Category: General

Seoul: Impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol was released from prison on Saturday, following a court ruling that allowed him to stand impeachment and criminal trials without detention over his failed attempt to impose martial law in December. Waving to his supporters, Yoon walked out of the Seoul Detention Center in Uiwang, just south of the capital, after spending 52 days in custody on charges of inciting an insurrection. His release followed Prosecutor General Shim Woo-jung’s decision not to appeal the court’s ruling. Within 30 minutes, Yoon arrived at his official residence in central Seoul. According to Philippines News Agency, Yoon

Pili: At least 26 members of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) were hired on the spot during the one-day Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) job fair at the Ka Fuerte Capitol Compound in Pili, Camarines Sur on Friday. According to Philippines News Agency, the Trabaho sa Bagong Pilipinas job fair is part of the whole-of-government initiative of the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to ensure that 4Ps members are able to secure employment to help them achieve self-sufficiency. More than 3,000 job seekers attended the employment fair,

Mactan-Cebu: The Mactan-Cebu International Airport Authority (MCIAA) confirmed that a Cebu Pacific plane encountered landing gear issues but returned safely to the Cebu airport on Saturday morning. All 163 passengers, including an infant, and crew were safe. According to Philippines News Agency, Cebu Pacific flight 5J 588 departed at 4:41 a.m. for Manila when the pilot announced a mechanical issue that prompted the decision to turn the aircraft for an emergency landing back at the airport of origin. ‘MCIAA and its partner agencies promptly coordinated with Cebu Pacific and relevant authorities to ensure the safety of the passengers, crew and

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Saturday pledged to protect women’s rights and stand against any threat that could hamper their progress. Marcos made the vow as he joined the entire nation in celebrating International Women’s Day and National Women’s Month. According to Philippines News Agency, President Marcos emphasized the resilience and strength required to be a woman, drawing parallels to the dynamic nature of the Philippines, or Inang Bayan (Motherland). He acknowledged that many of the developments observed today result from the contributions of women across generations who have fought, struggled, and advocated for various causes. Marcos reiterated

Pili: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has ordered the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to implement an updated Bicol River Basin Master Plan to address the perennial flooding in the Bicol region. According to Philippines News Agency, Marcos gave the directive during his meeting with the Regional Development Council (RDC) in Pili, Camarines Sur. “I already instructed the Public Works to come up with a master plan, which is appropriate for now. There is no other way to address the flooding problem except to manage the water flowing into the Bicol Region River Basin,” he stated, as quoted