Day: March 3, 2025

Manila: The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) on Monday said 76 members of the elite Philippine National Police Special Action Force (PNP-SAF) have been deployed to strengthen security at the Sablayan Prison and Penal Farm (SPPF) in Occidental Mindoro. In a news release, BuCor Director General Gregorio Pio Catapang Jr. said the move comes in response to ongoing efforts to bolster safety protocols and ensure effective management within the facility. Catapang instructed Deputy Director General for Operations Gil Torralba to oversee the arrival of the SAF personnel earlier Monday. According to Philippines News Agency, Torralba led a combined operation known as

Manila: Senate President Francis Escudero on Monday downplayed concerns over the USD283.7 million foreign portfolio, also known as ‘hot money’ due to the speed it comes in and out of an economy, that left the country in January, emphasizing that such capital movements are normal occurrence in financial markets. According to Philippines News Agency, Escudero explained that ‘hot money’ refers to funds controlled by investors seeking short-term returns. In a Viber message to reporters, he stated, ‘When hot money ‘leaves’ a country, it simply means that there is a promise of a higher return somewhere else and is not, in

Davao City: The City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) has activated its Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and placed the city under “blue alert” for the 88th Araw ng Dabaw celebrations, which run from March 1 to 16. According to Philippines News Agency, the blue alert status aims to ensure the safety and security of residents and visitors participating in the festivities. The alert level enhances disaster preparedness, response capabilities, and resource allocation to address potential emergencies. The agency stated, “The alert status increases the need for proactive disaster preparedness and response as well as resource augmentation.” To maintain

Manila: Defending champions National University (NU) and University of Santo Tomas (UST) extended their unbeaten runs in the UAAP Season 87 tennis tournament after securing contrasting victories Monday at the Felicisimo Ampon Tennis Center in the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex. According to Philippines News Agency, NU rolled to its third win after surviving UST, 3-2, in the women’s division. Elsie Abarquez and Kolin Cornell sealed the victory for the Lady Bulldogs, beating Minette Bentillo and Justine Maneja, 6-4, 4-6, 10-7, in the second doubles match. UST’s Kaye Emana defeated Jasmine Jaran 6-2, 6-3 in the first singles; NU’s JM Carcueva

Quezon City: The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) joined the nation in honoring the contributions of women in nation-building and their indispensable roles in shaping society as the country celebrates National Women’s Month this March. According to Philippines News Agency, DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian expressed the department’s commitment to advancing women’s empowerment and gender equality during a video message at the agency’s flag-raising ceremony. He emphasized the importance of providing women from vulnerable and disadvantaged sectors with inclusive and gender-sensitive resources, tools, and opportunities to help them thrive. The DSWD’s various programs and services equip countless women with