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Cotabato City: A member of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Parliament has introduced a legislative proposal to provide an annual PHP20-million development incentive to the region’s most outstanding local chief executive (LCE). According to Philippines News Agency, Lawyer Naguib Sinarimbo, recently appointed by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. as one of the 80 members of the Bangsamoro Parliament, stated that the proposed grant is a component of the Salamat Excellence Award for Leadership (SEAL) Act of 2025, also known as Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) Bill No. 355. Sinarimbo highlighted that the bill’s objective is to institutionalize the

Quezon City: Spouses of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who have been working abroad for a year or more and belong to the low or semi-skilled worker category will now be recognized as solo parents, granting them the benefits and privileges provided by law, an official from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) announced on Thursday. This development aims to acknowledge the sole parental responsibilities shouldered by these individuals while their partners are abroad. According to Philippines News Agency, Assistant Secretary Ada Colico of the DSWD Statutory Programs under the Operations Group clarified the policy during a media forum

Marikina City: Three people were killed and 10 others were wounded in a six-vehicle collision along Fortune Avenue in Marikina City on Wednesday night. According to Philippines News Agency, the Marikina City Police Station’s report indicated that the incident occurred around 11:30 p.m. after a trailer truck lost control on the inclined slope of the road in Barangay Fortune. The trailer truck rolled backward uncontrollably, causing its carried container to overturn and crush a jeepney, a green car, and a Hyundai. The sudden backward motion triggered a chain-reaction collision involving two more vehicles, the report added. In a radio interview

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos are set to depart Manila on Thursday evening to attend the funeral of Pope Francis in Vatican. The announcement was made by Malaca±ang. According to Philippines News Agency, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro confirmed in a press briefing at Malaca±ang that “Mamayang gabi po ang pag-alis ng First Couple (The First Couple leaves tonight).” The First Couple will participate in the funeral service scheduled at St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City on Saturday at 10 a.m. local time, which corresponds to 4 p.m. in Manila. In a separate statement,

Manila: La Carlota City in Negros Occidental, which faced severe ashfall after the explosive eruption of Mt. Kanlaon on April 8, has been provided with vital resources including a water tanker and filtration systems by two national government agencies. According to Philippines News Agency, ashfall contamination affected spring water sources in two barangays of the city, leading to a limited water supply in the impacted communities. On Thursday, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) delivered portable water filtration systems, along with shelter repair and hygiene kits, to La Carlota City. The neighboring Bago City also received shelter repair kits as