (LAB for ALL). According to Philippines News Agency, families of 61 individuals who perished from the landslides and flooding caused by Kristine benefitted from First Lady’s program. The initiative was supported by a private group, DigiPlus Interactive, which provided food and non-food

San Juan City: Clint Escamis played hero in Mapua University’s 75-73 victory over College of Saint Benilde Sunday in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Season 100 men’s basketball at FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City. According to Philippines News Agency, with four seconds remaining, Escamis sank his third triple which turned out to be the game-winning basket, as the Cardinals joined their opponents on top at 13-3. ‘Biggest shot of my career so far,’ the reigning Most Valuable Player, who finished with 26 points, five assists, four rebounds and one steal, said in the post-match interview. Mapua, which