Day: August 21, 2025

Angeles city: A Korean help desk has been inaugurated at Angeles City Police Station 4 to strengthen public safety and support services for the growing Korean community in the area. According to Philippines News Agency, Republic of Korea Ambassador Lee Sang-Hwa, Undersecretary Gilberto DC Cruz, Executive Director of the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC), and Choi Jong Pil, president of the Korean Association in Angeles City, joined the ceremony, along with leaders from several Korean organizations. The initiative offers a dedicated platform where Korean nationals can request police assistance, report crimes, and get safety guidance. The help desk highlights the

Misamis oriental: A Regional Trial Court (RTC) granted a temporary restraining order (TRO) against the Misamis Oriental provincial government, preventing it from conducting “over-the-counter” release of salaries for its employees. The petition for prohibition with a TRO was made public on Thursday and was signed by RTC Branch 18 Presiding Judge Giovanni Alfred Navarro. According to Philippines News Agency, the petition was filed by members of the 20th Legislative Provincial Board, with Governor Juliette Uy representing the executive branch of the provincial government. “The court finds that great or irreparable injury would result to the petitioners before their application for

Cebu city: Cebuano netter Juvels Velos emerged victorious in the boys’ U18 category of the Philippine Tennis Association (PHILTA) Age Group Championships, defeating Al Jose Gairanod Jr. with scores of 6-4, 7-6 (5) at the CitiGreen courts on Wednesday. The Grade 12 student from the University of the Visayas-Compostela campus clinched his seventh title despite dealing with a wrist injury. According to Philippines News Agency, Velos expressed satisfaction with his performance, stating, “It was pretty decent, hitting corner shots and applying what I’ve practiced was a good thing during that match even though I struggled with my wrist injury.” At

Ilocos sur: The Provincial Government of Ilocos Sur, through its fisheries division, has reiterated the existing ban on catching goby fry, locally known as “ipon,” to allow these young fish to mature and reproduce effectively. According to Philippines News Agency, Fisheries Division Chief Christopher Ian Versoza emphasized the strict enforcement of Provincial Ordinance (PO) No. 14-03 in a recent phone interview. The ordinance is designed to protect the goby fry during their peak season, ensuring the sustainability of fisheries within the province. Versoza mentioned that a report was received indicating the start of the goby fry season, prompting a call