The Department of Education (DepEd) on Saturday, May 10, confirmed that teachers and other personnel who will serve in the upcoming elections will receive higher compensation for their poll duties. “Our teachers face responsibility and risk every election,” said DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara in...
Trabaho party-list nominee Ninai Chavez campaigned in the Bicol region on Friday, May 9, and stressed their advocacy to make sure that parents cope with not just their daily expenses but also their emergency needs. “Mga ‘nay, ‘tay, ang kailangan natin ay trabaho na kayang pondohan ang kalidad...
The 16th Philippine SME Business Expo (PHILSME 2025) commenced at the SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia Complex, drawing thousands of entrepreneurs and industry players. The two-day B2B trade show aims to fuel business momentum under the theme "Driving Momentum: Pursuing Ingenuity, Resiliency,...
Just few days before the mid-term polls, the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) on Saturday, May 10, denied social media posts claiming it endorsed senatorial candidates ahead of the May 12 elections. “Please exercise discernment when reading such social media posts,” CBCP...
The word "pakurong" is a byword in the vote-rich province of Pangasinan days before an election. Pakurong is a Pangasinan word that means slowly crawling and discreet acts of vote-buying. THE Central Business District in Urdaneta City, Pangasinan. (WIkipedia) Many are staying late at night in...
CEBU CITY – The Police Regional Office-Central Visayas (PRO-7) is ready for the elections on May 12. The PRO-7 headed by Police Brig. Gen. Redrico Maranan said security plans, coordination protocols, deployment schedules, and contingency measures are in place. The PRO-7 has coordinated with the...
DAVAO CITY – Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan senatorial bets joined the final rally of the Hugpong sa Tawong Lungsod Party here on May 9. They urged unity and public support in pursuit of national progress during the rally. MAYOR Duterte (Ivy Tejano) Despite a downpour, Davao City...
ILOILO CITY — The Iloilo Police Provincial Office has formed a team to probe an alleged massive vote-buying incident in Dueñas town, Iloilo province. Office of Civil Defense-Eastern Visayas Regional Director Lord Byron Torrecarion was allegedly seen at the site of the incident. THE area where...
CAVITE – The provincial government has implemented curfew hours and a liquor ban from Saturday, May 10, until election day on Monday, May 12. Provincial Ordinance No. 481-2025 imposes curfew hours in the province from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. the following day as part of the security measures for the...
President Marcos made a final appeal to voters on Saturday, May 10, to support his senatorial slate, describing all 11 candidates of the Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas as driven by genuine love for their fellow Filipinos. Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas (Bongbong Marcos/Facebook/File photo) In...
Kakie Pangilinan, former senator and senatorial candidate Kiko Pangilinan’s and Megastar Sharon Cuneta’s daughter, penned a heartfelt letter seeking the support of local chief executives to support her father’s senatorial bid, citing long years of service, honesty, and integrity. Senatorial...
The Department of Health (DOH) has deployed its Health Emergency Response Teams (HERTs) along major highways, including the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) and South Luzon Expressway (SLEX), to respond to medical emergencies as thousands of travelers are expected to return to their provinces ahead of...
