Day: January 23, 2025

Basilan: Bishop Leo Dalmao of the Prelature of Isabela de Basilan is recovering following a heart attack last month, according to the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP). According to Philippines News Agency, the CBCP reported that another Claretian bishop, Elias Ayuban Jr. from the Diocese of Cubao, shared during a Mass on Wednesday evening that Bishop Dalmao is on the mend. Ayuban stated that Dalmao had been discharged from the hospital after nearly a month of confinement and is now recuperating at a care facility in Quezon City managed by a religious congregation. ‘He is already recovering. it’s

Manila: Senatorial aspirant Francis Leo Antonio Marcos on Thursday announced his withdrawal from the May 12 midterm elections, citing concerns over the financial burden on the government for printing ballots that would include his name. According to Philippines News Agency, Marcos, who had secured a temporary restraining order (TRO) from the Supreme Court against his disqualification earlier this week, personally delivered his Statement of Withdrawal to the Law Department of the Commission of Elections (Comelec). He expressed his concerns about the PHP132 million cost associated with printing new ballots, following remarks by Comelec Chairman George Garcia. Marcos stated, “When I

Antique: The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. (PCCI) Antique chapter is set to assist the Commission on Elections (Comelec) in preparing for the upcoming May elections by educating their employees on the automated counting machine (ACM). According to Philippines News Agency, PCCI Antique president Rani Rodriguez expressed increased confidence in participating in the national and local elections following their attendance at the Comelec voter’s education and ACM roadshow held at Advance Central College. Rodriguez emphasized the importance of educating their employees to ensure they understand the election process. The PCCI plans to disseminate information on the ACM’s features

Camalig: Farmers in Camalig, Albay expect an increase in their production after receiving agricultural machinery on Thursday. Four farmers’ associations and one barangay in the town got hand tractors as part of the agriculture development program of the local government unit (LGU). Camalig Mayor Carlos Irwin Baldo Jr. led the distribution of the farm equipment to the beneficiaries at Nuyda Park in Barangay 2. According to Philippines News Agency, the recipients of the hand tractors were the Cotmon Farmers Association, Taladong Rich Farmers Association, Taplacon Barangay Council, and the Bariw and Baligang Integrated Farmers Association. Baldo said the LGU of

Pasig City: The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) announced the launch of the National Plastic Action Partnership (NPAP) Philippines to tackle the pressing issue of plastic waste in the country. Environment Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo Loyzaga emphasized the critical need for collective efforts to address the problem, highlighting the Philippines’ significant contribution to marine plastic pollution due to the 2.7 million metric tons of plastic waste generated annually. According to Philippines News Agency, the NPAP Philippines initiative is a collaboration led by the DENR and supported by the World Economic Forum’s Global Plastic Action Partnership, along with partners