MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has accredited 41 new party-list groups for the 2025 midterm elections. In an interview on the sidelines of the inspection of the ePLDT Vitro data center in Makati City on Monday, Comelec Chair George Garcia said the total is lower than the nearly 70 new organizations accredited for the 2022 polls. A total of 177 … [Read more...] about 41 new party-lists accredited for 2025 polls
No Sara: House defers OVP budget debate to Sept. 25
MANILA – Vice President Sara Duterte skipped the House of Representatives’ plenary debate for its 2025 budget on Monday. House Minority Leader Marcelino Libanan said that while a representative from the Office of the Vice President (OVP) was present, there was no written authorization or formal explanation of Duterte's non-attendance. Libanan said the OVP was … [Read more...] about No Sara: House defers OVP budget debate to Sept. 25
Southwest monsoon continues to affect most parts of PH
DAVAO CITY, Philippines --- The southwest monsoon, known locally as "habagat," will persist across Southern Luzon, the Visayas, and Mindanao, bringing rain showers and thunderstorms, according to the latest report from the state weather bureau. In its 4 a.m. bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) forecasted that … [Read more...] about Southwest monsoon continues to affect most parts of PH
Siargao town now enjoys free internet
BUTUAN CITY – Key areas in Siargao Island's capital town of Dapa benefited from the government's free internet connectivity beginning Thursday. “The activation of free Wi-Fi in Dapa will undoubtedly enhance connectivity and open up new opportunities for our residents and visitors,” Mayor Elizabeth Matugas said in a statement, referring to the Free Wi-Fi for All program … [Read more...] about Siargao town now enjoys free internet
Timor Leste court grants PH extradition request vs. Teves
MANILA – The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Thursday confirmed that the Court of Appeals of Timor Leste granted the Philippines’ extradition request against former congressman Arnolfo Teves Jr. “The Department of Justice confirms the grant of the extradition request made by the Philippine government. The information was relayed to us by the Attorney-General of Timor … [Read more...] about Timor Leste court grants PH extradition request vs. Teves
