Category: General

Manila: Fugitive former Negros Oriental Third District congressman Arnolfo Teves Jr. is still in Timor-Leste where he is pursuing an appeal against his extradition, Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Jesus Remulla said on Monday. According to Philippines News Agency, Remulla noted that the relatively new judicial system of the Southeast Asian state poses challenges to Teves’ transfer. The appeal process appears to be prolonged, but updates on the matter are anticipated soon. Remulla confirmed Teves’ continued presence in Timor-Leste during an impromptu interview with reporters. Teves, once extradited, will face multiple charges, including murder, frustrated murder, attempted murder, and terrorism.

Antique: The Antique Provincial Board has put forward a request for the institutionalization of the Agricultural and Fishery Council (AFC) as an advisory body, proposing its inclusion as a regular member of the provincial and local development councils. According to Philippines News Agency, the provincial board passed a resolution, authored by Vice Governor Edgar Denosta, addressed to Governor Rhodora Cadiao. The request was made during the board’s regular session, highlighting the importance of integrating the priorities of farmers, fisherfolk, and other stakeholders into local planning, programming, and budgeting. Board Member Mayella Mae Plameras-Ladislao, who co-sponsored the resolution, emphasized the significance

Kasibu: Listed mining company OceanaGold Philippines (OGP) Inc. announced that it has paid PHP397.8 million in local business taxes to three municipalities in Nueva Vizcaya and Quirino this year. The payments include PHP198.9 million to Kasibu in Nueva Vizcaya, and PHP119.3 million and PHP79.6 million to Nagtipunan and Cabarroguis in Quirino, respectively, on February 11. According to Philippines News Agency, OGP President and General Manager of External Affairs and Social Performance Joan Adaci-Cattiling emphasized the importance of continuing operations at the Didipio Mine to provide ongoing benefits to local communities. “We are all working for the continuing operations of the

Camalig: Sixteen senior citizens from Camalig town in Albay province received cash incentives from the National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) on Monday. In an interview, Tim Florece, head of the Camalig Public Information Office, said a total of PHP250,000 in cash incentives were distributed to the beneficiaries. According to Philippines News Agency, one centenarian received PHP100,000 while three nonagenarians and 12 octogenarians received PHP10,000 each. Florece stated that the distribution was in accordance with Republic Act No. 11982, which amends Republic Act 10868, also known as the Centenarians Act of 2016, by enhancing the benefits available to the elderly

Manila: The House of Representatives has advanced key legislation promoting women’s rights, including a divorce bill and amendments to the Family Code, in an effort to address gender inequality, a House leader said on Monday. According to Philippines News Agency, in observance of Women’s Month, House Committee on Women and Gender Equality chairperson and Bataan Rep. 1st District Geraldine Roman announced that the passage of the divorce bill in the House marked a significant step for women seeking legal remedies from failed and abusive marriages. Roman emphasized the urgent need for such legislation, noting that many women find themselves trapped