Day: April 10, 2025

Manila: Malaca±ang on Thursday assured the public that the government is taking seriously the alleged spate of kidnappings, including the abduction and killing of Filipino-Chinese businessman Anson Que and his driver, and vowed that the matter would not be taken lightly. According to Philippines News Agency, in a press briefing, Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has instructed authorities to ensure a thorough investigation and pursue all necessary actions to address rising concerns from the business community. “Patuloy po ang pag-iimbestiga po dito. Hindi po ito tutulugan ng gobyerno (The

Dumaguete: Officials from the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) and the Negros Oriental II Electric Cooperative (NORECO II) have provided assurances of stable and uninterrupted power supply during the upcoming May 12 midterm elections. According to Philippines News Agency, Engineer Felix Vidaure of NGCP announced at a Kapihan sa PIA forum that no manual load shedding is anticipated during the election period. This follows the successful reconductoring of the 69-kilovolt (kV) transmission line in Amlan, which underwent upgrades over four weekends of planned power outages. The enhancements now enable the line to carry a larger load, meeting the

Koronadal City: Arvin Lim of Soccsksargen delivered two gold medals in the Private Schools Athletic Association (PRISAA) National Games karatedo competition at the SM City here Thursday. According to Philippines News Agency, the 20-year-old from Koronadal City triumphed in the men’s individual (-75kg) and the team (Open) event alongside teammates Carlh Patrick Espino (-84kg), Jayphol Banaria (-67kg), and Jayrald Marquez (-84kg). Lim, a third-year criminology student at the Marbel School of Science and Technology, expressed satisfaction with his victories, dedicating the medals to his family and Region 12 (Soccsksargen). Lim, who began learning karatedo at the age of seven, is

Manila: A Special Investigation Task Group (SITG) has been formed to fast-track the investigation into the death of a Chinese entrepreneur and his driver whose remains were discovered in Rizal province on Wednesday. According to Philippines News Agency, in a press conference, PNP spokesperson and Central Luzon police chief Brig. Gen. Jean Fajardo announced that the task force would investigate the circumstances surrounding the abduction and killing of Congyuan Guo, also known as Anson Tan/Anson Que, and his driver Armanie Pabillo. The task group is headed by PNP Chief of Directorial Staff Lt. Gen. Edgardo Okubo, with the Criminal Investigation

Manila: Emphasizing the power of unified action in confronting climate crisis, Senator Loren Legarda on Thursday reaffirmed her commitment to environmental protection as she joined the annual Earth Month celebration this April. According to Philippines News Agency, she also underscored the urgent need for a unified shift to renewable energy and clean electricity by 2030, calling these crucial steps toward a more sustainable and equitable future. In line with this year’s International Mother Earth Day theme, ‘Our Power, Our Planet,’ the senator highlighted the importance of collective responsibility in addressing the worsening impacts of climate change: from rising global temperatures