Day: June 18, 2025

Sta. Cruz: Residents of Laguna’s capital municipality of Sta. Cruz woke up to a bomb threat spread through social media. Mayor Egay San Luis announced the suspension of classes and government work, citing safety concerns amid the bomb threat. According to Philippines News Agency, a message circulated on social media regarding an alleged bomb threat in the town, prompting Mayor San Luis to take precautionary measures. He announced on his Facebook page, “Ngayong araw, kumakalat ang isang mensahe sa social media ukol sa umano’y bomb threat sa ating bayan. Bilang tugon at pag-iingat, suspendido po ang pasok sa lahat ng

Libacao: A three-day Serbisyo Caravan by various government agencies has, for the first time, reached the remotest barangay of Libacao, Aklan after a long and arduous journey starting on June 15. According to Philippines News Agency, this Serbisyo Caravan, a collaboration of government agencies and community partners, allowed the residents of Dalagsa-an, a geographically isolated area in Libacao, to access crucial government services that are typically out of reach. Lt. Col. Jovert Pimentel, commanding officer of the 82nd Infantry Battalion of the 3rd Division of the Philippine Army, stated that the event from June 15 to 18 brought PHP2 million

Manila: Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Commissioner Romeo Lumagui Jr. announced that the agency is on track to achieve its revenue collection target for this year. He noted that a revision to the target might be considered, taking into account the country’s economic performance. According to Philippines News Agency, Lumagui shared that the BIR is diligently working to meet the revenue collection target set at PHP3.2 trillion. During the Kapihan sa Manila Bay event on Wednesday, he revealed that the agency is on track to achieve this target, with collections reaching PHP1.1 trillion in the first four months of the

Manila: As classes for the school year 2025-2026 officially started in public schools, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Wednesday reminded beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) to ensure that their school-aged children are enrolled and regularly attending their classes. According to Philippines News Agency, Director Gemma Gabuya, the 4Ps National Program Manager, emphasized the importance of education for these children, not only as a requirement for receiving educational grants but also as a crucial step towards securing a better future. Gabuya stated that maintaining school attendance is vital for the development of children and

Manila: Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado on Wednesday said he is leaving it to the Senate to investigate the alleged corruption within the bureau. In a statement, Viado said he has instructed BI personnel to “extend their fullest support and cooperation” to the probe being sought by Senator Sherwin Gatchalian. “At present, our staff continue to prepare the documents that will be needed at the prospective hearings at the Senate,” Viado said. According to Philippines News Agency, Gatchalian has filed Senate Resolution 1381 seeking an inquiry into the allegations of corruption and misconduct raised by a group