Day: May 7, 2025

Antique: Over 400 police personnel arrived in Antique as an augmentation force to ensure the peaceful conduct of the May 12 National and Local Elections (NLE) 2025. Lt. Col. Willy Diel, Antique Provincial Police Office (APPO) information officer, said in an interview Wednesday that the over 400 police personnel reported to their respective assigned police stations following their arrival on Tuesday evening. According to Philippines News Agency, the 400 police personnel will help secure the election paraphernalia, as well as assist the municipal police stations in the maintenance of peace and order. Diel mentioned that the augmentation was assigned to

Iloilo City: The Commission on Elections (Comelec) confirmed the successful completion of the final testing and sealing (FTS) of 414 automated counting machines (ACMs) in Iloilo City on Wednesday. According to Philippines News Agency, Election Assistant II Jonathan Sayno stated that the FTS went generally without issue, with only minor concerns reported, such as a shortage of sample ballots and difficulty locating a USB device, which were immediately resolved. “We have completed the conduct of the final testing and sealing. Hopefully, this will continue until Election Day,” he mentioned in an interview. Sayno added that Comelec’s preparations are at 99

Ilocos Norte: A total of 1,533 personnel from the Philippine National Police (PNP), including 164 from partner agencies, have been deployed to various parts of Ilocos Norte to ensure that the May 12 midterm elections in the province will be safe, peaceful, and credible. According to Philippines News Agency, the Ilocos Norte Police Provincial Office (INPPO) stated that its units have been on full alert status since May 3. INPPO chief Col. Frederick Obar reported that no election-related incidents have been noted, and the peace and order situation remains stable. INPPO disclosed that at least two police personnel have been

Bangsamoro: The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region inaugurated its first dialysis center in Lanao del Sur on Tuesday, marking a significant milestone for health care in Muslim Mindanao. According to Philippines News Agency, the facility was opened at the Dr. Serapio B. Monta±er Jr. Al-Haj Memorial Hospital (DSBMMH) in Malabang. The Ministry of Health of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (MOH-BARMM) Minister, Dr. Kadil Sinolinding Jr., expressed pride in the realization of this “dream come true” for the region during the opening ceremony of the 10-machine facility. The new center, which is part of the Health Facility Enhancement Program, offers

Panay: The Social Security System (SSS) issued violation notices to 87 delinquent employers in Panay Island during the first quarter of the year, hoping to recover PHP4.63 million in unpaid contributions. According to Philippines News Agency, as part of its intensified campaign against delinquent employers, SSS Visayas West 2 Division held a series of Run After Contribution Evaders (RACE) operations through branch offices in Iloilo Central, Molo, Roxas, Antique, and Kalibo during the first three months of the year. Upon receipt of their notices, employers have 15 days to settle their contribution delinquencies to avoid any legal action, SSS Vice