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Manila: The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) reminded anew local candidates who ran in the May 12 midterm elections to file their Statement of Contributions and Expenditures (SOCE). According to Philippines News Agency, this reminder aligns with Section 14 of Republic Act 7166 and Commission on Elections (Comelec) Resolution 10730, which mandates all candidates, regardless of election outcome, to submit their SOCE. The deadline for filing the SOCE was previously set for June 11. The law stipulates that elected officials cannot assume office until the required SOCE is submitted in adherence to the established rules. The DILG,

Antique: Five candidates who ran for various posts in Antique during the May 12 midterm elections will be slapped with fines for failure to submit their Statements of Campaign Expenditures (SOCE), according to the Commission on Elections (Comelec) in the province. According to Philippines News Agency, those who did not submit their campaign expenditure statements until the June 11 deadline were Rodelo Pidoy, who ran for governor, and Romeo Genovata Jr., Perigrino Reponte Jr., Martin Galin, and Archibald Dax Pacificador for board members. Comelec-Antique Election Supervisor Wil Arce±o said in an interview Tuesday that they are determining how many times

Baguio: The Baguio City Police Office (BCPO) announced plans to intensify enforcement of speed limits for motorists using newly acquired speed meter guns. Col. Ruel Tagel, the city police director, confirmed the procurement of five speed meter guns for better enforcement of the ordinance, emphasizing the commitment to strictly implement speed limits on all roads in Baguio. According to Philippines News Agency, Maj. Marcy Grace Marron, BCPO information officer, reported the apprehension of 17 vehicles for speeding between June 14 and 16, thanks to the speed meter guns. The penalty for a first offense is set at PHP500. The latest

Manila: Government agencies launched on Tuesday the “Protect Your Money” campaign which aims to help Filipinos make smarter financial decisions. The refreshed campaign is a joint initiative of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), Insurance Commission, Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation, and Securities and Exchange Commission. According to Philippines News Agency, the campaign intends to help consumers understand their financial rights and how to seek help; explore savings, loans, investments, and digital transactions; and stay ahead of scams, fraud, and financial pitfalls. BSP Deputy Governor Bernadette Romulo-Puyat, chairperson of the Consumer Protection and Education Committee of the Financial Sector Forum, emphasized

Manila: The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Tuesday reported the continuous expansion of its PHP20 per kg rice program under the “Benteng Bigas Meron (BBM) Na,” alongside efforts to refine the logistics framework to better serve the beneficiaries. According to Philippines News Agency, the DA has included Siquijor province in its pilot implementation of BBM Na in the Visayas region, making the program accessible in 123 sites nationwide. These include 88 Kadiwa ng Pangulo (KNP) Centers, kiosks, stalls in public markets, local government units, and other agencies; as well as 35 Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and private companies-accredited