Day: December 10, 2025

Manila: Sen. Jinggoy Estrada has introduced a bill aimed at extending the estate tax amnesty period, which concluded last June 14, for an additional three years, until June 14, 2028. The purpose of this extension is to provide Filipino families with more time to address long-standing inheritance matters without the pressure of penalties or significant financial burdens. According to Philippines News Agency, Senate Bill No. 1488 proposes amendments to the Tax Amnesty Act, or Republic Act No. 11213, which was earlier updated by RA 11569 and RA 11956. The bill seeks to grant heirs and beneficiaries extra time to legally

Quezon city: The National Police Commission (Napolcom) has ordered the dismissal of seven Caloocan police officers tagged in the illegal arrest and detention of Jayson dela Rosa, whose case went viral after his son died of leptospirosis which he contracted while wading in flood waters in search of his then missing father. According to Philippines News Agency, Napolcom vice chair and executive officer Raphael Calinisan announced at a press conference in Quezon City that the commission reached a unanimous decision during deliberations last weekend to terminate all officers involved. Dismissed from the service were Capt. Romel Caburog, Lt. Jeffren Aganos,

Bicol: Cases of violence against women in the Bicol region have decreased by 17 percent compared to 2024, as reported by the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) on Wednesday. In a media forum, Arlene Alangco, CHR-Bicol regional director, highlighted a reduction in recorded rape cases, from 18 in 2024 to 15 this year. According to Philippines News Agency, Alangco noted that these ongoing cases primarily involve incestuous rape perpetrated by fathers. The CHR is actively investigating these incidents, and most of the suspects have now been arrested. Alangco emphasized the enhancement of campaigns, particularly those targeting schools, to educate students

Bago city: Bago City in Negros Occidental is set to pioneer the use of the Automated Land Use and Zoning Compliance Assessment and Monitoring (AutoCAM) tool in the Visayas in 2026. Implemented by the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD), the AutoCAM project utilizes remote sensing, geographic information systems, and artificial intelligence to create an automated, efficient system for assessing and monitoring land use and zoning compliance. According to Philippines News Agency, the City of Bago has been selected as the only local government unit in the Visayas to serve as a pilot area for the AutoCAM project.

Quezon city: The Climate Change Commission (CCC) has called on State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) to take a central role in implementing and localizing the National Adaptation Plan (NAP), referring to them as the backbone of climate resilience. At the Knowledge Exchange Forum on Tuesday, CCC Vice Chairperson and Executive Director Robert Borje emphasized the trust local government units (LGUs) and residents place in SUCs, advocating for a strengthened partnership between them. According to Philippines News Agency, Borje highlighted the significant role SUCs play not only in localizing the NAP but also in enhancing community resilience. He detailed five key