Day: April 22, 2025

Manila: Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez on Tuesday hailed the signing of Republic Act No. 12160, or the Philippine Islamic Burial Act, as a defining moment in the country’s commitment to genuine inclusivity, cultural sensitivity, and human dignity. Signed into law by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., the Philippine Islamic Burial Act mandates the immediate burial of Muslim cadavers in accordance with Islamic customs and religious rites. According to Philippines News Agency, the law institutionalizes protocols for hospitals, funeral homes, and government agencies to ensure that administrative processes do not hinder this sacred practice, while still observing public health regulations. “This

Balingasag: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday turned over various agricultural support projects to farmers in Misamis Oriental province, reinforcing the administration’s agenda to modernize agriculture through strategic investments in infrastructure, technology, and industry development. During the turnover and launch ceremony held in Balingasag town, Marcos led the distribution of major interventions from the Department of Agriculture – Northern Mindanao (DA-Regional Field Office 10), DA-PHilMech, and private sector partners under the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) and the SUnRISE Integrated Coconut Processing Facility (SUnRISE-ICPF) program. According to Philippines News Agency, among the largest projects unveiled was the Mapulog-Tuboran Farm-to-Market

Manila: The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Tuesday warned the public against online scammers offering tour packages that appear too good to be true as the summer travel season peaks. PNP Chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil issued the reminder as the police force’s Anti-Cybercrime Group (ACG) arrested 45 persons for cybercrimes from April 11 to 17 in line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to intensify the campaign against cybercrimes. According to Philippines News Agency, Gen. Marbil urged everyone to verify the legitimacy of travel agencies and booking platforms before making any transactions. He cautioned cybercriminals preying on innocent

Iriga City: In Iriga City in Camarines Sur, where Nora Aunor was born, the Philippine flag was lowered to half-mast on Monday morning as Bicolanos mourned the passing of the legendary “Superstar,” whose voice and filmography captivated an entire nation for generations. According to Philippines News Agency, when dusk came, family, friends, and fans gathered at the plaza to celebrate the life and legacy of its brightest star, whose brilliance lifted Iriga from the shadows, thrusting the city into the spotlight as the soil that birthed the country’s National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts. Mayor Wilfredo Rex Oliva expressed

Iloilo City: Health officials have issued a warning against life-threatening heat stroke, which has already claimed three lives in this city. In a report on Tuesday, the City Health Office said the Emergency Medical Services of the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office responded to eight cases of heat stroke from April 16 to 21. According to Philippines News Agency, six of the eight patients were brought to the hospital, and three of them were reported dead. Four cases were recorded on April 16 when the city registered 47°C, two on April 19 when the heat index reached 44°C,