Day: April 7, 2025

Manila: In a move to promote both athletic excellence and community wellness, the Province of Antique has officially opened its newly upgraded rubberized oval track at the Binirayan Sports Complex to the public: for free. According to Philippines News Agency, Governor Rhodora Cadiao, who led the inauguration on Monday, stated that the PHP29-million Olympic-sized facility will be accessible to both athletes and senior citizens. “Our athletes now have a world-class space to train in, and our senior citizens can use it for daily exercise. Access is completely free,” she said in a media interview. The track, originally used in the

Manila: A lawyer accredited by the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Monday stated that additional charges might be included by prosecutors ahead of the September 23 confirmation of charges against former President Rodrigo Duterte. According to Philippines News Agency, lawyer Joel Butuyan highlighted that Duterte currently faces charges of crimes against humanity due to his drug war carried out between November 1, 2011, and March 16, 2019, during his tenure as Davao City mayor and then as the Philippine president. Butuyan remarked that the charges do not presently include illegal imprisonment, torture, illegal detention, and other inhumane acts, suggesting that

Pangasinan: The provincial government of Pangasinan and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) are ramping up efforts to strengthen the local market for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) through key initiatives, including the establishment of trade centers and participation in national and international expos. According to Philippines News Agency, DTI Ilocos Region Assistant Director Natalia Dalaten said a Pangasinan Trade and Investment Center will be established this year, backed by a newly approved ordinance. “First, the establishment of our Pangasinan Trade and Investment Center. We already have an ordinance there and we are sure that within the year,

Manila: The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has mandated two candidates in local posts for the upcoming May 12 midterm elections to provide explanations for their contentious remarks during recent campaign events. According to Philippines News Agency, the directive was issued through separate show cause orders under the auspices of the Task Force on Safeguarding against Fear and Exclusion in Elections (Task Force Safe). The candidates in question are Misamis Oriental Governor Peter Unabia, who is seeking reelection, and Mataasnakahoy, Batangas Vice Mayor Jay Ilagan, who is running for governor. Unabia allegedly stated that only attractive women should receive nursing scholarship

Datu Odin Sinsuat: The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has appointed Commissioner Noli Rafol Pipo to oversee Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte, which has been placed under Comelec’s control for the upcoming May 12 midterm elections. Pipo will be responsible for managing all election-related activities in the area, as stated by Comelec Chairperson George Garcia during an interview. According to Philippines News Agency, Pipo’s role grants him extensive authority, with direct reporting to the Commission en banc. Garcia emphasized the importance of preventing violence, ensuring that teachers and voters are not intimidated, and conducting proper elections in the area. He