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Comelec ‘all set’ for the barangay and SK elections on Monday
Comelec staff preparing ballots for May 14 local polls MANILA, Philippines – It’s all systems go for the Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Monday, May 14, for the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan...
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PHL, Kuwait sign agreement over OFW protection
DFA Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano and Kuwaiti Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Sabah Khalid Al Hamad Al Sabah sign the Agreement of the Employment of Domestic Workers on May 11, 2018...
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Ex-La Union congressman shot dead
Scene of the attack against former congressman Eufranio Eriguel Former La Union congressman Eufranio Eriguel and two of his companions were shot dead during a meeting de avance around 7pm, Saturday...
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Former Senator Edgardo Angara passes away at 83
FILE PHOTO: Former Senator Edgardo Angara (CREDITS: National Library of the Philippines) Former Senator Edgardo Angara passed away this morning, May 13, from an apparent heart attack. He was 83. This...
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La Union PDRRMO chief found dead
The remains of La Union PDRRMO chief Atty. Bobby Valdriz Police found the lifeless body of Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) chief, Atty. Bobby Valdriz inside the La...
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Cebu Mayor Vicente Loot survives ambush
GOOGLE MAP: Barangay Maya, Daanbantayan, Northern Cebu CEBU, Philippines – Former police general and Daanbantayan Mayor Vicente Loot survived an ambush by five men on Sunday morning in Barangay Maya,...
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Missing names dismay voters in Quezon City
Voters searching for their names and polling precincts QUEZON CITY, Philippines – Several voters in various areas in Quezon City were not able to vote because they couldn’t find their names on the...
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No more beauty contest, basketball leagues for SK – National Youth Commission
MANILA, Philippines – The National Youth Commission (NYC) vows to strictly monitor the activities of Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) across the country with the election of new youth officials this year....
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P-Noy commends ‘improved’ voting time in barangay elections
Former President Benigno Aquino III Tarlac City, Philippines – Former President Benigno Aquino III and his sisters Balsy and Pinky were able to finish voting earlier than expected in the barangay...
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Bataan LGU readies power failure measures for canvassing of BKSE votes
Emergency lights on standby in case of power failure during the canvassing of votes. BATAAN, Philippines – The local government of Limay together with the Commission on Elections (Comelec) is ready...
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Teachers may reimburse 5% tax on honoraria – DepEd
PASIG CITY, Philippines – The Department of Education (DepEd) announced on Monday, May 14, that the five percent tax on honoraria for teachers may be reimbursed within 15 days after the barangay and...
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Construction works hamper election in Bagong Silang, Caloocan
A drone shot of the country’s largest barangay, Bagong Silang in Caloocan City CALOOCAN CITY, Philippines – Voters in the country’s largest barangay, Bagong Silang, Caloocan, struggled to get...
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SK officials to undergo mandatory training before officially assuming office...
Millennial voters QUEZON CITY, Philippines – All elected Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials will have to undergo a one-week mandatory training under the Department of the Interior and Local...
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Big time oil price hike takes effect May 15
QUEZON CITY, Philippines – Oil companies are set to impose a big-time price increase on oil products beginning Tuesday, May 15. Motorists may expect a P1.10 per liter price increase on gasoline and...
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Duterte eyes land reform in Mindanao, promises to return Marawi to its people
Marawi City ruins MARAWI CITY, Philippines – President Rodrigo Duterte directed Special Assistant to the President Bong Go to ensure a comprehensive land survey in Marawi City. This was after...
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Barangay and SK polls ‘generally peaceful’– DepEd Elections TF
PASIG CITY, Philippines – The Department of Education (DepEd) Election Task Force Operation and Monitoring Center concluded that the conduct of the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections on...
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PNP Chief Albayalde orders investigation on attacks vs Mayor Loot, ex-Cong....
PNP chief Director Oscar Albayalde QUEZON CITY, Philippines – Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Director General Oscar Albayalde has ordered an investigation on whether or not the ambush against...
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HOR briefs on release of 105 ‘questionable’ containers from Manila Port
Manila Port (UNTV News) QUEZON CITY, Philippines – The House Committee on Ways and Means held a briefing Tuesday, May 15, on the incidents surrounding the release of 105 questionable containers from...
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P-Noy fails to attend prelim probe on Dengvaxia complaint
Former President Benigno Aquino III MANILA, Philippines – Former President Benigno Aquino III failed to show up Tuesday, May 15, in the preliminary investigation of the Department of Justice (DOJ)...
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Duterte orders DOJ, DPWH ASecs to resign over corruption allegations
FILE PHOTO: President Rodrigo Duterte. MANILA, Philippines – President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered the forced resignation of two assistant secretaries— his latest move to clear his government of...
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