Day: April 22, 2025

Manila: The Baguio City Jail has taken a significant step by allowing political candidates to campaign inside its facility, which houses 279 eligible voters. According to Philippines News Agency, Jail Chief Inspector John Waylan Lapon, the warden of the Baguio City Jail-Male Dorm, announced during a media interview that both national and local candidates interested in campaigning within the jail must submit a formal request to the administration. Lapon emphasized the need to schedule these campaign activities to adhere to the facility’s regulations. The warden assured that all candidates would have equal chances to present their governance platforms to the

Lanao del Sur: Government officials in Lanao del Sur province welcomed the enactment of Republic Act 12160, officially known as the Philippine Islamic Burial Act, a landmark legislation designed to uphold religious traditions in the burial of Muslim Filipinos. According to Philippines News Agency, Second District Rep. Yasser Balindong stated that the new law mandates the prompt burial of deceased Muslims, ideally within 24 hours of death, in accordance with Islamic rites and practices. Balindong emphasized that the legislation also stipulates that the non-payment of hospital bills or other similar charges cannot be used as a valid reason to delay

Cagayan de Oro: The Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) officially launched Mountain Tourism in Northern Mindanao on Tuesday, spotlighting the captivating trails within the region’s esteemed Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Heritage Parks. During the opening ceremony, DOT 10 (Northern Mindanao) Director Marie Elaine Unchuan noted that this collaborative initiative with DENR aims to introduce adventurous tourists and mountaineers to the critical importance of a balanced ecosystem while promoting the preservation of the region’s diverse natural flora and fauna within its majestic mountain ranges. According to Philippines News Agency, the campaign

Manila: Domestic consumption remains the main driver of the Philippine economy amid the impact of external developments and uncertainties, according to the revised outlook of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). According to Philippines News Agency, the IMF’s updated World Economic Outlook (WEO) released Tuesday indicates that the multilateral lender cut its 2025 growth forecast for the Philippines to 5.5 percent from a previous forecast of 6.1 percent released last January. An IMF spokesperson stated in an e-mail that despite a more challenging environment, growth in the Philippines is expected to remain relatively robust in 2025. The domestic growth rate, as

Paoay: The curtain rises on the Tour of Luzon: Great Revival on Wednesday in Paoay, Ilocos Norte with a 119-athlete, 17-team cast. According to Philippines News Agency, the actual competition in the 1,074.90-kilometer race starts Thursday with the 190.70-kilometer Paoay-Paoay Stage 1, followed by the 68.39-km Paoay-Vigan team time trial Stage 2, 130.33-km Vigan-San Juan Stage 3, 162.97-km Agoo-Clark Stage 4, 166.65 Clark-Clark (via New Clark City) Stage 5, 168.19 Clark-Lingayen Stage 6, 15.14-km individual time trial Labrador-Lingayen Stage 7 and finally, the queen Stage 8 which is a 172.53-km from Lingayen to the Scout Hill finish inside Camp John