Day: May 7, 2025

Tacloban: The new Tacloban Airport terminal building will be opened partially by 2026 as part of the long-term goal to meet international standards, officials said on Wednesday. According to Philippines News Agency, the construction of the three phases of the project is now in full swing after the Regional Development Council (RDC) initiated problem-solving sessions and intensified its regular monitoring, said Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) Regional Director Meylene Rosales. ‘In the past few months, the contractors have been true to their promise to fast-track the project. This is a result of intensified monitoring of the RDC Regional

Cebu City: This city is prioritizing the completion of the long-delayed Cebu City Medical Center (CCMC), while Mayor Raymund Alvin Garcia is advocating for transparent handling of donated funds for the project. According to Philippines News Agency, Garcia, speaking at Wednesday’s Open Line News Media Forum, announced that bidding process for the completion of the fourth to sixth floors of CCMC is underway, with contract signing expected soon. While the first three floors of the medical center are operational, floors four through 10 remain unfinished. Following the bidding for floors four to six, the local government will proceed with bidding

Cebu: The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has temporarily ceased the issuance of voter certifications to enable election officers to focus on preparations for the upcoming May 12 polls. “Starting today, May 7, until May 19, our office will suspend the issuance of voter certifications, so that all the election officers can focus on the upcoming elections,” stated lawyer John Raymund Ceniza, Comelec-Central Visayas election assistant II, during the Kapihan sa PIA (Philippine Information Agency) forum on Wednesday. According to Philippines News Agency, Ceniza highlighted the Commission’s strict rules against providing assistance to voters in certain situations. This measure is intended

Bulacan: All senatorial candidates of the Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas should win the midterm elections to ensure the continuity of the administration’s big projects, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said Wednesday. During the Alyansa’s campaign rally at the Bulacan Sports Complex, Marcos courted the Bulacan electorate to vote straight for the administration-backed Senate slate. According to Philippines News Agency, Marcos enumerated several projects and programs of his administration, including the PHP20-per-kg rice program, the establishment of BUCAS centers, the South Commuter Railway, and the San Ildefonso Bypass Road. He emphasized the importance of electing senators who understand the needs

The Hague: The International Criminal Court’s (ICC) Prosecution has sent to the defense team of Rodrigo R. Duterte the second set of evidence in the crimes against humanity case filed against the former president. The Prosecution, in a four-page document dated May 5, disclosed 139 items to the Defense, including documentary materials cited in the warrant of arrest for Duterte. Additional details about the items are classified as ‘confidential.’ According to Philippines News Agency, ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan stated that the items, tagged as Pre-Confirmation INCRIM Packages 002, 003, and 004, were disclosed to the defense on April 30, as