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Manila: Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla has announced his intention to apply for the position of Ombudsman, as the current Ombudsman, Samuel Martires, is set to complete his seven-year term on August 6 of this year. Remulla expressed his plans during a chance interview with reporters, stating his intention to submit his application by Friday and expressing confidence in his ability to contribute significantly to the role. According to Philippines News Agency, Remulla, who is currently facing a complaint before the anti-graft office from the camp of former President Rodrigo Duterte, mentioned that the Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) will

Laoag: New Laoag Mayor Bryan Alcid formally assumed the city’s top post on Monday noon and immediately established speedy disaster response as one of his first orders of business. According to Philippines News Agency, Alcid emphasized the need for a high-speed disaster response during his initial meeting with department heads at the City Hall. To achieve this, he announced plans to purchase additional quick response equipment and vehicles. Furthermore, he emphasized the importance of comprehensive training for responders to enhance their efficiency and effectiveness. On his first day in office, Alcid signed Executive Order (EO) No. JBA 001-2025, which adopts

Legazpi: The Land Transportation Office in Bicol (LTO-5) reported that it flagged down 103 road violators and confiscated 81 items across the region on Friday. In a move to enhance road safety and discipline, the regional law enforcement unit (RLEU) enforcers carried out these operations. According to Philippines News Agency, LTO-5 spokesperson Jamie Roperes, in a phone interview on Monday, stated that the figures were based on data collected from last week’s operations. She emphasized the role of daily inspections conducted by enforcers on various roads throughout the region to promote safety for riders and passengers. The LTO-5 highlighted that

Manila: The Commission on Elections (Comelec) affirmed the decision of its Second Division declaring Bienvenido Abante Jr. as the duly elected representative of the Sixth District of Manila. In a 12-page ruling, the Comelec en banc ordered the City Board of Canvassers (CBOC) to reconvene and declare Abante as the winner in the May 12 midterm elections. According to Philippines News Agency, the poll body annulled the proclamation of Luis Chua Uy, who garnered 64,746 votes against Abante’s 63,358. The Second Division had earlier determined that Uy is not a natural-born citizen but a “naturalized citizen,” contradicting his declaration in

Pasay city: The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has handed over 10 patient transport vehicles valued at PHP20 million to nine local government units (LGUs) and a state university. This initiative aims to bolster emergency medical services across different regions. According to Philippines News Agency, PAGCOR chairperson and chief executive officer Alejandro Tengco stated that the initiative is part of the agency’s efforts to improve healthcare delivery and enhance access to medical services, particularly in geographically isolated communities. “We want to ensure that even remote areas have the means to respond to medical emergencies. This is part of PAGCOR’s