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Legazpi: The Legazpi city government has allocated PHP10 million for the establishment of a sports academy to enhance training facilities for athletes. In an interview on Thursday, Mayor Alfredo Garbin said the budget will be used to construct a multipurpose building to house sports equipment and serve as a training facility. According to Philippines News Agency, the sports academy will focus on creating a structure and facility that supports athletes’ training needs. Mayor Garbin emphasized that providing the best environment is essential for athletes to excel in their respective fields. He highlighted the importance of having facilities available throughout the

Manila: The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has expressed its readiness to respond to a petition filed in the Supreme Court seeking to halt Internet voting in the upcoming midterm elections scheduled for May 12. Comelec Chairperson George Garcia, in a recent interview, confirmed the commission’s preparedness to address the legal challenge and seek clarification on the matter. According to Philippines News Agency, the petition was initiated by the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino – Laban ng Bayan (PDP-Laban), which argues that the implementation of digital ballots lacks authorization under current legislation. However, Garcia points to Republic Act (RA) 10590, which amends the

Ilocos Norte: For a budget-friendly fee of PHP100, a farm in Ilocos Norte is offering visitors the unique experience of harvesting mulberries. Located in the rice farming village of Pasiocan, the farm is owned by Richard Eugenio “Richie” Lamug, a former overseas Filipino worker who worked as an architect for five years in Dubai before returning home to settle with his family. According to Philippines News Agency, Lamug utilized a piece of land inherited from his parents to establish a mulberry plantation in September 2023, with his wife Mary Grace. Named Enrique’s Great Mulberry Farm after the late Lamug family

Bangued: The Commission on Elections-Cordillera Administrative Region (Comelec-CAR) said Thursday the change of leadership in the Abra Provincial Police Office was approved by the poll body. ‘They sought the central office’s approval and was given a thumbs up. The request went straight to the central office,’ lawyer Julius Torres, Comelec-CAR director, said in a private message. According to Philippines News Agency, on Wednesday, the Police Regional Office (PRO) in CAR administered the turnover of leadership of the Abra Police Provincial Office from Col. Gilbert Fati-ig to Col. Foiland Lopez. During an election period, movement, hiring, and dismissal of personnel is

Davao City: The newly launched Kadiwa store at the Davao Fish Port Complex in Toril, Davao City marks a new initiative to provide fresh and affordable local products while supporting farmers and fisherfolk across the region, an official of the Department of Agriculture (DA) 11 (Davao Region) said Thursday. According to Philippines News Agency, DA-11 Director Macario Gonzaga cited the Kadiwa sa Fish Port’s role in benefiting both consumers and local producers. “Through our Kadiwa store, consumers can purchase fresh and affordable local products, including fish, rice, vegetables, fruits, and many more, while directly supporting our local farmers and fishers