Day: May 4, 2025

Kuala Lumpur: ASEAN member states are exploring the potential of nuclear energy as a clean, reliable alternative to fossil fuels, in support of the region’s energy transition and long-term sustainability goals. This development was among the key outcomes of the 15th Nuclear Energy Cooperation Sub-Sector Network (NEC-SSN) Meeting and related sessions, held from April 28 to 30 in Kuala Lumpur. According to Philippines News Agency, the meeting was organised by Malaysia’s Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA). In a statement released on May 1, PETRA said the meetings focused on identifying priority areas for the formulation of strategies

Nueva Ecija: The Nueva Ecija police received military reinforcements on Saturday to boost security measures across the province for the May 12 elections. In a send-off ceremony at the Nueva Ecija Police Provincial Office, Lt. Col. Ryan Joseph Cayton, commander of the Philippine Army’s 70th Infantry Battalion, turned over seven squads, comprising 66 soldiers, to Col. Ferdinand Germino, the province’s police director. The troops will serve as augmentation forces, supporting police efforts to maintain peace and order leading up to and during election day. According to Philippines News Agency, the military presence is intended to provide swift response capabilities in

ILOCOS NORTE: Ilocos Norte received Sunday the official ballots for the May 12 national and local elections, marking a crucial step in final preparations. According to Philippines News Agency, the ballots were delivered to the provincial capitol here and will be distributed promptly to 706 clustered precincts through city and municipal treasurers’ offices, as stated by lawyer Joel Gines, the election supervisor of the Commission on Elections-Ilocos Norte. “To speed up the distribution, our city and municipal treasurers are already here to check their allocation and if these are complete, they can bring it immediately to their respective offices,” Gines

Baguio City: Incumbent Benguet Vice Governor and congressional candidate Ericson Felipe is facing a disqualification complaint for allegedly using government resources to aid his campaign. In a petition filed on May 2, private citizen Ralph Robin Tan accused Felipe of violating Section 68 of the Omnibus Election Code, specifically for using a government vehicle during his campaign. According to Philippines News Agency, Tan claimed that Felipe used a white vehicle marked ‘FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY,’ which was reportedly seen regularly parked in front of his Baguio City property. Tan alleged that the label was intentionally concealed by a magnetic sign

Santa Rosa City: Alas Pilipinas duo Sisi Rondina and Bernadeth Pons concluded their stint at the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Futures Nuvali with a hard-fought loss to Romania’s Beata Vaida and Francesca Ioana Alupei, finishing 21-18, 19-21, 12-15, on Saturday. According to Philippines News Agency, Rondina and Pons, who have been focusing on indoor volleyball for the past two years, faced a challenging return to the beach volleyball scene. Reflecting on the match, Pons expressed pride in their efforts given the limited preparation time but acknowledged there is room for improvement. She remarked on the impact a single kill