MANILA (October 31) — The Supreme Court has ordered President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and several top officials to respond to a petition seeking a writ of kalikasan over alleged environmental violations linked to the government’s flood control projects. In its October 15 order, the High Court directed Marcos, former House Speaker Martin Romualdez, and Senate President Vicente … [Read more...] about Supreme Court orders Marcos, officials to answer Flood Control Writ of Kalikasan
OFW deployment ban in Myanmar stays
MANILA (October 30) — The government still disallows Filipino workers from seeking employment in Myanmar, according to the Overseas Workers and Welfare Administration. The OWWA said the deployment ban remains in effect amid the rising number of Filipino victims of human trafficking and illegal recruitment in Myanmar. Most of the illegal recruitment victims were offered … [Read more...] about OFW deployment ban in Myanmar stays
Oaminal takes helm of Northern Mindanao Regional Development Council
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (October 30) — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has appointed Misamis Occidental Governor Henry S. Oaminal as Chairperson of the Regional Development Council (RDC)–Region X for the 2025–2028 term, citing his leadership in governance, peacebuilding, and regional collaboration. Oaminal thanked President Marcos for the trust, vowing to continue pursuing … [Read more...] about Oaminal takes helm of Northern Mindanao Regional Development Council
DSWD warns against mocking relief aid online
DAVAO CITY (October 30) — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has reminded the public to respect relief goods and food packs distributed to disaster-hit families, following a viral video that mocked the agency’s aid. The clip, since deleted, showed a man from Banaybanay, Davao Oriental jokingly selling boxes of DSWD family food packs meant for quake … [Read more...] about DSWD warns against mocking relief aid online
Maguindanao del Sur residents surrender 12 high-powered firearms
TALITAY, Maguindanao del Sur (October 29) – Residents from several villages in this town have voluntarily surrendered 12 high-powered firearms in support of the government’s peace and order campaign, the military reported Tuesday, October 28. The surrendered weapons included sniper rifles, grenade launchers, and assault rifles, formally received by Brig. Gen. Edgar Catu, … [Read more...] about Maguindanao del Sur residents surrender 12 high-powered firearms
