TACLOBAN CITY – A barangay chairman was shot and wounded in Calbayog City, Samar on Sunday, March 23. CALBAYOG City Hall (Wikipedia) Police identified the victim as Romeo Olojan Sr., 50, chairman of Barangay Sinidman Occidental, Oquendo District. Olojan said he was driving his motorcycle on...
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) reminded state universities and colleges (SUCs) on Thursday, March 20, that quality assurance in education must be properly documented and not merely assumed. (CHED) In a statement, CHED emphasized the importance of verifiable processes, accreditation, and...
Emphasizing the need for immediate medical response during emergencies—especially amid the country's extreme heat—the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) is urging every household to have at least one trained first aider. (Philippine Red Cross / Manila Bulletin) PRC Chairman and Chief Executive...
CITY of Ilagan, Isabela - The chairman of Barangay Cabisera 27 here was shot dead on Tuesday evening, March 4. Police said Avelino Quitola, 62, was driving a motorcycle with his wife following behind on an electric bike in Purok 7, Barangay Cabisera 27 when he was shot upon reaching a corn...
Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Erwin Garcia said on Tuesday, March 4, that they are looking to get an international certification for the Automated Election System (AES) before the end of the month. "Hopefully bago po matapos ang buwan na ito ay ang certification mula sa...
A petition for disqualification has been filed anew against leading senatorial candidate ACT-CIS Party-list Rep. Erwin Tulfo. In the 22-page petition provided by Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Erwin Garcia, petitioners Berteni Cataluña Causing, Graft-Free Philippines...
A new resolution released by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) seeks to curb all forms of discrimination during the election period, warning that anyone who violates this shall be liable for an election offense. Under Resolution No. 11116 promulgated on Wednesday, Feb. 19, during the election...
Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Erwin Garcia said on Tuesday, Feb. 18, that the poll body has so far printed nearly half of the required number of ballots for the May 2025 elections. Verifiers of the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) carefully inspect printed ballots for the May...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Monday, Feb. 17, expressed its readiness to supply blood to patients across the country as dengue cases continue to surge. (Photo courtesy of Philippine Red Cross) “I always remind everyone that the Red Cross is ready to provide blood anytime,...
For the first time, Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Erwin Garcia said on Thursday, Feb. 13 that there are repair hubs in 110 areas across the country that will serve as a contingency measure during the May 2025 polls. Verifiers of the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) carefully...
Poll candidates are warned against a scam being offered ahead of the May 2025 elections involving pre-shaded ballots with so-called invisible or secret markings. Verifiers of the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) carefully inspect printed ballots for the May 12 National and Local Elections during...
Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Erwin Garcia warned erring poll candidates on Tuesday, Feb. 11, that they can face election offense charges and even disqualification for illegally posted campaign materials. Chairperson George Erwin Garcia led the nationwide kickoff of “Oplan...
