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Leyte: The Leyte Police Provincial Office (LPPO) has urged the public to avoid speculating on the recent shooting of self-confessed drug lord and Albuera mayoralty candidate Kerwin Espinosa. According to Philippines News Agency, LPPO director Col. Dionisio Apas, Jr. emphasized that they are currently investigating the April 10 incident involving Espinosa, who was shot and injured while campaigning in Barangay Tinag-an. Apas stated, “We call on the public to support the investigation by avoiding speculation that could hinder the process. Community cooperation and vigilance are vital in ensuring accountability and transparency throughout the proceedings.” Supporters of Espinosa have suggested that

Manila: Fitch Solutions unit BMI forecasted that the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) will cut policy rates anew in June following a 25 basis points (bps) easing during the Monetary Board meeting on April 10. According to Philippines News Agency, BMI maintains its forecast that the BSP will further lower rates by 50 basis points to 5 percent in 2025. BMI expressed confidence that the BSP will consider another 25bps cut at the next meeting scheduled on June 19. The slowing down of the inflation rate, which stood at 1.8 percent in March this year, is cited as a contributing

Iloilo City: A Kadiwa ng Pangulo (KNP) store has officially opened at the regional headquarters of the Police Regional Office-6 (PRO-6) in Iloilo City, through a partnership with the Department of Agriculture in Western Visayas (DA-6). The store was launched to provide affordable agricultural products while supporting local farmers and fisherfolk. According to Philippines News Agency, the store featured nine local groups from Iloilo and Guimaras, including the Leon Bagsakan Center, Dumangas-Barotac Mushroom Growers, and Guimaras Herbal Growers Association. These participating groups generated a total of PHP135,605 in sales, highlighting the initiative’s immediate impact on local economies. DA-6 Kadiwa focal

Manila: Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil has directed all police units to be on heightened alert to ensure the safety of motorists and commuters during Holy Week. During a command conference at Camp Crame, Marbil emphasized the importance of preventing common crimes such as theft and burglary, particularly in terminals, tourist spots, and other areas where people gather. According to Philippines News Agency, Marbil instructed all PNP units to enhance the implementation of the gun ban and improve coordination with barangay officials, tanod (watchmen), and private security personnel to address potential threats. He emphasized the importance

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has vetoed a legislative bill aiming to amend specific sections of the Revised Charter of Baguio City due to its inconsistencies with current law and jurisprudence, and its potential negative impact on the authority of the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA). According to Philippines News Agency, in a press briefing held at Malaca±ang, Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro elaborated on the President’s decision, which was officially communicated to Congress through a veto message. Castro cited the President’s concerns about the bill’s potential to conflict with established legal frameworks