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MANILA (August 24) — In an effort to democratize access to a legal system that is still "foreign and distant" to Filipinos who do not speak English well, Rep. Chel Diokno of the Akbayan Partylist has introduced a measure mandating that all laws containing penal elements be translated into Filipino, Bisaya, and Ilocano. The legislation, known as the "Batas sa Sariling Wika … [Read more...] about Diokno bill calls for translation of laws into Filipino, Bisaya, and Ilocano

MANILA (August 23) – Pump prices are projected to increase next week due to global geopolitical developments, reversing this week’s PHP0.80 per liter rollback in diesel. Jetti Petroleum president Leo Bellas said diesel may go up by PHP0.20 to PHP0.40 per liter, while gasoline could rise by PHP0.40 to PHP0.60 per liter. He explained that oil prices in the Asian benchmark, … [Read more...] about Oil prices expected to rise next week amid geopolitical tensions

DAVAO CITY (August 23) – Entities involved in the construction of the Ma-a Magtuod Overpass in Davao City have committed to completing the project by March 2026. During Tuesday’s 21st City Council session, representatives from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), Gemma Construction and Supply Inc., Davao Light and Power Company (DLPC), Globe, and PLDT … [Read more...] about Ma-a Magtuod overpass completion set for March 2026

MANILA (August 22) – The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) placed its operations center under blue alert at noon Friday to monitor the possible impacts of Tropical Depression Isang. The alert level aims to ensure close monitoring and coordination among government agencies, the council said. Under blue alert, selected duty personnel from the … [Read more...] about NDRRMC raises Blue Alert as ‘Isang’ hits Aurora

DAVAO CITY (August 22) – Davao City highlighted its commitment to fostering international partnerships as it welcomed foreign delegations and sister cities during the 2025 Kadayawan Festival. On August 15, Acting Mayor Sebastian Z. Duterte led courtesy meetings with representatives from Palau, Japan, the United States, China, South Korea, Singapore, and Russia at Dusit Thani … [Read more...] about Davao City strengthens global ties during Kadayawan Festival