Category: General

Leyte: The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) on Wednesday said 31 persons deprived of liberty (PDL) at the Leyte Regional Prison (LRP) got closer to freedom after undergoing a pre-parole interview by the Department of Justice – Parole and Probation Administration (DOJ-PPA) Regional Office in Eastern Visayas. In a statement, the BuCor said the evaluation focused on the inmates’ conduct, rehabilitation progress, and readiness to rejoin society. According to Philippines News Agency, officials also weigh the qualification for the PDL’s release by ensuring they meet all legal and behavioral requirements before parole is granted. The BuCor said the initiative is part

Davao: The Northern Davao Electric Cooperative (NORDECO) has appealed to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to veto the bill that would expand the franchise of the Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. (DLPC) into areas currently served by NORDECO. The bill, recently approved on the third and final reading by the Senate, will extend DLPC’s reach into portions of Davao del Norte and the entire Davao de Oro. According to Philippines News Agency, NORDECO acting general manager Elvera Alngog, in a letter, said the bill – House Bill (HB) 11072/Senate Bill 2888 – contains similar “constitutional and legal infirmities” as

Cagayan de Oro: Government agencies and civil society groups in Northern Mindanao have pledged to pool resources to ensure the peaceful conduct of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) parliamentary elections. The solidarity pledge, hosted by the Police Regional Office (PRO-10) on Wednesday, was joined by the Commission on Elections in Northern Mindanao (Comelec-10) and other stakeholders. According to Philippines News Agency, Comelec-10 Assistant Director Maria Dulce Cuevas-Banzon emphasized the importance of holding free, credible, and well-organized elections, noting that this will be the first parliamentary election in BARMM’s history. She expressed gratitude for the support from law

Manila: Land Transportation Office (LTO) chief, Assistant Secretary Vigor Mendoza II, has ordered the agency’s executives to provide assistance to cargo trucks delivering rice across the country. In a statement on Wednesday, Mendoza said the assistance aims to ensure ‘unhampered and smooth’ national government intervention through the delivery of rice supply to various areas in the country, particularly those experiencing a shortage or increase in prices. According to Philippines News Agency, the LTO will make available personnel to escort cargo trucks tasked with delivering rice from the point of origin to the point of destination. The agency will coordinate with

Legazpi: The Commission on Elections in Bicol (Comelec-5), in collaboration with other national government agencies, has vowed to ensure the safety and security of the upcoming national and local elections in May. This commitment was formalized during a solidarity pact signing held at Camp Simeon Ola on Wednesday. According to Philippines News Agency, Comelec-5 regional director Maria Juana Valeza emphasized the significance of the event, highlighting the collective commitment of the involved parties to safeguard democratic processes and ensure the success of the forthcoming elections. Valeza stressed the importance of upholding the integrity and transparency of the electoral system, urging