Day: December 9, 2025

Dubai: The Philippines is optimistic for a better showing at the Asian Youth Para Games, which starts Wednesday in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. According to Philippines News Agency, delegation head Milette Bonoan stated that the tournament has become tougher since the 2021 edition held in Manama, Bahrain. “I hope that our performance will excel in the previous (edition) because the level of competition has increased especially in certain countries,” she said. “It’s more challenging this time.” Bonoan noted the young age of the Philippine delegates, saying their potential for growth is “huge.” “They are very inspired to really win,” she

Manila: The Department of Justice (DOJ) has directed the filing of multiple charges against 22 individuals, including billionaire Charlie “Atong” Ang, concerning the “missing sabungeros” case. The charges involve 10 counts of kidnapping with homicide, filed in three separate courts: the Regional Trial Court (RTC) of Lipa City, RTC-Sta. Cruz, Laguna, and RTC-San Pablo, Laguna. According to Philippines News Agency, DOJ spokesperson Polo Martinez announced that the resolution was released on Tuesday. However, the resolution will not be made available to the press immediately, as the respondents may submit motions for reconsideration. The DOJ’s panel of prosecutors has found prima

Muntinlupa: The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) has announced the transfer of 300 persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) from the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) in Muntinlupa to the Leyte Regional Prison in Abuyog, Leyte. This transfer was executed on Tuesday as part of ongoing efforts to manage the population within the correctional system. According to Philippines News Agency, Bureau of Corrections Director General Gregorio Pio Catapang Jr. stated that the relocation is primarily targeted at reducing overcrowding at the NBP. This initiative is also in line with a broader strategy to prepare for the anticipated closure of the facility in 2028.

Manila: Fuel prices are expected to decline in the coming weeks due to expected oversupply amidst geopolitical risks, an official of the Department of Energy (DOE) said Tuesday. According to Philippines News Agency, DOE Oil Industry Management Bureau Director Rino Abad, in a Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon interview, cited reports from the International Energy Agency (IEA) on its 2026 outlook released last November, as well as data from the US Energy Information Administration. Both agencies forecast an oversupply of oil by next year. Abad noted that oil prices have been on a downtrend in the last two weeks, and there is

Bicol: The Police Regional Office in Bicol (PRO-5) is set to deploy over 4,600 personnel across the region to maintain safety and security during the holiday season. According to Philippines News Agency, during a press conference on Tuesday, Maj. Archie Cristobal, who leads the Regional Community Affairs and Development Division Public Information Section, announced that 3,310 officers will be from the regional office, supplemented by 1,299 from augmented units and advocacy groups. These personnel will be strategically positioned to cover various areas of concern. Specifically, 1,589 will be stationed at places of worship, 988 will monitor major road networks, 649