MANILA (October 3) — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has proclaimed three new party-list groups as winners in the May 2025 midterm polls, following the disqualification of the Duterte Youth Party-list over accreditation issues. In a ceremony Thursday at the Comelec Session Hall in Intramuros, Manila, the National Board of Canvassers (NBOC), chaired by George Garcia, … [Read more...] about Comelec proclaims 3 new party-list groups as House members
Comelec certifies Duterte Youth Party-list revocation
DAVAO CITY (October 2) --- The Commission on Elections issued a Certificate of Finality and Entry of Judgment of the Order En Banc, canceling the Duterte Youth Party-list registration immediately. On August 29, the Commission En Banc denied the Duterte Youth Party-list's move for reconsideration and upheld the Comelec Second Division's cancellation of its … [Read more...] about Comelec certifies Duterte Youth Party-list revocation
TD Paolo forms, with landfall possible on October 3
MANILA (October 2) — The Philippines, which has just recovered from the September triple storms, is getting ready for another one as "Paolo," the 16th tropical cyclone, formed on Wednesday morning, October 1, east of Catanduanes. Tropical Depression Paolo was last seen 760 km east of Virac, Catanduanes, with maximum sustained winds of 45 kilometres per hour (kph) and … [Read more...] about TD Paolo forms, with landfall possible on October 3
Davao Region forms crisis communication cluster to put ‘First Responder’ words into action
DAVAO CITY (October 2) – In times of disaster, sirens and alarms often come first to mind. But for disaster responders in the Davao Region, the most vital lifeline may be words—timely, accurate, and trusted. On Tuesday, government agencies and civil society groups formally launched the Crisis Communication Cluster, a first-of-its-kind initiative designed to ensure that … [Read more...] about Davao Region forms crisis communication cluster to put ‘First Responder’ words into action
Davao City extends helping hand to quake-hit Cebu
DAVAO CITY (October 2) – When a powerful magnitude 6.9 earthquake jolted Cebu Tuesday night, tremors were felt as far as Leyte and Samar. By the following morning, Davao City officials were already preparing to send help. The City Information Office confirmed Wednesday that Davao City’s 911 Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) teams, along with medical and psychosocial support … [Read more...] about Davao City extends helping hand to quake-hit Cebu
