Day: May 6, 2025

Manila: Malaca±ang hailed the inclusion of two Philippine beaches in the World’s 50 Best Beaches 2025 list, calling it a proud moment that reflects the country’s unmatched natural beauty and growing global reputation as a premier beach destination. Entalula Beach in El Nido, Palawan ranked second on the list, while Bon Bon Beach in Romblon placed 38th – a feat warmly welcomed by the Marcos administration. According to Philippines News Agency, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro expressed that this recognition is proof of the stunning beauty of the Philippines and its global standing as a celebrated beach destination. Castro highlighted

Manila: Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) Director General Gregorio Pio Catapang Jr. met with Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) Director Glenn Panganiban to devise a plan supporting the Marcos administration’s food security initiative. According to Philippines News Agency, the BuCor released a statement detailing discussions on potential collaborations aimed at transforming idle penal lands into productive agricultural spaces. The plan also includes engaging incarcerated individuals in meaningful agricultural work. Catapang emphasized the dual benefits of the initiative, noting the vast resources of vacant lots in BuCor’s operating and prison farms nationwide. He highlighted the potential to enhance productivity while aiding inmate

Manila: The headline inflation in the Philippines has decreased to its lowest level in April this year due to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s economic measures aimed at reducing commodity prices, as announced by Malaca±ang on Tuesday. Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro expressed approval of the latest Philippine Statistics Authority’s (PSA) report, which indicated that the country’s inflation rate eased to 1.4 percent in April 2025, down from 1.8 percent in March, marking the lowest since November 2019. According to the PSA report, the average inflation rate from January to April 2025 was recorded at

Manila: The Commission on Elections (Comelec) initiated the two-day deployment process for the 7.5 million official ballots designated for use in the National Capital Region (NCR) during the upcoming May 12 midterm elections. The deployment commenced on Tuesday, marking a crucial step in the election preparations. According to Philippines News Agency, Comelec’s Garcia announced the start of the ballot shipment at the National Printing Office (NPO) in Quezon City, where the ballots were produced. On the first day, the ballots were scheduled for delivery to Caloocan, Marikina, Pasig, Valenzuela, Quezon City, Malabon, Navotas, and San Juan. The second day will

Makati: Calls for accountability intensified Tuesday as Senators Sherwin Gatchalian and Francis Tolentino pressed for a deeper investigation into a Makati-based public relations firm allegedly operating a China-backed troll farm. According to Philippines News Agency, Gatchalian urged the National Bureau of Investigation, Department of Justice and National Security Council to pursue a full-scale probe into the reported activities of InfinitUs Marketing Solutions, Inc. (IMSI). He emphasized the need for prosecution if the allegations are proven true, stating that charges of treason and other serious criminal offenses should be considered against those involved. Gatchalian’s call to action comes in response to