Day: June 30, 2025

Manila: Reelected Leyte 1st District Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez on Monday filed three landmark bills aligned with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s administration priorities, including crucial reforms in food security, health care, and pandemic preparedness. According to Philippines News Agency, leading the legislative agenda is House Bill No. 1, or the “Rice Industry and Consumer Empowerment (RICE) Act,” which seeks to amend the Rice Tariffication Law and restore key regulatory powers to the National Food Authority (NFA). The measure aims to curb rice hoarding, stabilize supply, and secure fair farmgate prices for Filipino farmers. Under the RICE Act, the NFA

Manila: The Philippines takes pride in hosting the FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship (FIVB MWCH) as the tournament provides an opportunity to show the world that the country is part of the international field. ‘It is a rare privilege to host such a world event especially the country’s popular sports, like volleyball, and I am happy to see a lot of people who are very interested in volleyball. I am very thankful to all of you, for all your all-out support,” presidential son William Vincent Marcos said in his speech at the ‘Spike for a Cause’ fundraising dinner and fashion

Manila: The Commission on Elections (Comelec) affirmed the decision of its Second Division declaring Bienvenido Abante Jr. as the duly elected representative of the Sixth District of Manila. In a 12-page ruling, the Comelec en banc ordered the City Board of Canvassers (CBOC) to reconvene and declare Abante as the winner in the May 12 midterm elections. According to Philippines News Agency, the poll body annulled the proclamation of Luis Chua Uy, who garnered 64,746 votes against Abante’s 63,358. The Second Division had earlier determined that Uy is not a natural-born citizen but a “naturalized citizen,” contradicting his declaration in

Quezon city: The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) on Monday inaugurated its newest Non-Life Insurance Hub at the GSIS Quezon City Branch Office, completing the rollout of insurance hubs in all branches nationwide under the agency’s unified brand, “Ginhawa Insure, Para Sure.” The facility is designed to provide easier and faster access to insurance services for government workers, dependents, and public institutions, covering everything from personal accident and fire insurance to the protection of government buildings, vehicles, and equipment. According to Philippines News Agency, the Quezon City hub serves both individual and institutional clients. Members and their qualified dependents can

Manila: The 14th WorldSkills ASEAN Manila 2025, which the Philippines is set to host from August 26-28, will highlight a range of traditional and emerging skills, according to Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) Undersecretary Nelly Dillera. The event, held at the World Trade Center, aims to display the capabilities of technical and vocational (tech-voc) schools across ASEAN, emphasizing the skills that enterprises and industries currently seek. According to Philippines News Agency, the competition will cover six skill areas with 32 specific skills, including information and communications technology (ICT) with a focus on cybersecurity, information network cabling, internet of