Day: March 22, 2025

Pasig: Criss Cross will try to sustain its momentum against Savouge at the start of the Spikers’ Turf Open Conference single round-robin semifinals at Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig on Sunday. The King Crunchers, who swept the double-round preliminaries, face the Spin Doctors at 3:30 p.m. According to Philippines News Agency, reigning MVP Jude Garcia, Jaron Requinton, Nico Almendras, Ysrael Marasigan, and Rex Intal are expected to lead Criss Cross. On the other hand, Savouge will rely on Mark Calado, Shawie Caritativo, and Madz Gampong. ‘We’ll train harder and prepare for every opponent in the semifinals. There’s no room to

Eastern Samar: The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office-Eastern Visayas (DSWD-FO-8) has distributed 23,400 family food packs to families in Eastern Samar who have been affected by recent flooding. The flooding was a result of the shear line impacting the region. According to Philippines News Agency, DSWD Disaster Response Management Group Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao announced that the Field Office-8 dispatched the food packs promptly after receiving a request from the provincial government of Eastern Samar. Assistant Secretary Dumlao highlighted that Secretary Rex Gatchalian directed the field office in Eastern Visayas to ensure the swift delivery of the

Manila: The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is nearly finished with its preparations for the May 12 national and local elections (NLE). Chairperson George Garcia stated in a radio interview that Comelec is “about 90 to 95 percent prepared” while Board of Election Inspectors’ members are undergoing training. According to Philippines News Agency, Garcia mentioned that the ballots are ready, with only the verification process remaining. The Voter’s Information Sheet (VIS) is scheduled to complete printing by March 25. Additionally, training for teachers, who will serve as election inspectors, is ongoing. The public has the option to enroll in internet voting,

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Saturday expressed elation over the high number of job seekers who were hired on the spot during the ‘Trabaho at Serbisyong Pangkalusugan sa Bagong Pilipinas’ (Jobs and health services for a New Philippines) at Alonte Sports Arena in Bi±an City, Laguna. According to Philippines News Agency, Marcos noted the success of the event, as many applicants were seen wearing ‘HOTS’ (hired on the spot) shirts. He appreciated the participation of numerous job seekers and the efforts made to ensure the fair’s success. The President expressed his commitment to organizing more job fairs across

Negros Oriental: Four foreign hikers who became lost during a trek in the mountainous region of Silab, Amlan, Negros Oriental, were successfully rescued on Saturday morning. According to Philippines News Agency, the hikers were identified as Germans Wolfgang Schlenker, 67, and Aldwin Fink, 60; Russian Anton Chernov, 38; and a Canadian known only as Terry. All four are residents of Valencia town. They were separated from their two companions while en route to Balinsasayao Twin Lakes Natural Park on Wednesday, with the two companions rescued the previous Friday. Lt. Col. Michael Aquino, commanding officer of the 11th Infantry Battalion of