Day: May 26, 2025

Manila: The Philippine National Police (PNP) Aviation Security Group (AVSEGROUP) reminded the public anew on Monday that making bomb jokes is punishable by law. The reminder comes as a man was arrested on Sunday for allegedly making a bomb joke while boarding a flight bound for Cebu via the Ninoy Aquino International Airport. According to Philippines News Agency, the man apparently “made a comment suggesting the presence of a grenade inside his bag as it was being stowed in the overhead bin,” the AVSEGROUP said in a news release. A cabin crew member immediately reported the incident. The AVSEGROUP and

Kuala Lumpur: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. urged the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on Monday to enhance digital literacy and resilience among the region’s youth to combat online scams and emerging cyber threats. The call was made during the ASEAN Leaders’ Interface with ASEAN Youth, a segment of the 46th ASEAN Summit held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. According to Philippines News Agency, President Marcos highlighted the vital role of youth in fostering a people-centered community amidst the rapidly evolving technological landscape. He acknowledged that while technology brings numerous opportunities, it also presents challenges such as online scams, cyberbullying,

Burgos: A trip to the historic Cape Bojeador lighthouse in Burgos, Ilocos Norte has now become safer and easier following the completion of an access road and installation of at least 29 solar-powered streetlights. According to Philippines News Agency, this upgrade, spearheaded by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) – Ilocos Norte First District Engineering Office, significantly enhances nighttime safety and convenience for both locals and tourists. Esperanza Tinaza, DPWH Region information officer, stated that the DPWH funded the project with around PHP4.7 million sourced from the 2025 General Appropriations Act. Before the completion of the project, access

Quezon City: The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla announced that they will be requesting the International Criminal Court (ICC) to allow a Philippine embassy official to administer former president Rodrigo Duterte’s oath-taking as the mayor of Davao City. This request comes as Duterte is currently in detention in The Hague, Netherlands. According to Philippines News Agency, Remulla emphasized the DILG’s recognition of Duterte’s significant victory in the May 12 midterm elections. Duterte, who previously served as the president of the Philippines, was declared the winner by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) and was officially

San Remigio: The mayor of San Remigio in Antique has expressed a desire to maintain the risk resiliency program initiated by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in the municipality. Mayor Margarito Mission Jr. emphasized the importance of the program’s long-term impact on residents, hoping it will benefit them for years to come. According to Philippines News Agency, a ground-breaking ceremony took place for the Local Adaptation to Water Access (LAWA) and Breaking Insufficiency through Nutritious Harvest for the Impoverished (BINHI) in Barangay Bugo, marking the fourth barangay in San Remigio to participate in the risk resiliency program.