PNP chief Police General Benjamin Acorda Jr. (Courtesy of PNP livestream) Although there were election-related incidents (ERIs) recorded in Mindanao, the conduct of the Baranggay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) on Monday, Oct. 30, went "generally peaceful", the Philippine National Police...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Monday, Oct. 30, reminded the public to ensure the practice of safety precautions especially in the upcoming holiday season to avoid life-threatening incidents. (Philippine Red Cross / Manila Bulletin) PRC Secretary-General Dr. Gwen Pang, in a statement,...
PNP Chief Police General Benjamin Acorda Jr. speaks during a press briefing at the PNP Command Center in Camp Crame, Quezon City on the day of the Baranggay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) on Oct. 30, 2023. (Screenshot from PNP livestream) (Second update) Five persons were confirmed dead...
Senators renewed their call on Monday, Oct. 30 to ban Philippine Overseas Gaming Operators (POGOs) and create stiffer regulations in the country following a raid in Pasay City that resulted in the rescue of more than 700 individuals. Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva said that it baffles...
(Unsplash) Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. LRay Villafuerte is supporting the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA)’s plan to tap (LGUs) in its Coconut Planting and Replanting Project. "The all-out support of LGUs in coconut-producing localities behind the PCA’s...
The local market is expected to draw fewer market participants this week amid the three-day trading break on Oct. 30 for the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) 2023, and Undas season on Nov. 1 and 2. According to online brokerage firm 2TradeAsia, the drop in the local stock...
Senator Grace Poe on Sunday, October 29 said it is imperative to heed the opinions and views of maritime and international law experts on the proposal to change the West Philippine Sea (WPS) title to “Sea of Asia.” “We will rely on the experts to address the proposal on the...
The Philippine women’s national football team suffered a painful 8-0 rout against Australia in the second round of the AFC Women’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament on Sunday, Oct. 29, at the Optus Stadium in Perth, Australia. The world No. 44 Filipinas simply had no answer to the Matildas...
Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada on Sunday, October 29 expressed belief it is best for the government to use the term “West Philippine Sea” when it pursues the filing of environmental crimes against China for the destruction of corals and other crimes in the maritime region. “The term...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has placed all its entire units under the highest security alert status as millions of Filipino voters troop to voting precincts to cast their vote for the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections (BSKE) on Monday, Oct. 30. PNP spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo...
Security personnel from the Philippine National Police (PNP), Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), and Philippine Coast Guard (AFP) are sent off on Oct. 23, 2023 at Camp Crame in Quezon City for the Baranggay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) on Oct. 30. (Photo by Noel Pabalate / MANILA...
Two Filipino fishermen who were reported missing in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) were rescued by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Friday, Oct. 27. The PCG identified the fishermen as Rolando Pudolin, 48, and Jeblen Deyta, 30, both from Balayan, Batangas. According to Coast Guard District...
