Former Lanao del Sur Governor Soraya Alonto Adiong. (Grabbed from Facebook) Leaders of the House of Representatives expressed their sorrow over the passing of former Lanao del Sur governor Soraya Alonto Adiong, who died on Friday. She would have turned 81 on Jan. 7, 2025. According to a statement, during the Marawi Siege in 2017, Adiong…
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has assured the necessary assistance to a Filipino domestic worker who was involved in the recent death of a child in her employer’s household in Kuwait. In a statement Saturday night, the DMW said it is “deeply concerned” about the case and extended its sincere condolences to the child’s…
Three weather systems will continue to bring cloudy skies with scattered rains to the country, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Sunday. In its 4 a.m. bulletin, the weather bureau said Metro Manila, Calabarzon, Aurora, Oriental Mindoro, Marinduque, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, and Catanduanes will have cloudy skies with scattered…
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced on Sunday that the 13 Filipino women convicted in Cambodia for illegal surrogacy have been repatriated following a royal pardon from Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni. The pardon, granted on Dec. 26, was secured following a request from the Philippine Embassy and the endorsement of the Cambodian government. “Upon…
Comelec chair George Garcia (left) and former Caloocan City Rep. Edgar Erice. (PNA file photo) The Commission on Elections (Comelec) en banc has upheld a decision disqualifying former congressman Edgar Erice from running for Caloocan City’s 2nd District post in the May 2025 elections due to his continued criticisms of the automated election system (AES). In…
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) reminded registered foreigners on Saturday to submit their annual report within the first two months of 2025. The annual report complies with the Alien Registration Act, which requires all foreign nationals with immigrant and non-immigrant visas to report to the bureau within the first two months of every calendar year….
A 78-year-old man from Central Luzon succumbed to injuries sustained from a firecracker incident, the Department of Health (DOH) reported on Saturday. DOH Assistant Secretary and Spokesperson Albert Domingo confirmed that the senior citizen lit a Judas Belt on Dec. 22. He was hospitalized due to multiple injuries and passed away on Dec. 27, with…
Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil (PNA file photo) The Philippine National Police (PNP) has mobilized 37,000 officers nationwide to ensure public safety and maintain peace and order during New Year festivities. PNP chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil emphasized the critical role of law enforcement during the holiday season, particularly in addressing risks…
Senator Imee Marcos and Negros Oriental Governor Manuel Sagarbarria (center, in red) lead the distribution of e-titles and certificates of loan condonation to thousands of farmers on Dec. 19, 2024. The Department of Agrarian Reform said more than PHP692 million in loan debts in the province were condoned in 2024. (Photo courtesy of DAR-Negros Oriental) Dumaguete…
The Ninoy Aquino Freedom Park and the capitol in Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental is well-lighted for the Christmas season. The giant Christmas tree (right side of fountain) was razed by fire of unknown origin close to midnight Saturday (Dec. 28, 2024). (Photo courtesy of Woodrow Maquiling Jr. Facebook) DUMAGUETE CITY – A fire engulfed the 30-foot Christmas…