Day: February 5, 2025

Bagac: A communist rebel voluntarily surrendered to authorities in Bagac, Bataan on Wednesday along with his firearm and explosives. Bataan Police said “Ka Azur,” a 59-year-old carpenter and resident of Barangay Saysain in this municipality, was affiliated with the Bagong Hukbong Bayan under the Rehiyong Yunit Guerilla Gawaing Militar – South Party Committee operating in the province. According to Philippines News Agency, Ka Azur turned himself in at the Bagac Municipal Police Station in Barangay Atilano Ricardo at about 12:50 p.m., bringing along one improvised 12-gauge shotgun, one 40mm high-explosive cartridge, and explosive materials, including a time fuse and a

Dumaguete: The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) in Negros Oriental is urging the public to take advantage of complimentary services provided by local government units (LGU) as part of the 35th Civil Registration Month celebration this February. According to Philippines News Agency, Engineer Ariel Fortuito, chief statistical specialist and PSA-Negros Oriental head, shared in an interview that the LGUs typically cover the costs for various documents, such as certificates of no marriage record, birth registration, and marriage certificates. Fortuito emphasized that all LGUs are required to participate in Civil Registration Month, and the PSA is often invited to participate in events

Manila: The Department of Tourism in the Ilocos Region (DOT-1), in partnership with local government units (LGUs) from Pangasinan, La Union, Ilocos Sur, and Ilocos Norte, has launched a new historical tour circuit aimed at promoting the region’s rich cultural heritage. The initiative, which includes a guidebook and historical trail, seeks to enhance historical awareness and foster patriotism, particularly among younger generations. According to Philippines News Agency, the historical trail is based on a guidebook developed by Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University (DMMMSU), featuring key historical sites across the four provinces. These sites highlight significant events from pre-Spanish times

Manila: The House of Representatives on Wednesday ratified a bill postponing the first regular elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) to October 2025. During the plenary session, lawmakers approved the bicameral conference committee report reconciling differences between House Bill 11144 and Senate Bill 2942. According to Philippines News Agency, the reconciled version moved the BARMM polls from May 12, 2025, to October 13, 2025. Subsequent elections will align with the 2028 national elections and occur every three years thereafter. The bill allows the current Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) to continue governing the BARMM until newly elected

Baguio: A cardiologist at the Department of Health (DOH)-run Baguio General Hospital and Medical Center (BGHMC) has emphasized that food intake contributes more than 50 percent to a person’s heart health, highlighting the need for individuals to be mindful of their dietary habits. According to Philippines News Agency, Dr. Karla Rhea Rillera-Posadas, Medical Specialist II at the BGHMC’s Department of Internal Medicine, noted during the ‘Kapihan’ session on Wednesday that food plays a significant role in heart health, accounting for more than half of its condition. This health discussion was part of the “Heart Month” observance this February. Posadas pointed