Day: May 6, 2025

Vatican City: The 133 cardinals set to elect Pope Francis’s successor in a conclave commencing on Wednesday have been assigned their accommodations at Santa Marta’s hostel by random draw, as announced by the Vatican on Monday. This hostel is notably the residence of Pope Francis himself. According to Philippines News Agency, the cardinals will reside at Santa Marta starting Tuesday night while engaging in the conclave at the Sistine Chapel. As part of the conclave’s protocols, the cardinals are required to relinquish their phones to ensure complete focus and seclusion during the decision-making process. The Vatican also specified that the

Cagayan de Oro: The Northern Mindanao Regional Peace and Order Council (RPOC-10) launched a hiking for a cause initiative at Mount Balatukan on Tuesday. This charitable event aims to raise funds for infrastructure in isolated communities across the region. According to Philippines News Agency, RPOC-10 chair and Camiguin Governor Xavier Jesus Romualdo emphasized the significance of the initiative, stating that “the aim is to collect funds for meaningful infrastructure projects to protect geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas.” The event, scheduled for May 16 to 18, is held in partnership with the Army’s 58th Infantry Battalion and targets upland communities in

Iloilo City: The city government, through its public-private partnership office (PPPO), is currently evaluating a significant PHP18.27-billion project proposal known as the Iloilo Global City project. The proposal, submitted by the Iloilo Global City Corporation (IGCC), is among the forthcoming projects listed by the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Center. According to Philippines News Agency, PPPO head, lawyer David Abraham Garcia, has identified the proponent of this ambitious project as Cebu Landmasters, Inc. (CLI), a company with considerable experience in reclamation activities. IGCC is associated with CLI, further strengthening its position in property development. Garcia disclosed that the proposal involves a 662-hectare

Bacolod City: Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez on Tuesday praised two city government employees for their prompt assistance to a woman who gave birth in his designated parking space at the Bacolod City Government Center (BCGC) on Monday. According to Philippines News Agency, the employees, Milo Montelibano and Dondon Parandas, were commended for their swift actions. Mayor Benitez expressed his appreciation, stating, “I commend employees Milo and Dondon for their swift and compassionate response to a fellow Bacolodnon in need of urgent medical attention. Your actions reflect the true spirit of public service we uphold in our city government.” Michelle Bolangaita,

Bacolod City: The city government here is conducting a comprehensive database profiling of public utility jeepney (PUJ) operators until May 9 as part of its collaboration with the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to develop a sustainable mass public transportation plan. According to Philippines News Agency, the objective is to establish a more efficient, reliable, and environmentally sustainable public transport system, as stated by City Planning and Development Office head Mary Jean Ramos. The data-gathering initiative targets operators of registered modernized PUJs and those who have consolidated under the modernization program but have yet to comply with the necessary documentation required