Category: General

Negros Oriental: Authorities in Negros Oriental province are keeping tabs on remnants of a dismantled private armed group (PAG) who may return for the May elections or personal reasons, an official said on Wednesday. According to Philippines News Agency, Lt. Stephen Polinar, spokesperson for the Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO), revealed that at least six members of the disbanded group are believed to have fled to another part of the island after their operations were shut down years ago. These individuals are wanted for their alleged involvement in shooting incidents, including some that were election-related, Polinar said. They are

Butuan City: A total of 175 employees of the Department of Agriculture (DA) 13 (Caraga) received free influenza vaccines on Tuesday to ensure their health and well-being. According to Philippines News Agency, the vaccination was conducted by personnel of the Department of Health 13, in coordination with the city health office. The initiative aimed to protect employees, particularly those frequently exposed to the public and health hazards. “This initiative is to safeguard the health of DA-13 personnel, especially those assigned to field work in far-flung communities,” the Department of Agriculture Employees Association (DAEA) stated. The association emphasized the importance of

Manila: Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla has reassured that the investigation involving Vice President Sara Duterte will be conducted impartially, unaffected by political pressures or lobby groups. This assertion comes amidst speculation regarding Duterte’s potential candidacy in the 2028 elections. According to Philippines News Agency, Remulla emphasized that the investigation’s focus remains solely on determining whether a criminal act occurred, irrespective of political implications. The Department of Justice is currently reviewing findings from the National Bureau of Investigation concerning Duterte’s alleged threat against President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. Prosecutor General Richard Fadullon stated in a recent press briefing that the

Manila: Two-time PBA Finals most valuable player (MVP) Mikey Williams arrived on Tuesday to join the Strong Group Athletics (SGA) team which will see action at the 34th Dubai International Basketball Championship. The 33-year-old guard from Los Angeles, California is expected to display his sharpshooting and playmaking skills in the tournament scheduled from Jan. 24 to Feb. 2. According to Philippines News Agency, Williams will be reunited with Strong Group head coach Charles Tiu. They were together in the Mighty Sports squad that won the 2019 William Jones Cup and the 2020 Dubai Basketball Championship. “I’m excited to be working

Manila: The Senate and House of Representatives panels on Tuesday approved the bicameral conference committee report on the amendments to Republic Act (RA) 11235, known as the ‘Motorcycle Crime Prevention Act’ or the ‘Doble Plaka Law,’ with a focus on streamlining motorcycle safety measures and penalties. According to Philippines News Agency, the reconciled bill, titled ‘An Act Rationalizing the Safety Measures and Penalties Relative to the Operation of Motorcycles,’ addresses key concerns such as reducing the requirement for two license plates to one and adjusting penalties to more reasonable levels. Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino announced the development after the