Day: January 29, 2025

Negros Oriental: A total of 927 persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) detained in various jail facilities across Negros Oriental have been cleared to vote in the May 12 midterm elections, according to the Commission on Elections-Negros Island Region (Comelec-NIR). According to Philippines News Agency, regional election director Lionel Marco Castillano stated that, unlike in previous elections, PDLs can now vote for both national and local candidates, provided they are registered in the areas where they are detained. On election day, a special board of election inspectors will be deployed to jail facilities to oversee the voting process. Castillano explained that

Zamboanga City: Zamboanga City survived a tough match against Lingayen with scores of 16-25, 25-20, 23-25, 30-28, 15-7 on Wednesday in Group A of the Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) Under-21 Championship National men’s division at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium. The team displayed resilience after dropping the first and third sets, ultimately claiming victory in the decisive fifth set. According to Philippines News Agency, Zamboanga City is set to face One Silay, which managed to secure a win with scores of 25-22, 25-23, 22-25, 32-30 against Volleyball Never Stop (VNS) Club. This anticipated matchup is scheduled for Thursday. Meanwhile, Umingan

Manila: Sta Rosa, Laguna: Clyde Mondilla carded a 73 Wednesday to wrest a two-stroke lead at The Country Club Invitational in Sta. Rosa, Laguna. He overcame a rocky front nine and the challenging conditions to finish with a one-under 143. According to Philippines News Agency, Mondilla expressed relief at his ability to recover, noting, “I’m glad I was able to recover, especially since I wasn’t hitting it very well.” A crucial birdie on the 15th hole and parring the final holes helped Mondilla maintain his lead. Meanwhile, Reymon Jaraula and Jay Bayron both registered rounds of 71, the day’s best,

Quezon City: The Land Transportation Office (LTO) is pushing for an increase in benefits from the comprehensive third-party liability (CTPL) insurance and other reforms on motor vehicle insurance in light of the recent Katipunan flyover incident that killed four people and injured 20 others. According to Philippines News Agency, LTO chief, Assistant Secretary Vigor Mendoza II, emphasized the need to increase the benefits in cases of motor vehicle accidents. In the case of the Katipunan flyover truck accident in December, the insurance company released PHP200,000 to be shared by all four victims who died in the incident. On December 5,

Manila: Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Wednesday justified the Senate’s decision to grant Filipino citizenship to Chinese entrepreneur Li Duan Wang, saying he complied with all legal requirements and has no derogatory records. In a virtual briefing, Gatchalian said his team evaluated Wang’s application, which has been approved by the House of Representatives based on the documents submitted by the businessman. According to Philippines News Agency, Gatchalian emphasized the importance of having no derogatory reports and the completion of all necessary legal requirements. The lawmaker clarified that the Senate conducted an independent review of Wang’s naturalization application. When concerns arose about