MANILA – The upcoming Batanes special congressional election on Nov. 28 will be a tight race where a candidate could win a seat in the House of Representatives with fewer than 3,000 votes, Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairperson George Garcia said. Garcia said the race is expected to be highly competitive because all four candidates…
MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday reported a generally peaceful and orderly observance of All Saints’ and All Souls’ Days (Undas), citing early security preparations, police deployment and public cooperation. PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said initial reports indicated that security operations effectively managed the influx of cemetery visitors and…
By Leilanie Adriano BATAC CITY – Ilocos Norte is taking another step toward smarter, more productive and climate-resilient agriculture with the establishment of the province’s first automated weather station (AWS), providing timely weather information to guide farm operations and improve crop management. Located in Sitio Capaoayan, Barangay Tabug here, the facility is expected to help…
By Ferdinand Patinio MANILA – The Bureau of Customs (BOC)-Port of Manila has raised close to PHP23 million from the sale of a luxury car confiscated last year. In a news release Monday, the BOC reported that a 2021 Rolls-Royce Cullinan was sold for PHP22.95 million during a public auction on Oct. 30. Based on…
By Ferdinand Patinio MANILA – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) reopened the northbound lane of the Pasig Boulevard-C5 Flyover Monday noon. In an interview, DPWH Secretary Giovanni “Banoy” Lopez said they have successfully completed the necessary finishing works to ensure a safe journey for vacationers heading back to Metro Manila after the…
ISTANBUL – Global markets started the week cautiously as the US midterm elections approached, affecting asset prices. Analysts said the outcome of the elections could affect the Trump administration’s room to maneuver and that the White House might further escalate military tensions with Iran. Markets remained somewhat optimistic that the US and Iran could reach…
By Marita Moaje MANILA – The National Food Authority (NFA) expects to increase its palay storage capacity by 30 percent with the expanded use of one-ton bags, allowing the agency to buy and stock more rice from local farmers. In a Bagong Pilipinas interview Monday, NFA Administrator Larry Lacson said pilot tests showed that the…
ISTANBUL – Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli became the youngest world champion in Formula 1 history on Sunday, securing the 2026 drivers’ title with a third-place finish at the Mexico City Grand Prix. The 20-year-old Italian, who replaced seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes in 2025, claimed his maiden championship in only his second Formula…
BACOLOD CITY – Six livelihood associations in Cauayan, Negros Occidental received PHP1.8 million in seed capital fund from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) through the Payapa at Masaganang Pamayanan (PAMANA) local government unit-led program. “May this assistance help strengthen your respective livelihood projects and create more opportunities for our fellow Cauayanons,” Mayor…
By Connie Calipay LEGAZPI CITY – The Police Regional Office 5 (PRO 5) reported on Monday the arrest of 239 individuals in a series of anti-criminality operations across the Bicol Region from Oct. 25 to 31. The arrests included 99 individuals apprehended during 82 search warrant operations, targeting illegal drugs and loose firearms, and 90…