Category: General

BALER: The entire province of Aurora was placed under a state of calamity on Tuesday due to the combined impact of Typhoons Nika (international name Toraji) and Ofel (Usagi), and Super Typhoon Pepito (Man-yi). Governor Reynante Tolentino said in an interview on Wednesday that the declaration was made by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan during its regular session at the provincial capitol. According to Philippines News Agency, all members of the provincial board supported the passage of the resolution in consideration of the extensive damage caused by the consecutive cyclones in the province, based on the assessment by the Provincial Disaster Risk

Manila: Philippine National Volleyball Federation head Ramon “Tats” Suzara has been appointed as the executive vice president of the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB). ‘It’s a great distinction and honor to be named as executive vice president of the FIVB because it will give Philippine volleyball great opportunities ahead,’ Suzara expressed on Wednesday. According to Philippines News Agency, Suzara was elected as the Asian Volleyball Confederation president last September and will now serve under Brazil’s Fabio Azevedo, who was unanimously elected president during the 39th FIVB World Congress in Porto, Portugal, last week. Alongside Suzara, the other executive vice presidents include

BALER: The Indonesian government is eyeing to initiate the process of transfer of Mary Jane Veloso to a Philippine prison in December 2024, its Coordinating Ministry for Legal, Human Rights, Immigration, and Correction said. According to Philippines News Agency, the ministry stated that Indonesia will carry out the transfer process once the conditions it set for the Philippine government are met. The Coordinating Minister, Yusril Ihza Mahendra, estimated that the transfer process for Mary Jane will take place in December 2024. Apart from the Philippines, Australia and France have also proposed transferring the prisoner. The conditions include Veloso serving the

Manila: House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez on Wednesday urged lawmakers to unite in expediting the passage of House Bill (HB) 10159, or the Magna Carta for Children. This call comes as the Philippines celebrates National Children’s Day with the theme ‘Break the Prevalence, End the Violence: Protecting Children, Creating a Safe Philippines’. As the bill’s principal author, Romualdez emphasized its potential impact on addressing systemic violence and neglect, aiming to foster a nurturing environment for the nation’s youth. According to Philippines News Agency, the bill was approved by the House Committee on the Welfare of Children on May 13 and

Manila: The Philippine National Police (PNP) has announced its commitment to providing necessary aid to its personnel who were severely impacted by a series of recent typhoons that hit the country. This assurance was made on Wednesday, highlighting the PNP’s efforts to support those affected by the adverse weather conditions. According to Philippines News Agency, data from the Directorate for Police Community Relations (DPCR) reveals that a total of 4,781 police personnel were affected in the wake of three major tropical cyclones. The breakdown includes 3,964 personnel impacted by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (international name Trami), 43 affected by Super