Day: March 13, 2025

The Hague: Senior Deputy Speaker Aurelio Gonzales Jr. on Thursday commended the Philippine Embassy in The Hague for providing assistance to former President Rodrigo Duterte and his companions, calling it a reflection of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s “compassionate leadership.” According to Philippines News Agency, the embassy’s action underscores the Marcos administration’s commitment to humanitarian law. Gonzales pointed out that Duterte’s presence in The Hague, The Netherlands, to face the International Criminal Court (ICC), offers him the opportunity to address allegations against him “in the proper forum.” “We commend the Embassy and its staff for extending assistance. We believe it was

Manila: The Philippine National Police (PNP) announced on Thursday that their involvement in the recent arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte was limited to providing security for those tasked with executing the arrest warrant. This statement came in response to inquiries regarding the PNP’s role in the operation that took place on Tuesday morning. According to Philippines News Agency, PNP spokesperson Brig. Gen. Jean Fajardo clarified that the police force was asked to assist by the Philippine Center for Transnational Crime (PCTC). The request was for security support, which the PNP obliged, under the direction of PNP chief Gen. Rommel

Davao City: The Department of Public Works and Highways in Davao Region (DPWH-11) has assured the completion of two multi-million infrastructure projects in Davao del Norte by 2026 and 2027. According to Philippines News Agency, DPWH-11 spokesperson Dean Ortiz announced during a press briefing that the PHP110-million northbound lane of the Tuganay Bridge project is expected to be completed by 2026. Additionally, the PHP500-million Tadeco Road rehabilitation project is slated for completion by 2027. The Tadeco Road project involves the rehabilitation of the 8-kilometer Tagum-Panabo Circumferential Road, which has been notorious for its poor condition and frequent accidents. Ortiz reported

Baguio: The Department of Justice Action Center (DOJAC) and the National Prosecution Service (NPS) have joined forces with the Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office – Cordillera region to conduct a lecture series focusing on the law concerning violence against women (VAW). This initiative is part of the 2025 National Women’s Month celebration and aligns with Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla’s commitment to ending VAW. According to Philippines News Agency, the ‘Justice in Action Lecture Series: Updates on VAW-Related Laws’ was inaugurated at the University of Baguio on March 6. The event witnessed the participation of 147 law

Ilocos Norte: The Department of Health (DOH) 1 (Ilocos Region) has distributed 150 Barangay Health Station (BHS) packages to selected villages in La Union, Ilocos Sur, and Ilocos Norte to enhance primary care services in communities. According to Philippines News Agency, between March 2 and 10, the DOH turned over 18 BHS packages to villages in La Union’s first district, 14 in its second district, 48 in Ilocos Sur’s second district, and 70 in Ilocos Norte’s second district. DOH-1 Director Paula Paz Sydiongco said on ________day that the packages, worth PHP500,000 each and funded under the 2024 Health Facility Enhancement