DAVAO CITY (April 27) — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has exempted the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) P20-per-kilo rice program from the election spending ban, provided it will not be used to influence voters ahead of the May 12 midterm elections. In a memo dated April 24, Comelec approved Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr.’s request, citing that the … [Read more...] about Comelec exempts ‘P20/kilo’ rice program from election spending ban
Pope Francis laid to rest at Basilica of St. Mary Major
DAVAO CITY (April 26)—Pope Francis's coffin has been solemnly entombed at the Basilica of St. Mary Major in central Rome, marking a historic departure from tradition as he becomes the first pope in over a century to be buried outside the Vatican. Earlier today, hundreds of thousands of faithful lined the streets of Rome, many holding candles and rosaries, to witness the … [Read more...] about Pope Francis laid to rest at Basilica of St. Mary Major
NBI arrests two suspected human traffickers in Rizal
DAVAO CITY (April 26) — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) arrested two suspected human traffickers in simultaneous operations in Taytay, Rizal, resulting in the rescue of 14 victims, including four minors. The suspects, identified as Roel San Esteban and Maria Antonette Maltos a.k.a. "Maria," are now facing charges for violations of Republic Act No. 9208 … [Read more...] about NBI arrests two suspected human traffickers in Rizal
Bribery charges filed against Ex-South Korean President Moon Jae-in in escalating political crackdown
DAVAO CITY (April 24) --- Former South Korean President Moon Jae-in has been indicted on bribery charges, becoming the latest in a string of former leaders entangled in legal battles after leaving office. Moon, who served as president from 2017 to 2022 under the liberal Democratic Party, is accused of receiving illicit favors through his former son-in-law’s appointment to a … [Read more...] about Bribery charges filed against Ex-South Korean President Moon Jae-in in escalating political crackdown
Task Force on media safety condemns threats, violence against journalists ahead of May elections
DAVAO CITY (April 24) — The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFOMS) has condemned recent threats and acts of violence targeting media practitioners, warning that such incidents pose a serious threat to press freedom ahead of the May 2025 midterm elections. PTFOMS is actively investigating two separate cases involving media workers: In Abra, Mayor Joseph Bernos … [Read more...] about Task Force on media safety condemns threats, violence against journalists ahead of May elections
