Day: April 24, 2025

Marikina City: The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has issued a show cause order (SCO) against the registered owner and driver of a trailer truck involved in a multi-vehicular accident that left three people dead in Marikina City on Wednesday. The LTO chief, Assistant Secretary Vigor Mendoza II, stated that both the owner and the driver must explain their side of the incident as part of the initial phase of the investigation. According to Philippines News Agency, the investigation aims to determine if there were any lapses on the part of the registered owner concerning truck maintenance and the condition of

Quezon City: Spouses of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who have been working abroad for a year or more and belong to the low or semi-skilled worker category will now be recognized as solo parents, granting them the benefits and privileges provided by law, an official from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) announced on Thursday. This development aims to acknowledge the sole parental responsibilities shouldered by these individuals while their partners are abroad. According to Philippines News Agency, Assistant Secretary Ada Colico of the DSWD Statutory Programs under the Operations Group clarified the policy during a media forum

Zamboanga City: A town mayor from Basilan province and nine others were injured when the speedboat they were riding caught fire shortly after leaving a private wharf in Barangay Baliwasan on Wednesday. Zamboanga City Fire District marshal Supt. Leo Pioquinto reported that the fire broke out at around 5:02 p.m., just minutes after the vessel departed the wharf. According to Philippines News Agency, among those injured was Hadji Muhtamad Mayor Arsina Nanoh, who sustained burn injuries. The other injured passengers included a police escort, staff members, and family relatives of the mayor. All were brought to a nearby hospital for

Hong Kong: The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has partnered with the Hong Kong Police Force to strengthen the protection of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) amid an alarming surge in debt-related distress and suicide cases among them. Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac announced that the DMW is intensifying support initiatives, particularly for OFWs burdened by unmanageable debt and predatory lending practices abroad, specifically in the Chinese special administrative region. According to Philippines News Agency, the collaboration with the Hong Kong Police aims to address the growing number of cases involving OFWs trapped in high-interest loans. Cacdac explained that while

Abra: Abra’s Police Provincial Office (PPO) has increased its personnel deployment to areas classified as ‘problematic’ in preparation for the upcoming May 12 election. According to Philippines News Agency, Lt. Col. Daniel Pel-ey, Abra PPO information officer, stated in a media interview that they are closely monitoring these areas with the help of additional personnel and vehicles provided by other PPOs. The Provincial Joint Security Control Center has categorized three municipalities-Bangued, Pilar, and Bucay-under the Orange security category, indicating serious armed threats. Meanwhile, six municipalities-Tayum, Lagangilang, Pidigan, Dolores, Tineg, and Lagayan-are under the Yellow category, marked by a history of