Day: April 29, 2025

Iloilo City: Twenty-nine selected personnel of the Police Regional Office in Western Visayas (PRO6) will serve as members of the Special Electoral Board at the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) for the May 12 elections. According to Philippines News Agency, their deployment was formalized on Tuesday with a send-off ceremony at the PRO6 regional headquarters. The event was led by regional director Brig. Gen. Jack Wanky and Commission on Elections Western Visayas legal officer Jekar Francis Sullano. Of the 29 personnel, 11 are from the Iloilo Police Provincial Office (PPO), six from Capiz PPO, four each from Aklan

Ilocos Norte: Thirty-two police officers from the Ilocos Norte Police Provincial Office (INPPO) have been deployed to the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) to serve as Board of Election Inspectors for the upcoming midterm elections scheduled for May 12. According to Philippines News Agency, the deployment comes as part of efforts to ensure credible, orderly, and peaceful elections in regions identified as having security concerns. The data indicates there are 362 areas of concern for the upcoming elections, with 34 classified under the ‘red’ category, which denotes areas with serious armed threats and a history of election-related incidents.

Manila: The chairperson of the House Ways and Means committee has applauded the Department of Finance’s (DOF) decision to retract proposed hikes in capital gains, donor’s, and estate taxes, describing it as a ‘practical approach’ that safeguards middle-class families while maintaining economic stability. According to Philippines News Agency, Albay Representative Joey Salceda announced that the DOF decided to shelve the proposal, noting that the government is “on track to meet its fiscal consolidation goals” with a “double-digit growth in tax collection.” The abandoned tax proposals were initially part of the draft Capital Markets Efficiency Promotion Act (CMEPA), aimed at bolstering

Manila: Visiting Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru on Tuesday called for continued coordination between Japan and the Philippines to counter coercive tactics in the East and South China Seas, as he reaffirmed Tokyo’s commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific anchored on international law. In a statement delivered after a bilateral meeting with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. at the Malaca±an Palace in Manila, Ishiba underscored the need for both countries to stand firm against actions that aim to alter the status quo. According to Philippines News Agency, Ishiba expressed hope that the two nations can continuously communicate with each

Manila: The Apostolic Nunciature to the Philippines has urged the Filipino faithful to offer prayers for the College of Cardinals as they prepare to begin the process of selecting Pope Francis’ successor next week. The preparations for the conclave, set to commence on May 7, are currently underway. According to Philippines News Agency, Archbishop Charles Brown, the Papal Nuncio to the Philippines, emphasized the importance of prayer and intercession for the cardinals who will gather to deliberate. “Everyone should be praying for the conclave, reflecting and thanking God for the gift of Pope Francis, and praying for the cardinals who