Day: April 1, 2025

Zamboanga City: Authorities nabbed a former member of the extremist Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) wanted for kidnapping in Zamboanga City on Monday after 15 years in hiding. In a statement Tuesday, Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) chief Maj. Gen. Nicolas Torre III said Abu Raba, 52, was arrested by CIDG Basulta (Basilan, Sulu, Tawi-Tawi) operatives at Barangay Dita, Zamboanga City. According to Philippines News Agency, Raba has a standing arrest warrant for kidnapping and serious illegal detention issued by a court in Isabela City, Basilan in July 2009. Torre said Raba belonged to the command of the late ASG

Manila: The Department of Energy (DOE) will introduce new regulatory initiatives and public consultations to ensure a safe, efficient, and sustainable electric vehicle (EV) charging network. According to Philippines News Agency, the country currently has 912 publicly accessible EV charging stations operational nationwide as of March 31 this year, mostly in the National Capital Region. The DOE plans to publish the Implementing Guidelines on Obligations of Electric Vehicle Charging Station (EVCS) Providers and EVCS Requirements, Specifications, and Interconnectivity (IG-ORSI) within this month. The IG-ORSI will provide installation requirements for charging stations, particularly for mode 4 chargers, which use direct current

Mandalay: The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is closely monitoring developments on the search and rescue efforts in Mandalay, Myanmar, especially for the four missing overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), after the March 28th devastating earthquake. According to Philippines News Agency, in a news release on Monday evening, Migrants Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac called for prayers for the missing OFWs. Two of the four are a married couple, and all are said to be professionals. Cacdac emphasized the importance of prayers, stating, ‘They are still unaccounted for. As far as we know, there are efforts in searching for them; that’s

Butuan City: The Police Regional Office-Caraga (PRO-13) has developed a comprehensive security plan to ensure the safety of tourists visiting the region during the summer vacation. At least 1,682 personnel will be deployed to secure destinations, while 77 assistance desks will be established at strategic points in the region to provide security and assistance to commuters and tourists. According to Philippines News Agency, PRO-13 will implement mandatory security checks. PRO-13 information office chief Maj. Jennifer Omiter stated in an interview that, in addition to police personnel, support from other security sectors in the region and force multipliers in cities and

Antique: The public is encouraged to help conserve and protect the natural resource of Antique as the province observes Cave Month this April. ‘We have to protect and preserve our caves like the Igbaclag and Panansalan because they are our rich natural resources, tourist attractions and still home to the endangered flora and fauna,’ said Sangguniang Panlalawigan member Pio Jessielio Sumande, Sr., author of Provincial Ordinance Number 2021-156 institutionalizing the Cave Month celebration in Antique, in an interview on Tuesday. According to Philippines News Agency, Igbaclag and Panansalan caves are in the municipality of San Remigio, but Antique has around