Day: April 28, 2025

Bandar Abbas: The death toll from the massive explosion at Shahid Rajaee Port in Hormozgan Province, southern Iran, has risen to 40, with more than 1,000 others injured, officials confirmed Sunday night. Hormozgan Governor-General Mohammad Ashuri stated that among the injured, 194 people remain hospitalized, while the rest have been discharged. According to Philippines News Agency, nine of the critically injured have been transferred to hospitals outside the province for specialized care. The explosion, which struck the port in Bandar Abbas on Saturday, caused extensive damage to one of the facility’s 23 piers. Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni, appointed by President

Eastern Visayas: The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has called on schools in Eastern Visayas to do their part in addressing the mental health crisis by developing policies and programs aimed at raising awareness among students, educators, and other stakeholders. According to Philippines News Agency, Lawyer Marierose Alvero-Joaquin, the officer-in-charge of the CHR Eastern Visayas regional office, stated that the commission has issued an advisory outlining the obligations of educational institutions under the country’s Mental Health Act. These obligations include promoting mental health within educational settings and integrating age-appropriate content related to mental health into the curriculum. Joaquin emphasized the

Manila: Local stocks and the peso both weakened on Monday, following the World Bank’s downgrade of its economic growth outlook for the Philippines. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) closed 0.31 percent lower at 6,249.50, while the broader All Shares index slipped 0.40 percent to 3,681.09. According to Philippines News Agency, sectoral performance was mixed. Gainers included Services, which rose 1.33 percent; Property, up 0.24 percent; and Holding Firms, which edged higher by 0.11 percent. Meanwhile, Financials dropped 1.86 percent, Mining and Oil fell 0.86 percent, and Industrials dipped 0.28 percent. Losers outnumbered winners at 98 to 94, leaving 58

Iloilo City: A total of 559 police officers from Western Visayas are eligible for local absentee voting, which began on Monday. Lt. Col. Arnel Solis, spokesperson for the Police Regional Office 6 (PRO-6), announced that the voting process will continue until Wednesday at the regional headquarters in Camp Delgado, Iloilo City, with an additional day allocated for provincial offices. According to Philippines News Agency, some officers are opting for absentee voting due to their duties during the elections on May 12, which may prevent them from voting in their registered locations. Solis emphasized the importance of enabling officers to exercise

Manila: Over 216,000 local and overseas job vacancies will be available during the 123rd Labor Day Nationwide Job Fairs on May 1, as announced by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE). This initiative aims to connect Filipino job seekers with employment opportunities across the country. According to Philippines News Agency, DOLE Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma highlighted that 216,144 positions, including 181,933 local vacancies and 34,211 overseas roles, will be offered by 2,281 employers at 69 job fair locations nationwide. This collaboration with the private sector underscores DOLE’s commitment to facilitating job matches in the labor market. The main event at