Day: August 11, 2025

Bicol: The Commission on Elections in Bicol (Comelec-5) has successfully exceeded its voter registration target in a span of just 10 days. According to Philippines News Agency, Comelec-Bicol Director Maria Juana Valeza shared that the initial expectation was to register approximately 120,000 individuals. However, the actual number of registrants far surpassed this, reaching over 207,000 between August 1 and 10. The director expressed gratitude for the widespread support and cooperation from various segments of the community, including the youth, senior citizens, persons with disabilities, local government units, mall owners, police, media, and parents, along with all Comelec personnel. The report

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday welcomed San Miguel Corporation (SMC) chairman and Chief Executive Officer Ramon Ang’s offer to help address flooding in Metro Manila, saying private sector participation is vital in national development. Speaking to reporters in Malaca±ang, Marcos said Ang had previously briefed him on the proposal, which involves desilting waterways in the National Capital Region (NCR). According to Philippines News Agency, the president noted that the plan would only succeed if local government units (LGUs) addressed the garbage problem that clogs drainage and waterways. ‘It simply doesn’t work until we have a solution to

Manila: The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) seized PHP36.73 million worth of illegal drugs during operations conducted from August 1 to 8. This was in line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to aggressively combat the drug trade in the country. According to Philippines News Agency, PDEA Director General Isagani Nerez announced that PDEA agents carried out 58 buy-bust operations, served three search warrants, and conducted three interdiction operations. These operations led to the confiscation of 2,699.83 grams of shabu and 19,088 grams of marijuana. The operations also resulted in the arrest of 63 drug pushers, 29 drug den

Manila: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday dismissed China’s accusation that his recent remarks on the possible Taiwan conflict amounted to ‘playing with fire,’ reaffirming the Philippines’ resolve to defend its territory amid rising tensions in the West Philippine Sea. According to Philippines News Agency, in a press briefing at Malaca±ang, Marcos defended his remarks while on a state visit to India last week, where he said the Philippines would inevitably be affected in the event of a military conflict between China and the United States (US) over Taiwan. The President cited the country’s geographic proximity and the presence of

Catbalogan: Six soldiers of the Philippine Army’s (PA) 8th Infantry Division (ID) were awarded over the weekend for their bravery, integrity, and sacrifice in performing their duties. PA commander Lt. Gen. Antonio Nafarette handed the awards during his visit to the 8th ID headquarters at Camp Lukban in Catbalogan, Samar on Sunday for the division’s 37th founding anniversary. According to Philippines News Agency, the PA identified the awardees as Capt. Tomy Tagura and Cpl. Merlin Enem, who received the Gold Cross Medal. This medal is awarded to military personnel who demonstrated acts of gallantry in combat. 1st Lt. Methos Shiela