Category: General

Ilocos Norte: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. delivered over PHP70 million in livelihood and financial assistance on Sunday to thousands of residents affected by Typhoon Marce in Ilocos Norte. During the aid distribution at Pagudpud Cultural and Sports Complex, President Marcos extended PHP50 million in financial assistance from the Office of the President to Ilocos Norte Vice Governor Cecillia Araneta-Marcos. According to Philippines News Agency, the President also inspected the seawall in Pagudpud and the Licerio Antiporada Sr. National High School Main in Buguey town, both damaged by the typhoon. He witnessed the distribution of PHP20 million through the Department

MANILA: A House leader on Sunday said President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s focus on digital reforms and infrastructure is driving growth in Filipinos’ online purchasing power. According to Philippines News Agency, House Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Committee chairperson and Navotas Rep. Toby Tiangco attributed the growth in digital transactions to the President’s prioritization of information technology as a key economic pillar. ‘President Marcos identified information technology as one of the key pillars of his administration and we are now reaping the benefits of this renewed focus on ICT development and digital transformation,’ Tiangco said. Tiangco stated that the government

Cotabato City: The Commission on Elections (Comelec) reported on Sunday that 109 aspirants for parliamentary district representatives and eight regional parliamentary political parties filed their Certificates of Candidacy (COCs) and Certificates of Acceptance of Nominations (CANs) during the Nov. 6-9 filing period for the 2025 Bangsamoro Parliamentary Elections (BPE). Comelec chair George Garcia expressed satisfaction, noting that the five-day filing process was conducted peacefully without any incidents or disturbances. According to Philippines News Agency, records indicate that 41 aspirants filed in Lanao del Sur for parliamentary district representatives, while Maguindanao del Norte and del Sur each saw 15 filings. Additionally,

Manila: At least 47 senatorial aspirants have been declared nuisance candidates. The Commission on Elections (Comelec) First and Second Divisions declared 47 of the 183 who filed their certificates of candidacy for the May 2025 midterm polls nuisance, the poll body said in a social media post on Saturday night. According to Philippines News Agency, the First Division declared various individuals as nuisance candidates including Patrick Artajo, Maria Charito Billones, Roel Pacquiao, Felipe Montealto, Rex Noel, Gerald Arcega, Salvador Cabalida, Elvis Beniga, Orlando de Guzman, Jonry Gargarita, Abel Adorable, Rolando Plaza, Randy Red, Getter Malinao, Jimmy Salapantan, Jacinto Bonayog, Shirly

Manila: Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. ordered regional directors on Sunday to enhance preparations for Severe Tropical Storm Nika (international name: Toraji). According to a news release, Teodoro, who also heads the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), met with key government officials at Camp Aguinaldo to coordinate disaster response measures. According to Philippines News Agency, during the meeting, Teodoro instructed regional directors to enact emergency preparedness actions in line with the Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (DOST-PAGASA) forecasts. Assistant Secretary Bernardo Rafaelito Alejandro IV urged