Category: General

Manila: The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued temporary restraining orders (TROs) stopping the Commission on Elections (Comelec) from enforcing its rulings to disqualify or reject the filing of certificates of candidacy (COCs) of five individuals seeking to run for different positions in the upcoming national and local elections. According to Philippines News Agency, during its first en banc session for the year, the SC granted TROs prohibiting the Comelec from declaring Subair Guinthum Mustapha and Charles Savellano as nuisance candidates in their bid to run for the Senate and as Ilocos Sur 1st District representative, respectively. The high court ordered

Manila: The House of Representatives on Monday adopted House Resolution (HR) 2165, expressing its ‘profound condolences’ to the family of the late Department of Agriculture Undersecretary and former Deputy Speaker Deogracias Victor Savellano. Savellano passed away on January 7 at the age of 65. He is survived by his wife, Dina Bonnevie-Savellano, and children Josephine Elizabeth Marie Savellano-Padua, Patricia Angelique Marie Savellano-Singson, Deogracias Jose Victorino Savellano, Virginia Nicole Savellano, and Rita Marie Savellano-Ocampo. According to Philippines News Agency, Savellano was born on November 25, 1959, in Cabugao, Ilocos Sur, to Victorino Savellano and Virginia Barbers. He also held positions as

Manila: Telecommunications company Globe Telecom Inc. (Globe) on Tuesday lauded the arrest of two Chinese nationals for attempting to sell pre-registered SIM cards in violation of the SIM Registration Act. According to Philippines News Agency, the suspects were arrested by the Philippine National Police (PNP)-Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG), with 1,700 Globe SIMs and 2,300 TM SIMs confiscated during a buy-bust operation on January 9. Globe general counsel Froilan Castelo emphasized the importance of the operation, stating it was a significant victory against fraudsters and an indication that the SIM Registration Act is an effective tool against scammers. The

Marikina City: Marikina City Rep. Stella Quimbo has been designated acting chairperson of the House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations after Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Elizaldy Co stepped down from the post, House Secretary General Reginald Velasco confirmed on Tuesday. In a statement, Velasco said Quimbo’s designation adheres to Rule IX, Section 32 of the House rules of the 19th Congress, which outlines provisions on “vacancy and succession” within committees. According to Philippines News Agency, Velasco stated that in the event of a vacancy in the position of committee chairperson due to death, resignation, permanent disability, or removal, the vacancy

CARAGA: Twelve newly inducted ‘Doctors to the Barrios’ will soon provide healthcare services to underserved communities across Caraga, the regional Department of Health (DOH-13) announced Tuesday. According to Philippines News Agency, the new doctors took their oath on Monday under the supervision of DOH-13 Director Cesar Cassion. They will undergo pre-deployment orientation until Jan. 17 to prepare them for their assignments. They are expected to start serving their designated areas on Jan. 22 following endorsements to their respective provincial health offices. The doctors include Ivanka Lizbeth Priete, Jade Pajaron Calang, Hazell Mae Dorado, Hanni Bless Linconada, Michelle Pespes, Kathlyn Labiang