Category: General

Manila: The Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) has called on senators to back Senate Bill 2862, which aims to postpone the elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) to facilitate ongoing peace and development efforts in the region. According to Philippines News Agency, during the Senate Committee on Local Government’s first public hearing on the bill, Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. emphasized that delaying the elections would provide the Bangsamoro Transition Authority with the necessary time to refine policies and complete the decommissioning of former Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) combatants. He

MANILA: The planned acquisition of 40 units of fast patrol boats is a ‘game-changer’ in the Philippine Coast Guard’s (PCG) quest for modernization, PCG Commandant Admiral Ronnie Gavan said Thursday. In a Palace press briefing, Gavan highlighted that this acquisition marks the largest single-purchase in the PCG’s modernization efforts. According to Philippines News Agency, Gavan emphasized the significance of this purchase, noting that it will allow the Philippine Coast Guard to station at least two patrol boats in every district. These boats, he stated, are fast enough to reach the edges of the country’s socio-economic zones, thereby enhancing the enforcement

Pasay City: The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB) – National Capital Region (NCR) is set to hold a public hearing for domestic workers later this month. In a public notice on Thursday, the NCR wage board announced that the meeting will take place at the Philippine Trade Training Center (PTTC) Building in Pasay City on November 25. The hearing will address the proposed minimum wage adjustment for “kasambahays” in Metro Manila. According to Philippines News Agency, the RTWPB-NCR has called on stakeholders to participate actively in the discussions to express their positions on the proposed wage adjustments. The

MANILA: The LRT-1 Cavite Extension Phase 1 will start commercial operations this November, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) announced Thursday. Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista confirmed that the new LRT-1 segment will be opened in the coming weeks. According to Philippines News Agency, Bautista expressed hopes that the extension of LRT-1 will help alleviate traffic by supporting thousands of passengers. He referred to the extension as an early Christmas gift to the residents of the area during a Palace press briefing. The opening of Phase 1 will add six kilometers to the transit line, connecting Baclaran Station in Pasay City to

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has instructed all government agencies to remain on high alert as Tropical Storm Marce, internationally known as Yinxing, approaches northern Luzon. In a statement, Marcos emphasized the necessity of an efficient communication system to ensure timely dissemination of information to communities and accurate reporting of on-the-ground situations. According to Philippines News Agency, President Marcos stressed the importance of early warnings, urging officials to establish a robust communication framework. He highlighted that community actions are heavily reliant on the early warnings provided by authorities, noting that “knowledge saves lives.” Marcos also mandated continuous monitoring of