Day: July 10, 2025

Quezon city: Drivers may now renew their license completely online following the launch of the online driver’s license renewal system (ODLRS) integrated with the eGovPH mobile application (app). During the launch at the Land Transportation Office (LTO) Central Office in Quezon City, Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Vince Dizon announced that the new online system simplifies the renewal process and eliminates the need for physical visits to LTO offices. According to Philippines News Agency, the LTO’s digitalization efforts are part of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to enhance online accessibility of government services. The launch was executed in collaboration

Palo: The Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC) has welcomed the inclusion of Eastern Visayas in the National Fiber Backbone (NFB) Phases 2 and 3, aimed to ensure efficient communication flow during response operations. According to Philippines News Agency, Eastern Visayas RDRRMC chair Lord Byron Torrecarion stated that the NFB project is a significant advancement since the region is part of the nautical highway that links Luzon to Mindanao and the ‘entrance of typhoons.’ In disaster response, communication is prioritized, as it is essential for sending relief and understanding the needs of affected areas. This was a key

Parang: Police tracker teams are pursuing an armed suspect who fatally shot a farmer and wounded his wife early Thursday in Parang, Maguindanao del Norte, an official said. Major Blayn Lomas-e, chief of the Parang municipal police station, identified the slain farmer as Samuel Lamis of Purok Panay, Barangay Sarmiento, and his injured wife as Fylin Lamis. According to Philippines News Agency, citing witnesses’ accounts, Lomas-e said the attacker was identified as Jonathan Macapundag, a resident of Barangay Polloc, also in Parang town. ‘The victims were walking on their way to the farm at about 5 a.m. when the suspect

Manila: An executive of the Office for Transportation Security (OTS) said Thursday travelers should stop concealing prohibited items, as these can still be detected during screening procedures in airports. “If they know the item is prohibited in aircraft, they shouldn’t wrap the item in an effort to hide it,” OTS spokesperson Kim Marquez told the Philippine News Agency in an interview. According to Philippines News Agency, prohibited items can still be detected using advanced security screening technology and by the highly skilled screening officers. “Passengers could also be held for further questioning by police authorities. They would be asked why

Pagalungan: Local leaders of Pagalungan, Maguindanao del Sur helped end hostilities between warring Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) factions Thursday in Barangay Kilangan. In an interview with reporters, Mayor Abdullah Mamasabulod said leaders of the two MILF groups, involved in a longstanding “rido” (family feud), agreed to a ceasefire. The local government facilitated the agreement with the military and Muslim religious leaders. According to Philippines News Agency, the armed hostilities involved Datu Teng Matalam, former village chair of Kilangan and an MILF official, and a group led by Ustadz Norodin, also part of the MILF. Mamasabulod said the Army’s 40th