Day: August 26, 2025

Romblon: With 92 persons deprived of liberty (PDL) under its safekeeping, the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP)-Romblon District Jail, in coordination with the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Station Romblon, conducted a Greyhound Operation on Tuesday to ensure the facility remains free of contraband. The K9-assisted inspection focused on detecting illegal drugs and other prohibited items inside the jail premises. A PCG-trained dog was deployed during the sweep. Authorities said the operation yielded negative results. According to Philippines News Agency, BJMP-Mimaropa regional information officer Jail Officer 3 Joefrie Anglo stated that the activity highlights the agency’s commitment to maintaining

Iloilo city: The University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV) and the local government have formalized a partnership to conduct a comprehensive research project aimed at monitoring the water quality and identifying factors influencing the Iloilo-Batiano River System. The agreement was signed by UPV Chancellor Clement Camposano and Mayor Raisa Tre±as, with the event attended by UP Center for Integrative and Development Studies Director Dr. Rosalie Arcala-Hall and City Environment and Natural Resources Office head Janis Sy. According to Philippines News Agency, the project titled “Revitalizing an Urban River: Stakeholders’ Engagement in Improving the Water Quality of the Iloilo-Batiano River Basin”

Manila: The latest WR Numero Research survey showing that nearly seven in 10 Filipinos are satisfied with their congressional district representatives is a clear affirmation of the leadership of Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez and the continuing trust of Filipinos in Congress. According to Philippines News Agency, “This survey result underscores the confidence of our people not just in their local representatives, but in the collective leadership of Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez. His steady hand and vision for a Bagong Pilipinas (New Philippines) guide the House of Representatives to remain focused on the needs of our communities,” Senior Deputy Speaker and

Ayungin shoal: The Philippine Navy (PN) has downplayed the presence of a Chinese tugboat in Ayungin Shoal, stating that the foreign vessel does not pose an immediate threat to the BRP Sierra Madre. According to PN spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea (WPS), Rear Admiral Roy Vincent Trinidad, the presence of the Chinese tugboat is not a cause for alarm but emphasized the need to remain vigilant. According to Philippines News Agency, Trinidad clarified in a press briefing that the Chinese tugboat is unlikely to tow away the BRP Sierra Madre. He remarked, “It will take more than a tugboat

Tanjay city: The 302nd Infantry Brigade (IB) of the Philippine Army, stationed in Tanjay City, Negros Oriental, is set to welcome Brig. Gen. Jason Jumawan as its new commander. Jumawan is scheduled to formally assume the role during a change of command ceremony at Camp Leon Kilat on Wednesday, where he will take over from Brig. Gen. Joey Escanillas. According to Philippines News Agency, Brig. Gen. Escanillas has been serving as the top official of the 302nd brigade since May 2023. He will transition to his new role as Assistant Division Commander of the 3rd Infantry Division, which is based