Day: March 26, 2025

Surigao del Sur: Authorities captured a high-ranking New People’s Army (NPA) rebel during a manhunt operation in Surigao del Sur on Tuesday, police announced Wednesday. According to Philippines News Agency, Col. Harry Domingo, provincial police director, identified the suspect only as “Arjun,” 27, a member of the dismantled Guerrilla Front 30 of the NPA’s Northeastern Mindanao Regional Committee. The arrest occurred in Barangay Calatngan, San Miguel town. The suspect faces seven standing arrest warrants issued by two regional trial courts in Tandag and Cantilan cities between 2021 and 2022. Charges include murder, frustrated murder, three counts of attempted murder, and

Cagayan de Oro: The Commission on Elections (Comelec) mandated strict compliance with election regulations Wednesday as local candidates prepare for the start of the campaign period on March 28. The enforcement came during a unity walk and peace covenant signing that drew nearly all the city’s political contenders and thousands of their supporters. According to Philippines News Agency, City Election Officer Ramil Acol emphasized the importance of fair campaigning during the event, which began at Rodelsa Circle and concluded peacefully at Divisoria Amphitheater. “While Cagayan de Oro has maintained orderly elections historically, we must ensure all candidates commit to proper

Marilao: The Department of Transportation (DOTr) expressed gratitude to the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) Corporation for the expedited reopening of all four lanes under the Marilao Interchange Bridge, completed one week ahead of the initial schedule. According to Philippines News Agency, the DOTr highlighted that this development would help restore nearly normal travel times, enabling commuters and motorists on NLEX to enjoy more time with their families and reach their destinations promptly. The NLEX Corporation confirmed that as of 1 a.m., all lanes were accessible to vehicles. Despite the reopening, the corporation noted that supporting steel poles would remain on

Iloilo City: Around 8,000 daycare children in Iloilo City are set to benefit from a supplementary feeding program (SFP) initiated by the local government in collaboration with the Department of Social Welfare and Development in Western Visayas (DSWD-6). According to Philippines News Agency, DSWD-6 Regional Director Arwin Razo and Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Tre±as formalized the program’s implementation by signing a memorandum of agreement (MOA) on Tuesday, with the program scheduled to commence in June 2025. The signing ceremony was attended by city Social Welfare and Development officer Teresa Gelogo, DSWD Assistant Regional Director for Operations Katherine Joy Lamprea, and

Manila: The Supreme Court (SC) has affirmed the decision of the Sandiganbayan convicting former Pagsanjan, Laguna Mayor Jeorge ‘ER’ Ejercito Estregan of graft for awarding a contract to an unlicensed insurance company without public bidding. In a news release, the SC stated that its First Division found Ejercito and Marilyn Bruel, owner of First Rapids Care Ventures (FRCV), guilty of violating Republic Act (RA) 3019 or the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act. They were sentenced to up to eight years in prison and permanently banned from holding public office. According to Philippines News Agency, the case originated from a complaint