Day: February 11, 2025

Metro Cebu: Personnel of various election offices in Metro Cebu began removing election materials placed in prohibited spots, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) 7 Central Visayas said on Tuesday. Comelec-7 Director Francisco Pobe stated that this is a nationwide effort by the poll body, focusing on materials posted on government-owned facilities, national highways, or outside designated poster areas. According to Philippines News Agency, Tuesday marked the beginning of the 90-day campaign period for national positions, and the monitoring and removal of illegally posted materials will persist throughout this period. In Mandaue City, Comelec officials were assisted by members of the

Laoag City: A measure that will help expose the ill-gotten wealth of government officials and employees – including the President – by excluding them from the Bank Secrecy Law will be one of senatorial candidate Panfilo Lacson’s priorities should he return to the Senate. “Una kong panukalang batas at ito lagi kong unang fina-file sa bawa’t Kongreso, ang waiver ng rights sa Bank Secrecy Act ng lahat ng government officials, from the lowest clerk or janitor all the way up to the President (The first bill I will file, as I have done in the past Congresses, will be on

Baguio City: The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth)-Cordillera is urging residents to enroll in the government’s health insurance program through the Konsulta Package (KP). Dr. Dominga Gadgad, PhilHealth-Cordillera’s regional vice president, emphasized the program’s goal of promoting proactive health management and wellness among the populace. According to Philippines News Agency, Mountain Province Representative Maximo Dalog Jr. has encouraged PhilHealth to reach out to remote communities, facilitating resident registration and initial patient encounters (FPE). These encounters are designed to collect medical and family health histories, conduct physical examinations, and, if necessary, refer individuals for laboratory tests or further medical treatment. Local

Marikina: The Land Transportation Office (LTO) on Tuesday revoked the driver’s license of the survivor involved in a ‘Superman’ motorcycle stunt along Marilaque (Marikina-Rizal-Laguna-Quezon) Highway that killed another rider and injured several bystanders in January. According to Philippines News Agency, LTO Chief Assistant Secretary Vigor Mendoza II stated that Rico Akmad Buyawan was given an opportunity to explain his side during a hearing with the LTO. However, an investigation by the LTO-Calabarzon office found Buyawan guilty of reckless driving and operating a motor vehicle without authorization, leading to the recommendation to revoke his driver’s license. Mendoza emphasized that holding a

Manila: The Department of Justice (DOJ) has issued a call for a whole-of-nation approach to ensure a safer digital environment for Filipino children. This appeal was made during the commencement of this year’s Safer Internet Day (SID) celebrations, led by the DOJ’s National Coordination Center against Online Sexual Abuse or Exploitation of Children and Child Sexual Abuse or Exploitation Materials (NCC-OSAEC-CSAEM). According to Philippines News Agency, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla emphasized the need for real justice that extends into cyberspace, urging stronger collaboration to create a safer internet for all. Undersecretary-in-Charge for the Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking (IACAT), Nicholas