Day: February 5, 2025

Legazpi: The Commission on Elections in Bicol (Comelec-5), in collaboration with other national government agencies, has vowed to ensure the safety and security of the upcoming national and local elections in May. This commitment was formalized during a solidarity pact signing held at Camp Simeon Ola on Wednesday. According to Philippines News Agency, Comelec-5 regional director Maria Juana Valeza emphasized the significance of the event, highlighting the collective commitment of the involved parties to safeguard democratic processes and ensure the success of the forthcoming elections. Valeza stressed the importance of upholding the integrity and transparency of the electoral system, urging

Cagayan de Oro: Government agencies and civil society groups in Northern Mindanao have pledged to pool resources to ensure the peaceful conduct of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) parliamentary elections. The solidarity pledge, hosted by the Police Regional Office (PRO-10) on Wednesday, was joined by the Commission on Elections in Northern Mindanao (Comelec-10) and other stakeholders. According to Philippines News Agency, Comelec-10 Assistant Director Maria Dulce Cuevas-Banzon emphasized the importance of holding free, credible, and well-organized elections, noting that this will be the first parliamentary election in BARMM’s history. She expressed gratitude for the support from law

Leyte: The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) on Wednesday said 31 persons deprived of liberty (PDL) at the Leyte Regional Prison (LRP) got closer to freedom after undergoing a pre-parole interview by the Department of Justice – Parole and Probation Administration (DOJ-PPA) Regional Office in Eastern Visayas. In a statement, the BuCor said the evaluation focused on the inmates’ conduct, rehabilitation progress, and readiness to rejoin society. According to Philippines News Agency, officials also weigh the qualification for the PDL’s release by ensuring they meet all legal and behavioral requirements before parole is granted. The BuCor said the initiative is part

Manila: Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. is urging scientists to focus more on developing solutions to problems and avail of assistance from the government. “Because there are those who develop things and look for people who might benefit from these, trying to look for a possible market. It should be the other way around,” Solidum told the Philippine News Agency in an interview on Wednesday. According to Philippines News Agency, Solidum noted that scientists should think of what the stakeholders need and ensure that the solutions they develop are tailored-fit for them. Solidum also emphasized

Antique: Local government units in Antique will be adopting delegations for the upcoming Western Visayas Regional Athletic Association (WVRAA) Meet as part of their support for the province’s hosting of the sports event. According to Philippines News Agency, Dr. Evelyn Remo, Chief Education Supervisor of the Department of Education Schools Division of Antique, stated in an interview that during a meeting on February 4 with the provincial government, LGUs, and other stakeholders, a request was made for LGUs to adopt delegations. Remo mentioned that three LGUs will host a delegation by organizing a welcome party and providing assistance. Six delegations