Day: August 14, 2025

Legazpi city: Lt. Col. Domingo Tapel Jr. officially assumed his role as the new chief of police here Thursday, replacing Lt. Col. Ray Anthony Villanueva, who has been assigned to the Albay Provincial Police Office. “As the new chief of police, we will ensure that our 5-minute response time provides faster and more accessible services to the public,” he said in an interview. According to Philippines News Agency, Tapel emphasized that the police force would carry out their mission with “dedication, discipline, and excellence.” He highlighted the importance of promoting professionalism, transparency, and accountability among officers in the performance of

Manila: Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez has said the enactment of the Judiciary Fiscal Autonomy law not only strengthens judicial independence but will improve the delivery of justice across the nation. Approved by both the House of Representatives and the Senate in June before the adjournment of the 19th Congress, the Judiciary Fiscal Autonomy Act was signed into law by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. in Malaca±ang on Thursday morning. According to Philippines News Agency, ‘This is a proud day for our justice system. Sa pagbibigay ng tunay na fiscal autonomy sa ating judiciary, mas pinalalakas natin ang kanilang mandato sa

Malaca±ang: Malaca±ang on Thursday vowed to continue government relief and subsidy programs after a survey showed an increase in self-rated poverty among Filipinos. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro, in a press briefing, assured the public that anti-poverty and anti-hunger initiatives would be sustained. According to Philippines News Agency, around 800,000 more Filipino families rated themselves poor in July, bringing the total to roughly 11.9 million. OCTA said 45 percent of Filipino families now consider themselves poor, higher than the 42 percent recorded in April, which represented 11.1 million families. These initiatives include the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s Walang

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is prioritizing the delivery of tangible results over engaging in political discussions ahead of the 2028 elections, Malaca±ang said Thursday. In a press conference, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro emphasized Marcos’s commitment to focus on governance during his six-year term by distancing himself from political distractions. According to Philippines News Agency, this statement comes after a pre-election preference poll conducted by WR Numero Research from July 29 to August 6 found that Vice President Sara Duterte remains the top choice for president in the 2028 elections. The survey indicated that around 31.4 percent of

Manila: National ID services, including registration, printing of National ID in paper format, and assistance with digital National ID access, are now offered at the Cubao and Taft Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) stations until August 31, 2025, as announced by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). According to Philippines News Agency, the PSA stated that these services are available from Monday to Friday between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m., and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Passengers seeking to register for the National ID must bring and present the necessary supporting documents. For those requesting the printing