Day: April 14, 2025

Maguindanao del Sur: Police in Maguindanao del Sur are searching for four suspects who ambushed and injured a local political candidate and his driver Sunday afternoon in Datu Anggal Midtimbang town. According to Philippines News Agency, Col. Ryan Bobby Paloma, Maguindanao del Sur provincial police director, said police and the Army’s 6th Infantry Division are conducting a manhunt after Muhammad Utti Omar, a candidate for provincial board member, and his driver, Abel Bunsalagat Buisan, 31, were attacked around 3 p.m. in Barangay Brar. Paloma stated that police led by Maj. Zulkarnain Kunakon, Datu Anggal Midtimbang police chief, responded quickly, preventing

Leyte: The Leyte Police Provincial Office (LPPO) has urged the public to avoid speculating on the recent shooting of self-confessed drug lord and Albuera mayoralty candidate Kerwin Espinosa. According to Philippines News Agency, LPPO director Col. Dionisio Apas, Jr. emphasized that they are currently investigating the April 10 incident involving Espinosa, who was shot and injured while campaigning in Barangay Tinag-an. Apas stated, “We call on the public to support the investigation by avoiding speculation that could hinder the process. Community cooperation and vigilance are vital in ensuring accountability and transparency throughout the proceedings.” Supporters of Espinosa have suggested that

Manila: The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has announced the deployment of 48 additional frontliners at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) to manage the anticipated increase in passenger numbers during the Holy Week peak season. According to Philippines News Agency, Immigration Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado stated that these personnel, consisting of immigration officers and acting immigration officers, have been strategically positioned at NAIA terminals to handle an expected daily traveler count of up to 50,000. “We have fielded a total of 48 immigration frontliners at NAIA alone to ensure that all immigration counters are fully manned during peak arrival and

Manila: All 93 Philippine posts abroad have opened at the beginning of the 30-day voting period for registered overseas Filipinos, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) reported Monday. According to Philippines News Agency, Comelec Chairperson George Garcia stated that Philippine Embassies (PEs) and Philippine Consulates General (PCG) have begun accepting voters who will be using the Online Voting and Counting System (OVCS) or automated counting machine (ACMs). The poll body chief added that all 77 areas utilizing the OVCS commenced the voting period on Sunday. “All 77 Posts have successfully opened for Online Voting and Counting System (OVCS), with Honolulu PCG

Manila: Consumers can expect significantly lower petroleum prices on Tuesday, providing much-needed relief for motorists traveling this Holy Week. According to Philippines News Agency, in separate advisories, Caltex, Cleanfuel, Seaoil, and Shell have announced plans to slash gasoline prices by PHP3.60 per liter and PHP2.90 per liter for diesel. Additionally, Caltex, Seaoil, and Shell will cut kerosene prices by PHP3.30 per liter. The oil firms will begin reducing pump prices as early as 6 a.m. on April 15, and other industry players are expected to follow suit. According to the Department of Energy (DOE), current prices of gasoline in Metro