Day: June 30, 2025

Quezon city: Mayor Joy Belmonte vowed to deliver bigger reforms, including a flood-free and more inclusive city, as she took her oath of office on Monday, marking the start of her third and final term as the city’s chief executive. According to Philippines News Agency, in her inaugural speech, Belmonte recalled the past achievements of the city in her last two terms, as she laid out an ambitious roadmap aimed at making the city not only more progressive but also more inclusive, resilient, and prepared for future challenges. Belmonte emphasized addressing the city’s flooding issues as part of the broader

Pasay city: The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has handed over 10 patient transport vehicles valued at PHP20 million to nine local government units (LGUs) and a state university. This initiative aims to bolster emergency medical services across different regions. According to Philippines News Agency, PAGCOR chairperson and chief executive officer Alejandro Tengco stated that the initiative is part of the agency’s efforts to improve healthcare delivery and enhance access to medical services, particularly in geographically isolated communities. “We want to ensure that even remote areas have the means to respond to medical emergencies. This is part of PAGCOR’s

Manila: Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla has announced his intention to apply for the position of Ombudsman, as the current Ombudsman, Samuel Martires, is set to complete his seven-year term on August 6 of this year. Remulla expressed his plans during a chance interview with reporters, stating his intention to submit his application by Friday and expressing confidence in his ability to contribute significantly to the role. According to Philippines News Agency, Remulla, who is currently facing a complaint before the anti-graft office from the camp of former President Rodrigo Duterte, mentioned that the Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) will

Manila: Strong Group has tapped two reinforcements from the Asian basketball circuit to boost the country’s title-retention bid in the 44th William Jones Cup next month. Filipino-Spanish Javi Gomez de Liano and American Ian Miller complete the roster of Strong Group-Pilipinas in the tournament scheduled from July 12 to 20 at the Xinzhuang Gymnasium in New Taipei City, Taiwan. According to Philippines News Agency, the inclusion of these skilled players is seen as a strategic move by head coach Charles Tiu to enhance the team’s competitive edge. Tiu expressed confidence in the new additions, stating, “These are excellent additions to

Manila: The Philippine National Police (PNP) announced its support for a motu proprio investigation into the alleged involvement of several police officers in the disappearance of over 100 “sabungeros” (cockfighting enthusiasts). According to Philippines News Agency, PNP Chief Gen. Nicolas Torre II revealed that the PNP’s Internal Affairs Service (IAS) is collaborating with the National Police Commission (Napolcom) to investigate claims by a suspect known as ‘Alyas Totoy’. Totoy alleged that certain police officers colluded with a group responsible for the killing of the victims, whose bodies were reportedly dumped in Taal Lake in Batangas. Gen. Torre stated during a