MANILA (October 4 — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has begun pulling out election paraphernalia from the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), after the Supreme Court ordered the postponement of the region’s first parliamentary elections. Comelec chairperson George Garcia said “reverse logistics” are now underway to retrieve automated counting … [Read more...] about Comelec orders retrieval of ballots, machines after BARMM polls postponed
Mixed fuel price adjustments seen next week
MANILA (October 4) — Motorists may face a split picture at the pumps next week as gasoline prices could stay flat or dip slightly, while diesel is set for another hike, industry projections showed Friday. Jetti Petroleum president Leo Bellas said gasoline prices are projected to either decrease by ₱0.10 per liter or rise by the same amount, depending on global trading … [Read more...] about Mixed fuel price adjustments seen next week
AI-powered tools to boost MSMEs in Northern Mindanao, says DOST
OROQUIETA CITY, Misamis Occidental (October 3) — Micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Northern Mindanao are set to benefit from artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies, with the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-10) positioning innovation as a key driver of regional and national growth. At the opening of the 2025 Regional Science and … [Read more...] about AI-powered tools to boost MSMEs in Northern Mindanao, says DOST
Senate resolution for Duterte house arrest has no effect on ICC, lawyers say
MANILA (October 3) — The Senate’s resolution urging the International Criminal Court (ICC) to place former president Rodrigo Duterte under house arrest on “humanitarian” grounds carries no legal weight, lawyers said. The measure, passed with 15 votes in favor, three against, and two abstentions, was framed by its authors as an act of fairness. Senate Minority Leader Allan … [Read more...] about Senate resolution for Duterte house arrest has no effect on ICC, lawyers say
BARMM parliament speaker Pangalian Balindong dies at 85
COTABATO CITY (October 3) — Lawyer Pangalian Balindong, speaker of the Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) Parliament, passed away early Thursday at a hospital in Makati City. He was 85. Balindong, who had served as parliament speaker since the creation of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) in 2019, was considered one of the most senior Moro … [Read more...] about BARMM parliament speaker Pangalian Balindong dies at 85
