Day: August 12, 2025

Manila: The Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday upheld the Commission on Elections’ (Comelec) decision to disqualify Matt Erwin Florido from running as representative of the third district in Quezon province in the May 2025 elections for vote-buying. ‘Although Florido ultimately lost in the 2025 elections, the SC still resolved the case to remove any doubts about the legality of the Comelec’s decision,’ the court said in a statement. According to Philippines News Agency, a complaint by a group of registered voters and residents of Buenavista, Quezon alleged that during a gathering on April 5 and 6, 2025, Florido’s camp distributed

Manila: American aerospace company Lockheed Martin announced a new partnership with Southern Methodist University (SMU), a Texas-based private research institution, aimed at empowering Philippine industries and academia. The collaboration will establish a platform for technology and knowledge transfer, along with providing funding for business incubation, government initiatives, and academic programs. These efforts are geared towards upskilling the workforce and fostering job creation in the Philippines. According to Philippines News Agency, the partnership will see the creation of a research lab and training space to enable Filipino professionals to develop innovative solutions and prototypes applicable across various industries. SMU’s Center for

Batangas city: The Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) has imposed a lifetime ban on Michole Sorela, a player from the GenSan Warriors, following an incident in which he punched Jonas Tibayan during their recent game on Monday night. According to Philippines News Agency, the league made the announcement on Tuesday, declaring the ban as a consequence of the uncharacteristic behavior displayed by Sorela. “We condemn the incident, and the MPBL won’t tolerate such actions. It compromises the player’s safety and taints the league’s image. I’ve seen the worst, and this is one of them. The league has the full authority

Iloilo city: The local government of Iloilo City is set to implement stringent measures to ensure the smooth conduct of the 2025 Philippine Bar Exams, scheduled for September 7, 10, and 14 at the Central Philippine University (CPU), one of the designated local testing centers across the country. According to Philippines News Agency, Mayor Raisa Tre±as issued three Executive Orders (EOs) to address various logistical and environmental concerns. These orders include the formation of a coordinating committee for the Iloilo site, regulation of ambient noise, and a ban on the sale and public consumption of alcohol around the CPU vicinity.

Para±aque city: Education Secretary Sonny Angara on Tuesday announced that Mindspark, the Philippines’ largest science museum, should become a primary destination for student exposure trips, particularly in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). This announcement followed the grand opening of the 9,000-square-meter facility located at the Ayala Malls Manila Bay in Para±aque City, led by the Department of Education (DepEd). According to Philippines News Agency, Angara expressed that Mindspark has the potential to transform students’ curiosity into innovation, facilitating the development of creativity and skills beyond the traditional classroom environment. The museum offers a variety of exhibits