Legazpi City: The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) 5 in Bicol has joined forces with state universities, a government agency, and private organizations to implement its main capacity-building program designed to aid the poor, vulner…
Day: May 7, 2025
Voting to Proceed in Abra School Even After Fire Incident – Comelec
Bangued: A voting center in Bangued, Abra was damaged by fire less than a week before the May 12 midterm elections, Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairperson George Garcia said Wednesday. At the weekly Kapihan sa Manila Bay forum in Manila, Garcia…
Civil Society and Religious Leaders Urge Voters to Report Election Violations
Cagayan de Oro: Civil society and religious leaders intensified calls Wednesday for voters to report election violations, with watchdogs noting a surge in social media posts about alleged vote-buying but cautioning they lack concrete evidence so far. …
PSEi and Peso Strengthen for Consecutive Day Amid Trading Activity
Manila: Both the local stock market and currency closed stronger for the second straight day on Wednesday’s trading. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) finished 0.73 percent higher at 6,465.45 points, with All Shares also increasing by 0.59 pe…
Comelec Completes Voting Machine Tests in CDO Precincts
Cagayan de Oro: The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Wednesday finalized preparations for Monday’s elections by completing testing and sealing of Automated Counting Machines (ACMs) across Cagayan de Oro precincts, with officials assuring transpare…
DOTr Reopens PUV Consolidation Under Public Transport Modernization Program
Manila: The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Wednesday announced the reopening of consolidation efforts as part of the Public Transport Modernization Program (PTMP), providing an opportunity for public utility vehicle (PUV) operators and drivers…