Day: November 25, 2025

Iloilo: A bill has been introduced in the House of Representatives advocating for the expansion of More Electric and Power Corporation (MORE Power) in the first district of Iloilo. Iloilo 1st District Rep. Janette Garin officially filed House Bill 6292, aiming to expand the franchise to seven municipalities – Igbaras, Tubungan, Oton, Tigbauan, Guimbal, Miag-ao, and San Joaquin – with the Bills and Index Service of the House of Representatives on Monday. According to Philippines News Agency, Garin’s explanatory note stated that the bill aims to amend specific provisions of Republic Act 11212, as amended by RA 11918, which currently

Manila: The Philippine Fleet (PF) concluded on Monday its annual unilateral exercise designed to enhance the combat skills of its air and naval units. In a statement Tuesday, the PF announced that this year’s iteration of Exercise “Pagbubuklod” focused on four key dimensions of naval warfare: anti-surface warfare, anti-subsurface warfare, anti-air warfare, and electronic warfare. According to Philippines News Agency, the exercise was conducted in two phases: the in-port/harbor phase and the field training/at-sea phase. The exercise involved mission planning, capability preparation, and hands-on execution. Coordinated drills, simulated combat scenarios, and subject matter expert exchanges allowed participants to test and

Butuan city: Tropical Depression Verbena affected 47,473 individuals or 15,542 families across the Caraga Region, disaster officials reported Tuesday. In a report, the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC-13) said 15,542 families from 69 barangays felt the storm’s impact, with 5,744 individuals forced to evacuate due to flooding. According to Philippines News Agency, in Butuan City, the City Social Welfare and Development Department (CSWDD) stated that a total of 392 families or 1,303 individuals from 13 barangays were directly impacted by TD Verbena. The displaced individuals were housed temporarily in 17 evacuation centers as their communities were engulfed

Manila: Senator Risa Hontiveros on Tuesday stated that the cancellation of the passports of Cassandra Li Ong and former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque is justified, as both are facing serious human trafficking charges and should not be allowed to evade the law. ‘Dapat lang na kinansela ang pasaporte nila lalo pa na tila tinatakasan nila ang batas (It is only right that their passports were canceled, especially since they appear to be evading the law),’ Hontiveros said in a statement. She expressed confidence that both individuals will eventually be brought back to the country. ‘Hindi nila habambuhay matatakbuhan ang kanilang

Camarines sur: The Police Regional Office in Bicol (PRO-5) successfully apprehended a high-value drug suspect during a meticulously planned buy-bust operation in Camarines Sur. This operation led to the confiscation of suspected shabu worth more than PHP7 million. According to Philippines News Agency, PRO-5 Director Brig. Gen. Nestor Babagay Jr. confirmed the arrest of the suspect, known by the alias Ric, a 41-year-old originally from Naga City, Cebu, who currently resides in San Roque, Pili, Camarines Sur. The arrest followed extensive intelligence and surveillance operations which established Ric’s involvement in illegal drug activities. This subsequently set the stage for the