Category: General

Manila: Private individuals are not required to register their webpages, vlogs, and other online platforms used for campaigning in the 2025 midterm elections, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) announced on Monday. This decision is part of a new resolution aimed at protecting private individuals’ constitutional rights to freedom of expression. According to Philippines News Agency, a resolution promulgated on November 13 by the Commission en banc emphasized the importance of safeguarding the freedom of expression for private individuals. The resolution stated that freedom of expression is a fundamental constitutional right, essential for maintaining a democratic society. It facilitates open dialogue

Manila: Philippine economic growth is expected to accelerate in the fourth quarter of the year to 6 percent from 5.2 percent in the third quarter driven by a strong domestic demand, easing inflation, and lower policy rates, an economist from Citi said. “We expect growth to pick up to 6 percent in Q4 (fourth quarter), supported by stronger domestic demand that is likely to be bolstered by lower policy rate and inflation, as well as the recent RRR (reserve requirement ratio) cut that would continue to support credit expansion,” Citi economist for the Philippines and Thailand Nalin Chutchotitham said in

Manila: Upon the instruction of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., the House of Representatives on Monday dispatched 24 truckloads of relief goods and PHP750 million in financial assistance to aid those affected by the recent tropical cyclones in the Bicol region, including Catanduanes. According to Philippines News Agency, the ‘Tabang Bikol, Tindog Oragon’ relief efforts, initiated by Speaker Martin Romualdez and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), aim to support residents in Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Albay, and Catanduanes who were severely impacted by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (Trami) on October 24 and Super Typhoon Pepito (international name

BACDOL CITY: The city government here is exploring ways to maximize the use of the recently-opened multi-billion Bacolod-Negros Occidental Economic Highway (BANOCEH). Councilor Al Victor Espino, chairperson of the committee on traffic and transportation, said on Monday that the City Council is awaiting the recommendations on the study of the Bacolod Traffic and Transportation Management Department (BTTMD) regarding the proposal to restrict trucks, large vehicles, heavy equipment, and other similar vehicles along the Circumferential Road and allow these types of vehicles to pass through the BANOCEH instead. According to Philippines News Agency, this proposal aims to enforce a total truck

ILOILO CITY: The provincial government recognized the vital contributions of barangay service point officers (BSPOs) in delivering health services and ensuring data accuracy during their 2024 congress at the Iloilo Convention Center in Mandurriao District on Monday. Governor Arthur Defensor Jr. highlighted that the effectiveness of government programs heavily relies on data support furnished by BSPOs. According to Philippines News Agency, Governor Defensor emphasized the importance of data in realizing provincial programs and directions. He stated, “All of the programs of the province and the direction of your province are data-based. It could not be realized without you because only