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Negros Island: Elections in Negros Island’s insurgency-affected areas will proceed as scheduled on May 12 despite recent clashes between government forces and rebels, an official said Monday. Comelec-Negros Island Region Director Lionel Marco Castillano assured that measures are in place to prevent disruptions by the New People’s Army (NPA). According to Philippines News Agency, the Philippine Army and police have intensified their operations to safeguard the electoral process. Castillano emphasized that the recent encounters in Kabankalan and Guihulngan cities were conducted proactively to ensure that peace and order remain intact during the elections. In Guihulngan City, displaced residents have been

Davao City: The Philippine National Police (PNP) announced plans to file a lawsuit against a vlogger who disseminated false information about an impending police raid on former president Rodrigo Duterte’s residence in Davao City. PNP chief Gen. Romel Marbil confirmed that the Davao-based vlogger responsible for the fake news has been identified. According to Philippines News Agency, Gen. Marbil emphasized the importance of preserving evidence, stating, “Pina-freeze natin ang (We freeze the) evidence. I don’t want to name the person, but we’ll be filing a case doon sa isang tao na nagkalat na [we will raid] ‘yung bahay [of Duterte]

Manila: A week before the 2025 elections, the Department of Energy (DOE) ordered the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP), the National Electrification Administration (NEA), electric cooperatives (ECs), and private distribution utilities (DUs) to immediately remove obstructions from power infrastructure to ensure safe and uninterrupted 2025 elections. According to Philippines News Agency, the DOE had received reports from the Commission on Elections (Comelec) regarding widespread violations involving campaign materials illegally affixed to power poles and electrical wires. The DOE emphasized that campaign materials placed near or within power lines are unlawful and could cause accidents, including electrocution and fires,

Pasay City: The Marcos administration has unveiled a groundbreaking initiative aimed at generating high-quality employment opportunities, enhancing the workforce, and securing the future of the country’s labor supply. The 10-year Trabaho Para sa Bayan (TPB) Plan 2025-2034, launched by the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) alongside the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), seeks to transform the employment landscape in the Philippines. According to Philippines News Agency, this long-term employment strategy fulfills the mandate of Republic Act 11962, known as the Trabaho Para sa Bayan Act, which calls for the

Iloilo City: The Commission on Elections (Comelec) in Iloilo City successfully conducted the final testing and sealing (FTS) of three automated counting machines (ACMs) intended for mall voting, ensuring they are ready for the upcoming May 12 midterm polls. These machines are set to serve clustered precincts 299, 300, and 301 of Barangay Airport, Mandurriao, where voters will cast their ballots at the Festive Walk Mall, one of the city’s designated mall voting venues. According to Philippines News Agency, the purpose of the testing was to demonstrate the machines’ accuracy and functionality to the public. Lawyer Pinky Jevini Tentativa, the