Day: May 20, 2025

Manila: Senate leaders on Tuesday welcomed President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s call to set aside politics and focus on the welfare of the Filipino people, hoping that reconciliation with the Duterte camp could signal a shift toward national unity and progress. According to Philippines News Agency, Senate President Francis Escudero praised the President’s acknowledgment that the recent midterm elections indicated the people’s desire for a government addressing real-life concerns instead of political drama. Escudero emphasized that leaders should prioritize the needs of the citizens rather than be consumed by politics. He expressed optimism that building bridges could lead to better

Cavite: The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) on Tuesday destroyed PHP5.32 billion worth of dangerous drugs and controlled precursors and essential chemicals (CPECs) in Cavite province. The destruction took place at the Integrated Waste Management Inc. in Barangay Aguado in Trece Martires City through the process of thermal decomposition or thermolysis. According to Philippines News Agency, PDEA reported that the destroyed substances included 2,227.7584 kilograms of solid illegal drug substances and 3,447.0920 milliliters of liquid narcotics. These were meticulously broken down into specific quantities: 738.2005 kg of shabu, 1,478.4915 kg of marijuana, 4.8668 kg of ecstasy, 39.2168 grams of cocaine,

Manila: The Department of Trade and Industry: PHP134.4 million worth of uncertified and potentially dangerous electrical and electronic products have been seized since 2023. According to Philippines News Agency, the haul includes 382,290 units of lighting equipment, wiring cables and devices, consumer electronics, and household appliances which lack the mandatory Philippine Standard Quality and/or Safety Mark, and the Import Commodity Clearance stickers. ‘We urge the public and industry stakeholders to prioritize safety across the entire electrical and electronic goods. This includes responsible manufacturing, stringent quality control during importation, and diligent retail practices to ensure paramount safety for every consumer purchase,’

Manila: In commemoration of the second National Refugee Day, Philippine officials on Tuesday said the country will stand by its enduring tradition of welcoming qualified persons of concern, such as refugees, asylum seekers, and stateless persons. According to Philippines News Agency, in a news release, the Department of Justice (DOJ), through its Refugees and Stateless Persons Protection Unit (DOJ-RSPPU), underscored its humanitarian tradition of open doors and steadfast commitment to strengthening inclusive and protective spaces for refugees, asylum seekers, and stateless persons and those at risk of statelessness in the Philippines. Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla urged government offices and key

Manila: The Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) has announced the commencement of the application and recommendation process for the position of Ombudsman, currently held by Samuel Martires, whose term is set to expire on July 27, 2025. Interested candidates can submit their applications and recommendations through the JBC Online Registration and Application System (JBC O.R.A.S.) via the judicial platform www.portal.judiciary.gov.ph until 4:30 p.m. on July 4. According to Philippines News Agency, the law stipulates that candidates for the position of Ombudsman and his Deputies, including the Special Prosecutor, must be natural-born citizens of the Philippines, at least 40 years old,