Day: November 13, 2025

Manila: The lawyer of Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa formally asked the Supreme Court (SC) for a temporary restraining order (TRO) against the implementation of a supposed arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court (ICC). Court spokesperson Camille Mae Sue Ting said the plea for a restraining order was filed electronically but declined to comment if it was acted upon by the high tribunal. According to Philippines News Agency, “We confirm that in G.R. No. 278747, petitioners filed via eCourt PH today, November 13, 2025, (1) Very Urgent Manifestation With Most Respectful Reiterative Prayer for Issuance of TRO/Injunction and (2)

Antique: The Antique Electric Cooperative (Anteco) has mobilized two teams, each consisting of four personnel, to assist in power restoration efforts in Negros Occidental. According to Philippines News Agency, Anteco General Manager Neal Peter Ve±egas confirmed in an interview that the deployment took place on Thursday to support the Negros Occidental Electric Cooperative (NOCECO) and the Northern Negros Electric Cooperative (NONECO) Inc. Both cooperatives are engaged in ongoing efforts to restore power following the severe impact of Tropical Cyclones Tino and Uwan. Ve±egas explained that Anteco’s power restoration in Antique province is complete, allowing them to extend assistance to other

Iloilo city: Top officials in Iloilo City have taken cognizance of reports that some officials of Barangay Quintin Salas in Jaro, Iloilo City allegedly took portions of the cash assistance distributed to residents under its Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations (AICS) program. Joy Fantilaga-Gorzal, spokesperson for Mayor Raisa Tre±as, said the local chief executive has requested the Department of Social Welfare and Development in Western Visayas to “temporarily stop” the distribution of AICS while the investigation is ongoing. According to Philippines News Agency, the city government and the Association of Barangay Captains (ABC) – Jaro are closely coordinating with

Manila: Reviving and expanding sea and air routes has dominated discussions at the BIMP-EAGA ministerial meetings, with Philippine officials emphasizing connectivity as crucial for boosting trade. According to Philippines News Agency, in an interview on Thursday, BIMP-EAGA Philippine Signing Minister and Mindanao Development Authority Secretary Leo Tereso Magno highlighted that restoring suspended transport links is a top priority. “Sea and air routes were planned and initiated before the pandemic, but were halted. Reviving them now is essential,” Magno stated. He noted that the meetings have concentrated on enhancing connections between the Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei, and Indonesia. This includes plans to

Cagayan de oro: City officials are proposing to take over operations of the Gardens of Malasag Eco-Tourism Village to prevent its closure and protect workers’ jobs. Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) currently run the park. Reports of its potential shutdown prompted the city’s intervention. According to Philippines News Agency, City Councilor Joyleen Mercedes Balaba, who chairs the committee on tourism, said the closure would negatively affect workers, particularly Indigenous people who perform and staff the facility. “We hope the national agencies can come to an agreement that will preserve