Day: November 10, 2024

Manila: At least 47 senatorial aspirants have been declared nuisance candidates. The Commission on Elections (Comelec) First and Second Divisions declared 47 of the 183 who filed their certificates of candidacy for the May 2025 midterm polls nuisance, the poll body said in a social media post on Saturday night. According to Philippines News Agency, the First Division declared various individuals as nuisance candidates including Patrick Artajo, Maria Charito Billones, Roel Pacquiao, Felipe Montealto, Rex Noel, Gerald Arcega, Salvador Cabalida, Elvis Beniga, Orlando de Guzman, Jonry Gargarita, Abel Adorable, Rolando Plaza, Randy Red, Getter Malinao, Jimmy Salapantan, Jacinto Bonayog, Shirly

MANILA: A House leader on Sunday said President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s focus on digital reforms and infrastructure is driving growth in Filipinos’ online purchasing power. According to Philippines News Agency, House Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Committee chairperson and Navotas Rep. Toby Tiangco attributed the growth in digital transactions to the President’s prioritization of information technology as a key economic pillar. ‘President Marcos identified information technology as one of the key pillars of his administration and we are now reaping the benefits of this renewed focus on ICT development and digital transformation,’ Tiangco said. Tiangco stated that the government

MALASIQUI: The Ilocos Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC) has instructed local disaster risk reduction and management offices (LDRRMO) in the region to swiftly implement preventative measures against potential storm surges instigated by Severe Tropical Storm Nika. According to Philippines News Agency, Office of the Civil Defense (OCD) – Ilocos Director and RDRRMC chair Laurence Mina emphasized in a memorandum that all LDRRMOs are required to carry out preemptive evacuations as necessary to safeguard communities residing in high-risk areas. A Storm Surge Warning No. 4, released on Sunday afternoon, cautioned of moderate to high-risk storm surges anticipated within