MANILA – The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has awarded the Seal of Good Local Governance for Barangay (SGLGB) to 262 barangays. This took place at the opening cluster of the Liga ng mga Barangay National Congress held at the World Trade Center in Pasay City on July 10. In a statement Saturday, the DILG said the award is a … [Read more...] about 262 barangays earn seal of good local governance: DILG
Six Filipinos return home from Iran
MANILA – Six Filipino workers from Iran arrived at Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 in Pasay City on Saturday, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said. The group is the first batch of Filipinos repatriated from Iran following its conflict with Israel that started on June 13 and ended with a ceasefire on June 24. Five of the overseas Filipino workers … [Read more...] about Six Filipinos return home from Iran
UN agencies reaffirm support for quality, inclusive education in PH
MANILA (June 18) – As classes resumed this week, United Nations agencies renewed their strong support for quality and inclusive education in the Philippines. During a press briefing in Makati City, UNICEF Philippines education chief Akihiro Fushimi emphasized that millions of Filipino children, particularly in vulnerable and remote areas, still lack access to quality … [Read more...] about UN agencies reaffirm support for quality, inclusive education in PH
Comelec audit reports 99.997% accuracy of May 12 polls
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Friday said the ongoing Random Manual Audit (RMA) of the May 12 elections so far shows that the accuracy rate between the automated counting machines (ACMs) and the manual tally is at 99.997% "So far, 99.997 percent accuracy rate on the ballots that have been audited," Comelec Chairperson George Garcia said in a press … [Read more...] about Comelec audit reports 99.997% accuracy of May 12 polls
Comelec proclaims 12 winning Senators, highlights fastest canvassing in history
MANILA (May 17) -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) officially proclaimed the 12 winning senators on Saturday, just five days after the May 12, 2025 national and local midterm elections—marking the fastest canvassing in the agency's history. The proclamation ceremony, led by Comelec Chairperson George Garcia, took place at The Manila Hotel Tent City. In Comelec … [Read more...] about Comelec proclaims 12 winning Senators, highlights fastest canvassing in history
