Day: June 3, 2025

Manila: Samahang Weightlifting ng Pilipinas president Monico Puentevella expressed optimism about the Philippines’ prospects in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics following the country’s success at the recent International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) Youth and Junior World Championships in Lima, Peru. Both the Philippines and China secured five gold medals each, a significant achievement for the Filipino athletes. According to Philippines News Agency, Puentevella emphasized the significance of this accomplishment during the Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) forum held at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum. He noted that the parity in performance between the Philippines and powerhouse China is a testament to the nation’s

Manila: The upcoming visit of Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong to Manila this week will serve as an opportunity for leaders of the Philippines and Singapore to deepen bilateral cooperation, Wong’s office said Tuesday. According to Philippines News Agency, the visit reaffirms Singapore’s commitment to strengthening its partnership with the Philippines and provides a platform for leaders to exchange views on enhancing bilateral ties, as well as discussing regional and global developments. Wong is set to conduct a working visit to the country from June 4 to 5, upon the invitation of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.

Pasay City: The Commission on Appointments (CA) has deferred the confirmation of several Cabinet members, including Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Secretary Jay Ruiz, citing a “lack of material time” as the reason for the postponement. This decision leaves Ruiz in the position, as President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has not rescinded his ad interim appointment. According to Philippines News Agency, Ruiz confirmed during an ambush interview at the Senate in Pasay City that he remains in his role as the PCO chief. He revealed that he had recently spoken with Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, who advised him to focus on

Manila: The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is considering conducting voter registration activities at night to encourage more Filipinos to register for the Dec. 1 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE). According to Philippines News Agency, Comelec Chairperson George Garcia announced on Tuesday that the plan is part of the enhancement of the Register Anywhere Program (RAP) scheduled from July 1 to 11. “We will have an enhanced version [of the RAP]. Before, we have voter registration during the day. Now, the Register Anywhere Program will also happen during nighttime,” Garcia said in an interview. Garcia mentioned that they are looking

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. retained a significant number of Cabinet officials following his administration’s ongoing recalibration process. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin announced the third phase of the ‘bold reset’ in the administration’s ongoing performance evaluation during a press briefing in Malaca±ang. According to Philippines News Agency, among those whose resignations were declined and will remain in their posts are Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr., Agrarian Reform Secretary Conrado Estrella III, Education Secretary Juan Edgardo Angara, TESDA Director-General Jose Francisco Benitez, Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma, Social Welfare Secretary Rex Gatchalian, Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa, Migrant Workers Secretary Hans