Batangas: A complaint has been filed against a local candidate in Batangas province over alleged abuse of state resources (ASR) before the Commission on Elections (Comelec). In his complaint, Raneo Abu alleged that Batangas Rep. Jinky Bitrics Luistro,…
Manila: The proposed construction of the Himamaylan-Tayasan tunnel connector in the Negros Island Region (NIR) is poised to spur growth in the newly formed administrative region and the rest of the Visayas, a key official of the Department of Economic…
Quezon City: The Land Transportation Office (LTO) on Wednesday conducted mandatory drug testing on 740 drivers and conductors of the Solid North Transit in its terminal in Cubao, Quezon City. This initiative aims to ensure the bus company’s compliance…
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…
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…
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. …
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…
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…
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…