Day: July 4, 2025

Manila: Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea (WPS) Commodore Jay Tarriela has filed a cyberlibel complaint against vlogger Sass Rogando Sasot. The complaint was lodged with the Manila Prosecutor’s Office with legal assistance from the Movement Against Disinformation (MAD), a non-profit organization dedicated to combating disinformation on social media. According to Philippines News Agency, Tarriela is seeking damages exceeding PHP1 million. In a statement, Tarriela described the complaint as ‘a necessary response to a series of baseless, malicious, and deeply personal online attacks’ targeting his private life and professional duties. Sasot’s allegations include claims of a

Manila: The Philippine government on Friday expressed its gratitude to the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) for its resolution advocating for increased support to the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). This resolution is seen as crucial given the peace, security, and development challenges currently facing the region, alongside its upcoming first parliamentary elections on October 13. According to Philippines News Agency, the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) highlighted that the OIC CFM Resolution No. 2/51-MM, which addresses “The Question of Muslims in the Southern Philippines,” underscores OIC’s steadfast backing of the Bangsamoro

Quezon city: Some of the families of missing sabungeros (cockfight aficionados) visited the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) in Camp Crame, Quezon City, to seek an update on the ongoing case. According to Philippines News Agency, Maricel Ramos, a relative of one of the 34 missing sabungeros, expressed their desire to coordinate with the CIDG and the Department of Justice. Ramos shared, “We have accepted that our son is no more. We wish to see even just his bones,” urging authorities to search Taal Lake for the remains, as alleged by key witness Julie ‘Dondon’ Patidongan during media interviews.

Manila: The Department of Public Works and Highways – South Manila District Engineering Office (DPWH-SMDEO) has recently started the construction of a drainage system to minimize flooding at the Baseco Compound in Port Area, Manila. According to Philippines News Agency, the DPWH-National Capital Region (NCR) reported in a social media post on Friday that the PHP39 million project is now 15 percent complete, with the remaining works scheduled to continue until December 2025. The post highlighted that the 560-linear meter project is expected to significantly reduce flooding issues in the area once completed. The DPWH emphasized that aside from safeguarding

Baguio city: The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) will offer a free electric shuttle service for guests and visitors of Camp John Hay starting July 15. BCDA President and CEO Joshua Bingcang announced that the initiative aims to improve accessibility, reduce traffic congestion, and promote eco-friendly transport within the former US military rest and recreation facility. According to Philippines News Agency, Bingcang emphasized the project’s commitment to aiding Baguio City in addressing urban challenges while maintaining the environment and the city’s natural beauty. The six-month pilot run will involve three e-vehicles operating around designated stations with fixed schedules. Visitors