Day: March 24, 2025

Negros Oriental: The Commission on Elections in the Negros Island Region (Comelec-NIR) has instructed local officials running in the upcoming May 12 elections to remove or cover their photos and names on government vehicles throughout the campaign period. According to Philippines News Agency, Comelec-NIR Assistant Regional Director Jossil Macute stated that this directive applies specifically during the campaign period for local candidates, which commences on March 28 and concludes on May 10. Macute emphasized the importance of preventing accusations of using government resources for personal campaign benefits, recommending that photos and names be temporarily removed or covered on ambulances, dump

Dinagat Islands: A decommissioned Philippine Navy vessel will soon become a tourist attraction in Dinagat Islands after Governor Nilo Demerey Jr. received approval for its transfer, officials said Monday. Demerey confirmed the approval of his October 2022 request to acquire the BRP Rizal (PS-74), which required clearance from the US State Department due to its American origins. According to Philippines News Agency, the World War II-era vessel, originally the USS Murrelet (AM-372), will be repurposed as a floating museum, hotel, and educational facility for local and foreign tourists. The Auk-class minesweeper served in the Korean War before being transferred to

Manila: United Kingdom Trade Commissioner for Asia Pacific (APAC) Martin Kent announced on Monday the launching of the UK-APAC Tech Growth Program that will help British technology and innovation firms to scale in countries across the region, including the Philippines. Kent made the announcement at the opening of the UK-Southeast Asia Tech Week in Manila at the Sheraton Manila Hotel in Pasay City. According to Philippines News Agency, Kent expressed enthusiasm about collaborating with Kickstart Ventures to initiate this program, highlighting their shared vision of driving innovation and expanding tech solutions across borders. Kickstart Ventures is a wholly-owned corporate venture

Manila: Senate President Francis Escudero on Monday denied alleged coordination with Malaca±ang prior to the chamber’s probe on former president Rodrigo Duterte’s arrest. ‘Hindi, at hindi kami nagkausap kaugnay niyan. Sa katunayan, winelcome nga ng Palasyo yung pagdinig hindi ba? Bilang pagkakataon para maipaliwanag nila yung kanilang posisyon at mailabas ang ilang mga paglilinaw (No, and we didn’t talk about that. In fact, the Palace welcomed the hearing, right? As an opportunity for them to explain their position and issue some clarifications),’ Escudero said in a press briefing. According to Philippines News Agency, Escudero noted that the hearing also became

Manila: A House leader on Monday warned resource persons that they could be cited in contempt if they attack or insult the proceedings after the chamber conducted a hearing on fake news and online disinformation. According to Philippines News Agency, House Committee on Public Accounts chair and Abang Lingkod Party-list Rep. Joseph Stephen Paduano cited House rules prohibiting post-hearing criticism. “Section 11 of our internal rules, Paragraph F – we will not allow discussions or attacking, insulting this committee hearing after the suspension of this hearing because you will be in violation. we will be forced to cite you in