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Cagayan de Oro: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday led the turnover of 91 patient transport vehicles (PTVs) to local government units (LGUs) in Northern Mindanao and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). The ceremonial turnover took place at the Pelaez Sports Center, where 85 of the total PTVs were allocated to LGUs in regions including Misamis Oriental, Misamis Occidental, Bukidnon, Camiguin, Lanao del Norte, and Lanao del Sur. The remaining six units were distributed to LGUs within the BARMM. According to Philippines News Agency, the donation of these vehicles aligns with the Marcos administration’s commitment to

Manila: Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez on Tuesday hailed the signing of Republic Act No. 12160, or the Philippine Islamic Burial Act, as a defining moment in the country’s commitment to genuine inclusivity, cultural sensitivity, and human dignity. Signed into law by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., the Philippine Islamic Burial Act mandates the immediate burial of Muslim cadavers in accordance with Islamic customs and religious rites. According to Philippines News Agency, the law institutionalizes protocols for hospitals, funeral homes, and government agencies to ensure that administrative processes do not hinder this sacred practice, while still observing public health regulations. “This

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has signed a new law mandating the proper and immediate burial of Muslim cadavers, aligned with Islamic rites. The legislation, known as Republic Act (RA) 12160, was approved on April 11 and stipulates that Muslim burials should be conducted as soon as possible, irrespective of whether a certificate of death has been issued. According to Philippines News Agency, RA 12160 emphasizes the state’s recognition and respect for the religious customs and beliefs of Filipino Muslims, particularly their tradition of burying the dead before the next call to prayer. The law mandates that the death

Manila: The Commission on Elections (Comelec) and the Police Regional Office in Bicol (PRO-5) have conducted an inspection of the automated counting machines (ACMs) scheduled for use in the national and local elections on May 12, 2025. According to Philippines News Agency, Comelec Bicol Director Maria Juana Valeza revealed that over 6,000 ACMs are set to be deployed throughout the Bicol Region. Currently, 2,000 of these units are securely stored in a warehouse in the city. The ACMs have been upgraded from previous versions, allowing voters to see a scanned image of their ballots, which enables them to verify their

Pasig: The Commission on Elections (Comelec) Second Division has mandated Christian Sia, a congressional candidate from Pasig, to respond within five days to a petition challenging his eligibility for the upcoming May 12 elections. This action follows controversial comments he made regarding single mothers. According to Philippines News Agency, Sia has been instructed via a two-page summons to submit his response, which can be done either personally or through email. The summons explicitly states that failing to provide a verified Answer cum Memorandum within the specified timeframe will prevent him from presenting any contrary evidence. Additionally, the Comelec division has