Day: August 27, 2025

Manila: The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has urged all candidates and political parties to strictly follow the rules and regulations for the 45-day campaign period for the Bangsamoro Parliamentary Elections (BPE), which is set to start on Thursday. Comelec Chairperson George Garcia reminded them not to engage in prohibited acts during the period. According to Philippines News Agency, Garcia emphasized that the rules implemented in the May 2025 polls will be in effect starting Thursday, especially for candidates and political parties. “Starting midnight (Thursday), we will fully implement all election laws, especially for candidates and political parties. I hope the

Cagayan de oro: The celebration of the annual “Higalaay” Festival has reaffirmed the city’s identity as a place that harmonizes historical legends and religious devotion. On Wednesday, the float and civic-military parade showcased elements of the folktale of the giant “oro,” or golden “kugtong” (grouper fish), while highlighting mock-ups of the historic St. Augustine Cathedral and other city landmarks. According to Philippines News Agency, the legend tells of a giant fish residing underneath the cathedral, which was erected beside the Cagayan River. Mayor Rolando Uy emphasized in his speech that the celebration is not only a platform for promoting tourism

Sagada: The local government of Sagada in Mountain Province has declared several travel and tour companies and individuals as undesirable and banned them from any tourism activities within the municipality. Mayor Felicito Dula announced on Wednesday that the Municipal Council passed Resolution 139-2025 on Aug. 8, temporarily suspending multiple travel agencies due to their involvement in deceit, misrepresentation, fraud, and unethical conduct targeted at tourists visiting Sagada. According to Philippines News Agency, the resolution highlighted serious allegations against these companies for unauthorized use of images from legitimate accommodations in their online promotions, misleading visitors, and causing negative guest experiences. Further

Manila: The Department of Agriculture (DA) has emphasized the need for reforms in the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL) to enhance protection for Filipino farmers and consumers. This announcement came after the DA’s participation in a Senate Committee on Agriculture hearing where they presented proposed amendments to the RTL. According to Philippines News Agency, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. stated that the reforms are essential for safeguarding the country’s rice industry, increasing farmers’ incomes, and aiding recovery from the effects of ‘unregulated’ rice imports. These reforms aim to lower costs and improve efficiency, potentially increasing rice production and bolstering food

Tanjay city: The newly appointed commander of the 302nd Infantry Brigade in Tanjay City, Negros Oriental, has outlined three core principles to guide his leadership of the Philippine Army unit: a strong sense of urgency, operational preparedness, and high troop morale. According to Philippines News Agency, Brig. Gen. Jason Jumawan emphasized in an interview that a sense of urgency in military operations is essential for meeting their mission timelines. He noted that preparedness extends beyond military operations to include disaster response capabilities. Jumawan also highlighted that boosting troop morale is vital to achieving these objectives. Earlier, during his assumption speech,