Day: December 9, 2025

Manila: The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is urging lawmakers to enact a new law to establish a definitive date for the Bangsamoro Parliamentary Elections (BPE). During an interview at the Comelec main office, Chairperson George Garcia emphasized the necessity of a legislative measure to reschedule the inaugural BPE. According to Philippines News Agency, Chairperson Garcia highlighted the Supreme Court’s (SC) decision, which set the election date as March 31, conflicting with Republic Act No. 12123 that had postponed the elections from May 12 to October 13. He pointed out the potential legal violation if the March 31 elections do not

Cagayan de oro: The local government here is proposing new tourism plans to transform rivers into a water sports destination. Barangay Baikingon chair Ronello Gumapac said a five-kilometer stretch of the Bungcalalan River could be used for kayaking activities. According to Philippines News Agency, Gumapac emphasized that the river’s manageable current makes it suitable for kayaking and similar recreational water activities. He mentioned this in an interview on Tuesday, highlighting the potential of the river as a tourist attraction. Gumapac has submitted his proposal to the City Council’s Tourism Committee, which is scheduled to conduct an exploratory visit on December

Manila: The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has reported offering PHP7.846 million in humanitarian aid to families impacted by Tropical Depression Wilma. The support comes as part of a concerted effort to assist those affected by the recent weather disturbance. According to Philippines News Agency, the DSWD’s Disaster Response Operations Management, Information and Communication (DROMIC) report indicates that 4,157 families are currently residing in evacuation centers due to the effects of Wilma. These displaced individuals are primarily located in Romblon, Albay, Camarines Norte, Masbate, and various regions across Western, Central, and Eastern Visayas. Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao of

Opol: The local government of Opol in Misamis Oriental announced on Tuesday it will begin the construction of the PHP100-million seaside boulevard project as early by January 2026. In an interview, Mayor Jayfrancis Bago said the project is funded by the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority, after it was approved by the Northern Mindanao Regional Development Council. According to Philippines News Agency, Mayor Bago emphasized that the project will play a crucial role in boosting tourism and strengthening the local economy by attracting more investors. The project involves the complete demolition of the existing Boardwalk to accommodate the new

Malasiqui: The police stations here and in Calasiao town inaugurated their new buildings on Tuesday. According to Philippines News Agency, Ilocos Police Regional Office director Brig. Gen. Dindo Reyes, in an interview, said the new station buildings were funded under the General Appropriations Act of 2025. “This is part of PNP’s seven-point agenda under facility development. We are improving facilities for the people and also for even better police service,” he said. The new buildings were built based on the standard police station designs and are equipped with closed-circuit television cameras, among other facilities and security equipment. Reyes also said