Category: General

Basilan: The Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation, and Unity (OPAPRU) on Thursday strongly condemned the attack against government troops in Basilan province that killed two soldiers and wounded 12 others Wednesday afternoon. “This cowardly act was perpetrated by lawless armed men who intend to derail the peace process that Basilan is now starting to enjoy,” OPAPRU Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. said in a statement. According to Philippines News Agency, initial reports indicated that the attack occurred as troops from the Philippine Army’s 32nd Infantry Battalion were providing security to United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) personnel engaged in

Manila: The Department of Agriculture (DA) has announced a temporary import ban on birds and poultry products originating from South Dakota, United States. This decision comes in response to several outbreaks of the H5N1 avian influenza (AI) reported in the state on December 17, 2024. The ban, articulated in DA Memorandum Order No. 4, encompasses domestic and wild birds, eggs, semen for artificial insemination, day-old chicks, and other poultry products. According to Philippines News Agency, DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. emphasized the need for this measure to protect the health of the local poultry industry. He directed all veterinary

San Juan City: National University Nazareth School (NUNS) demolished De La Salle-Zobel, 91-69, to notch its second straight win in the UAAP Season 87 boys basketball tournament at the Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City on Thursday. Reigning MVP Collins Akowe delivered 21 points, 21 rebounds, four assists, and two blocks for the Bullpups. According to Philippines News Agency, NUNS head coach Kevin de Castro expressed satisfaction with the victory but emphasized the importance of continuing their momentum into their next game against Far Eastern University Diliman (FEU-D). Akowe played a pivotal role in an 18-7 run that gave

Manila: The House of Representatives on Wednesday approved on third and final reading a measure seeking to establish a socialized and low-cost housing loan restructuring and condonation program. According to Philippines News Agency, with 178 affirmative votes, three negative votes, and zero abstentions, the chamber approved House Bill No. 11202. The bill aims to provide financial relief to beneficiaries of the National Housing Authority (NHA) and Social Housing Finance Corporation by condoning interests and unpaid penalties related to unpaid housing amortizations. San Jose Del Monte City Rep. Florida Robes, author of the bill, noted the low occupancy rate in government

Basilan: The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) ceasefire panel announced it would investigate the deadly encounter in Barangay Cabengbeng, Sumisip, Basilan, which resulted in the deaths of four individuals, including two soldiers, and injuries to 12 others. According to Philippines News Agency, Anwar Alamada, chairman of the MILF Ad Hoc Joint Action Group (AHJAG), stated that emissaries have been dispatched to Basilan to instruct MILF troops to disengage and return to their camps and communities. Alamada explained that the MILF 114th Base Command members were taken by surprise when military vehicles carrying soldiers entered their community. In a radio interview,