Day: May 5, 2025

Manila: The Department of Justice (DOJ) has called on prosecutors to steadfastly uphold the rule of law, emphasizing their crucial roles in furthering the Marcos administration’s advocacy and vision for a Bagong Pilipinas (New Philippines). According to Philippines News Agency, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla delivered this message to the newly elected officers and board members of the Prosecutors League of the Philippines (PLP) for the term 2025 to 2027. Remulla urged the PLP members to “champion the rule of law with resolve and integrity,” and to set high standards by consistently delivering justice promptly. PLP President and Navotas City

Davao City: The Philippine National Police (PNP) announced plans to file a lawsuit against a vlogger who disseminated false information about an impending police raid on former president Rodrigo Duterte’s residence in Davao City. PNP chief Gen. Romel Marbil confirmed that the Davao-based vlogger responsible for the fake news has been identified. According to Philippines News Agency, Gen. Marbil emphasized the importance of preserving evidence, stating, “Pina-freeze natin ang (We freeze the) evidence. I don’t want to name the person, but we’ll be filing a case doon sa isang tao na nagkalat na [we will raid] ‘yung bahay [of Duterte]

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday vowed to implement reforms in the country’s transport system and ensure accountability for recent tragic vehicular accidents. In a video message posted on his official Facebook page, President Marcos expressed sympathy to the families of those who died and were injured in the recent tragedies at the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX) toll plaza and Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1. According to Philippines News Agency, President Marcos highlighted the gravity of the incidents, noting that ten lives were lost in a collision in Tarlac and, just days later, two more, including a

Manila: The Department of Agriculture (DA) has announced the lifting of a six-year import ban on heat-treated processed pork products from South Korea. This decision comes after the initial ban was put in place due to concerns over the spread of African swine fever (ASF). The change is outlined in DA Memorandum Order No. 23, issued by Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr., and will allow the entry of Korean pork products that have undergone “high-level” heat treatment. According to Philippines News Agency, the memorandum specifies that the products must have undergone a process known as Fo, which equates to sterilization

Manila: Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. has called for the accelerated implementation of programs to support local farmers and fishers, aligning with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s objectives for food security, accessibility, and affordability. Tiu Laurel emphasized the importance of prompt action during a statement for the celebration of Farmers and Fisherfolk Month, urging public service workers to recognize the impact of their daily efforts on those in need. According to Philippines News Agency, the programs highlighted by Tiu Laurel include raising the National Food Authority’s (NFA) buying price for palay (unhusked rice) to benefit local farmers financially.