Day: May 29, 2025

Manila: Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez announced the successful approval of 27 out of 28 measures under the Common Legislative Agenda (CLA) at the 8th meeting of the Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC), signaling significant legislative progress. These measures are targeted for passage before the conclusion of the 3rd Regular Session of the 19th Congress. According to Philippines News Agency, Romualdez reported the near-completion of this legislative milestone to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., highlighting the House’s commitment to delivering impactful legislative solutions. Out of the 27 approved measures, 12 have already been signed into law by President Marcos, including the

Manila: Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) chairperson and chief executive officer Alejandro Tengco announced that he, along with all members of the agency’s Board of Directors, submitted their courtesy resignations last week. According to Philippines News Agency, Tengco stated that this move is intended to provide President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. with the flexibility needed to restructure the bureaucracy. “We serve at the pleasure of the President,” Tengco remarked, emphasizing their readiness to accept any decision made by the Chief Executive. Those who resigned in addition to Tengco include PAGCOR president and chief operating officer Wilma Eisma and Directors

Quezon City: Some 11 police senior officers, including Public Information Office (PIO) Chief Col. Randulf Tua±o, were promoted one rank higher, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said on Thursday. According to Philippines News Agency, based on the memorandum issued May 28, Tua±o received his star rank after he was promoted to brigadier general, while 10 lieutenant colonels will be promoted to full-fledged colonels. These officers include Lt. Colonels Vicente Oligario Amante, Jeffrey Bonaobra Bilaro, Cheryl Paler Yatar, Mark Anthony Melmida Andrade, Regina Narag Basco, James Mejorada Dime, Christel Marie Calumpit Nobleza, Benjamin Aguirre Cruto Jr., Eric Reyes De Venancio, and

Metro Manila: Two wanted Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) members who have been hiding for over two decades were arrested in separate police operations in Metro Manila, the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) said on Thursday. According to Philippines News Agency, NCRPO director Maj. Gen. Anthony Aberin announced that the first ASG member was apprehended around 10:30 p.m. on May 11, while exiting a construction site in Binondo, Manila. The second suspect was caught at approximately 11 p.m. on the same day, during a basketball game near his home on Alcoy Street, Barangay Bagong Pag-Asa in Quezon City. Aberin stated

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has appointed Maj. Gen. Nicolas Torre III as the next chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), succeeding Gen. Rommel Marbil, who will retire on June 7. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin announced the appointment during a press briefing at Malaca±ang, confirming that Torre will assume command on June 2. According to Philippines News Agency, Torre, a member of the Philippine National Police Academy Tagapagpatupad class of 1993, has previously served as the director of the Quezon City Police District and the Davao Regional Police Office. His notable achievements include leading the successful arrest of