Category: General

Manila: Nine candidates backed by the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. are among the likely winners in the 2025 Senate race, as indicated by the latest OCTA Research pre-election survey. According to Philippines News Agency, the survey, conducted between January 25 and 31, shows ACT-CIS Party-list Representative Erwin Tulfo as the frontrunner, securing 70 percent voter preference. Former Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III is positioned between third and eighth place with a 52 percent preference. Other candidates supported by the administration making the probable winning list include Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr., former Senator Panfilo Lacson, Senator Pia

Baguio City: Kennon Road is passable to light vehicles only from February 12 to 14, 2025, as announced by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)-Cordillera. This restriction is due to a scheduled road surface correction along the temporary bypass of Kennon Road, specifically between K0223+010 and K0223+126 in Camp 2, Tuba, Benguet. According to Philippines News Agency, the DPWH released an advisory alerting the public about the anticipated heavy traffic flow during this period. Kennon Road is a crucial highway connecting Baguio City with other regions in the Cordillera, making the temporary restriction significant for travelers. In related

Marikina: The Land Transportation Office (LTO) on Tuesday revoked the driver’s license of the survivor involved in a ‘Superman’ motorcycle stunt along Marilaque (Marikina-Rizal-Laguna-Quezon) Highway that killed another rider and injured several bystanders in January. According to Philippines News Agency, LTO Chief Assistant Secretary Vigor Mendoza II stated that Rico Akmad Buyawan was given an opportunity to explain his side during a hearing with the LTO. However, an investigation by the LTO-Calabarzon office found Buyawan guilty of reckless driving and operating a motor vehicle without authorization, leading to the recommendation to revoke his driver’s license. Mendoza emphasized that holding a

Manila: The results of the latest surveys conducted by Pulse Asia and Social Weather Station (SWS) showed that four Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) programs have improved the financial stability of Filipinos belonging to the lower social class. According to Philippines News Agency, the surveys, commissioned by Stratbase Group, gauged public opinion on various government social welfare programs, including the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), Ayuda sa Kapos ang Kita Program (AKAP), Walang Gutom Program (WGP), and Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS). The SWS survey, conducted from January 17 to 20, interviewed 1,800 respondents with a

Baguio City: The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth)-Cordillera is urging residents to enroll in the government’s health insurance program through the Konsulta Package (KP). Dr. Dominga Gadgad, PhilHealth-Cordillera’s regional vice president, emphasized the program’s goal of promoting proactive health management and wellness among the populace. According to Philippines News Agency, Mountain Province Representative Maximo Dalog Jr. has encouraged PhilHealth to reach out to remote communities, facilitating resident registration and initial patient encounters (FPE). These encounters are designed to collect medical and family health histories, conduct physical examinations, and, if necessary, refer individuals for laboratory tests or further medical treatment. Local