Day: July 28, 2025

Quezon city: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has issued a stern warning to traders against manipulating the prices of agricultural commodities, with a particular focus on rice. This warning was part of his 4th State of the Nation Address at the Batasang Pambansa complex, where he emphasized the administration’s commitment to dismantling smuggling operations and prosecuting offenders, labeling such actions as economic sabotage. According to Philippines News Agency, Marcos highlighted the recent enactment of Republic Act (RA) 12022, also known as the Anti-Agricultural Economic Sabotage Act, signed in September 2024. This law classifies activities such as smuggling, hoarding, profiteering, cartels,

Manila: Ahead of the 7th Fund for responding to Loss and Damage (FrLD) Board Meeting in Manila this October, the Philippine government has reaffirmed its commitment to climate justice and international cooperation. In a news release on Monday, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) also expressed strong support for the recent ruling of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) affirming the legal obligations of all states, especially high-emitting and economically powerful countries, to act on climate change. According to Philippines News Agency, Environment Secretary Raphael Lotilla emphasized the importance of global unity in addressing climate challenges. He highlighted

Manila: The Commission on Elections (Comelec) confirmed on Monday that the nationwide resumption of voters’ registration will proceed from August 1 to 10. This decision comes despite the recent damage caused by severe weather conditions. According to Philippines News Agency, several regions experienced torrential rains and flooding due to tropical cyclones Crising, Dante, and Emong, alongside the southwest monsoon. Nevertheless, Comelec Chairperson George Garcia assured that voter registration activities will continue as scheduled, including during weekends. Garcia emphasized that there will be no delays in the registration process. He confirmed in an interview that local Comelec offices remained unaffected by

Tacloban: The Police Regional Office in Eastern Visayas (PRO-8) checked the enforcement of five-minute response policy through the first-ever Police Response Simulation Exercise Competition held on Monday. PRO-8 Director Brig. Gen. Jay Cumigad said all the 17 police units and stations managed to respond to requests for police assistance within five minutes, except for one area where the patrolling policeman is not very familiar with the streets. According to Philippines News Agency, the ‘friendly competition’ assessed the rapid response capability of police units to emergency calls made through the 911 hotline. A monitor at the PRO-8 conference room here displayed

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. promised to capitalize on the growing tourism sector to boost job generation in the Philippines. Speaking at his 4th State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, the Chief Executive said government agencies, including the Department of Tourism (DOT), are doubling down on efforts to ensure that the remaining jobless Filipinos are employed within his administration’s term. According to Philippines News Agency, the President emphasized that during the last three years of his administration, all efforts will be focused on providing comfort and opportunities to Filipinos. The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), Department