Day: December 2, 2025

San isidro: The Local Amnesty Board (LAB) in this city, in collaboration with the Philippine Army’s 802nd Infantry Brigade (IB), initiated an Amnesty Orientation and Application Caravan at the Peace and Prosperity Village in Barangay Daja Daku, San Isidro, Leyte. This event commemorates the anniversary of the National Amnesty Proclamation and is part of a 100-day countdown leading up to the filing deadline. According to Philippines News Agency, Col. Rico Amaro, deputy commander of the 802nd IB, encouraged former rebels and other eligible persons to take advantage of the government program. He emphasized its importance in achieving lasting peace and

Dumaguete: The Committee on Church Cultural Heritage of the Diocese of Dumaguete has expressed approval for the city government’s decision to establish a setback distance between the historic bell tower and the proposed convention center and public market. This move aims to preserve the integrity of the centuries-old structure. According to Philippines News Agency, Msgr. Julius Perpetuo S. Heruela, the committee chair, shared that the city administrator, lawyer Neil Ray Lagahit, has committed to a 10-meter setback. This decision follows a recent communication from the National Museum of the Philippines (NMP), emphasizing the importance of conserving the Cathedral Bell Tower,

Manila: Department of Education (DepEd) Schools Division of Antique Superintendent Dr. Ernesto Servillon Jr. is seeking community support for the implementation of a literacy project in the province. According to Philippines News Agency, Servillon, who assumed post on Monday, emphasized the importance of the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK), barangay officials, and other community members in supporting the ‘Kasimaryo ko, Tudluan Ko’ (My Neighbor, I will Mentor) initiative. This project targets learners struggling with literacy and numeracy skills. Servillon highlighted the issue of learners whose parents are also unable to read, write, and count, suggesting that these families could benefit from the

Bacolod city: Information coursed through the 8888 Citizens’ Complaint Center has led to the arrest of two persons and the recovery of suspected shabu with an estimated street value of PHP2.04 million in this highly urbanized city, the Police Regional Office – Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) reported on Tuesday. The suspects were identified as ‘Ni±o,’ 23, and ‘Steph,’ 21, both residents of Purok Saturn, Barangay Handumanan. They were arrested during a buy-bust conducted by operatives of the Bacolod City Police City Drug Enforcement Unit at Deca Homes Subdivision in Barangay Cabug on Monday. According to Philippines News Agency, PRO-NIR Director

Manila: The Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) has made a formal request to the Supreme Court (SC) to be allowed to represent government officials involved in a lawsuit filed by the legal teams of former president Rodrigo Duterte and Senator Ronaldo dela Rosa. The lawsuit, initiated last March, challenges the Philippines’ cooperation with the International Criminal Court (ICC). According to Philippines News Agency, Solicitor General Darlene Berberabe, in a manifestation dated December 1, indicated that the OSG is retracting its previous request to withdraw from the case made by her predecessor, Menardo Guevarra. Berberabe stated, “After due consideration, the