Cebu City: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. lauded Cebu’s impressive economic growth during a campaign rally here, emphasizing the province’s crucial role in the Central Visayas region. Addressing the One Cebu People’s Rally, President Marcos attribu…
Day: May 5, 2025
Semirara Plans ECC Approval for Acacia Mine by Late 2025
Manila: Consunji-led Semirara Mining and Power Corp. (SMPC) announced that it anticipates receiving the environmental compliance certificate (ECC) from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) for its coal mine expansion project in A…
Army Honors Ex-Rebel as Outstanding Paramilitary Trooper in Negros
Negros: A former New People’s Army (NPA) rebel, now aligned with the Philippine Army in northern Negros, has been recognized as this year’s Outstanding Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) Active Auxiliary (CAA) by the 3rd Infantry Division…
Army Claims End to NPA Extortion During Leyte and Samar Election Period
Leyte: There is no more collection of ‘permit to campaign’ and ‘permit to win’ fees from the New People’s Army (NPA) in Leyte Island and some parts of Samar provinces ahead of the May 12, 2025 elections, the Philippine Army stated on Monday. One week …
Comelec Prepares 821 Backup Automated Counting Machines for Bicol Elections
Legazpi City: The Commission on Elections in Bicol (Comelec-5) has readied a total of 821 contingency automated counting machines (ACMs) for the upcoming 2025 National and Local Elections. These machines are being positioned as backups to address any …
DA Lifts Import Ban on Heat-Treated Pork Products from South Korea
Manila: The Department of Agriculture (DA) has announced the lifting of a six-year import ban on heat-treated processed pork products from South Korea. This decision comes after the initial ban was put in place due to concerns over the spread of Afric…