Day: December 2, 2024

Manila: A coalition of civil society leaders, sectoral representatives, and advocates has filed an impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte at the House of Representatives. The complaint, endorsed by Akbayan Party-list Representative Perci Cendaña, lists culpable violation of the constitution, graft and corruption, bribery, betrayal of public trust, and other high crimes as the grounds for impeachment. According to Philippines News Agency, the complainants include former peace adviser Teresita Quintos Deles, Fr. Flaviano Villanueva, former Magdalo Party-list representative Gary Alejano, and families of drug war victims during the previous administration. They were accompanied by former senator Leila De Lima,

Manila: Two members of the House of Representatives have voiced their support for Surigao del Norte 2nd District Rep. Robert Ace Barbers’ proposal for the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to probe vloggers and internet trolls allegedly disseminating misleading information against the quad committee (quadcom). According to Philippines News Agency, 1-Rider Party-list Rep. Rodge Gutierrez and House Assistant Majority Leader and Lanao del Sur 1st District Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong underscored the necessity of safeguarding the integrity of public discourse and tackling organized online disinformation efforts. Gutierrez emphasized the importance of balancing freedom of speech with accountability, noting the complexity

Manila: Oil companies have announced adjustments to their pump prices this week, with an increase in gasoline prices and a decrease in diesel and kerosene prices. Starting from 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday, several major players, including Caltex, Cleanfuel, Jetti, Petro Gazz, Seaoil, and Shell, will implement a 90-centavo hike in gasoline prices, while diesel prices will see a reduction of 20 centavos. According to Philippines News Agency, Caltex, Seaoil, and Shell will also decrease kerosene prices by 40 centavos. Other oil firms are expected to follow the same pricing adjustments. This adjustment comes as part of the regular pricing strategy

BUTUAN CITY: The Department of Health-Caraga (DOH-13) recorded 185 new human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) cases, bringing the total number of cases in the region to 1,718 since tracking began in 1995, an official said Monday. DOH-13 health-education program officer Necson Gamotin shared the data during a press conference organized by the Philippine Information Agency. According to Philippines News Agency, as of June, Agusan del Sur leads the provinces with 293 cases, followed by Surigao del Sur with 225 cases, Surigao del Norte with 136, Agusan del Norte with 122, and Dinagat Islands with 31. Among cities, Butuan recorded the most

BACOLOD CITY: The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Monday introduced to voters in Negros Occidental, including this highly urbanized city, the features of the automated counting machine (ACM), which will be used during the national and local elections on May 12 next year. According to Philippines News Agency, in each of the 32 local government units (LGUs) in the province, an ACM was deployed for in-person demonstration as part of the Comelec-Negros Island Region’s roadshow. At the Ayala Malls Capitol Central here, Comelec-Bacolod City, led by election officer Revo Sorbito, conducted a demonstration before various sectors, including local candidates. ‘This