Day: June 17, 2025

Cotabato City: The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao’s (BARMM) second-highest appointed official is firmly committed to moving forward with the first-ever parliamentary elections set in October. According to Philippines News Agency, in his privilege speech Monday night, BARMM Parliament Speaker Pangalian Balindong asserted that the transition period is ready to conclude. Thus, the regular election must be held as scheduled without delay. ‘I believe it is high time to give the Moro people the opportunity to shape their parliament by electing its members in the BARMM parliamentary elections this October,’ Balindong said. He noted that the 80-member Bangsamoro Transition

Agoo: The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in the Ilocos Region opened its newest satellite office in Agoo, La Union on Monday. DSWD regional information officer Kristine Sheila Amoroso said the new satellite office is strategically located at the new Agoo municipal hall. It is designed to serve beneficiaries from the second district of La Union who reside far from the regional office in San Fernando City. According to Philippines News Agency, the satellite office offers a range of services such as Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations, Ayuda sa Kapos ang Kita Program, and other financial assistance

Legazpi City: The National Food Authority in Bicol (NFA-5) has assured the public of sufficient rice supply to sustain the PHP20/kg rice program under the Benteng Bigas Meron Na (BBM) initiative of the Department of Agriculture (DA). In an interview, NFA-5 Assistant Regional Manager Julie Llenaresas reported that over 800,000 sacks of “palay” or unhusked rice are currently stored in various warehouses across the region. According to Philippines News Agency, Llenaresas stated, “We have adequate buffer stocks because we have purchased enough palay from our local farmers. The public should know we have enough supplies for the PHP20 per kilogram

Sulu: Authorities arrested eight individuals and seized PHP1.9 million worth of illegally transported forest products in Sulu, the police announced Tuesday. Maj. Fritze James Madrid, chief of the Sulu Maritime Police Station (Sulu MARPSTA), said the illegal shipment was seized around 9 p.m. Monday in waters off Tanjung, Barangay Kajatian in Indanan. According to Philippines News Agency, Madrid reported that suspects onboard M/L Arnalyn II were arrested during a seaborne patrol conducted in response to intelligence about illegally transported lumber arriving in Tanjung. Upon inspection, M/L Arnalyn II was found to be loaded with 30,000 board feet of assorted lumber

Baguio: The Baguio City Police Office (BCPO) announced plans to intensify enforcement of speed limits for motorists using newly acquired speed meter guns. Col. Ruel Tagel, the city police director, confirmed the procurement of five speed meter guns for better enforcement of the ordinance, emphasizing the commitment to strictly implement speed limits on all roads in Baguio. According to Philippines News Agency, Maj. Marcy Grace Marron, BCPO information officer, reported the apprehension of 17 vehicles for speeding between June 14 and 16, thanks to the speed meter guns. The penalty for a first offense is set at PHP500. The latest