Rep. Jude Acidre of Tingog Partylist has called on former President Rodrigo Duterte to appear before the Quad-Committee following his recent Senate testimony regarding his anti-drug campaign. Acidre denounced Duterte’s defiant stance, insisting he answers for the consequences of his actions and urging Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa to recuse himself from the Senate inquiry,…
A planned Maynilad water service interruption will affect the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 from 2 p.m. Friday until 6 a.m. Saturday, the airport’s operator said Thursday. This is due to maintenance and repair activities at Maynilad’s Putatan Treatment Plant, the New NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC) said. Contingency measures are in place, it said,…
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) assured Thursday that its manpower and equipment are on standby for clearing operations in areas affected by Super Typhoon Leon (international name Kong-Rey). “Naka-preposition na po ang manpower, composed of engineers, foreman, among others, as well as light and heavy equipment, also motor vehicles natin kung kakailanganin…
The Japanese government has awarded PHP12.8 million in grants for constructing a school building in Pura, Tarlac and a youth community center in Cebu City. Japanese Ambassador Endo Kazuya on Thursday signed the grant contract awarding PHP8.3 million to the Bidlisiw Foundation, Inc. for the Cebu City community center, which will provide essential support to…
Malacañang bared the list of regular holidays and special non-working days for 2025. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin signed Proclamation 727 on Oct. 30, declaring holidays for next year. A copy of the proclamation was made public Thursday. According to the issuance, the following dates are declared regular holidays and special non-working days: Regular Holidays New…
Tingog Partylist, led by Rep. Yedda Romualdez and Rep. Jude Acidre, in partnership with House Speaker Martin Romualdez, led a relief operation in Brgy. Putatan to assist families affected by Typhoon Kristine. The initiative successfully reached 859 families, providing vital support to a total of 2,875 individuals. The relief operation provided essential supplies, ensuring that…
Tingog Partylist, led by Rep. Yedda Romualdez and Rep. Jude Acidre, in close collaboration with House Speaker Martin Romualdez, successfully conducted a relief payout at the San Juan Gymnasium on Monday for individuals affected by Typhoon Carina. A total of 2,761 beneficiaries received ₱3,000 each, providing essential support for those impacted by the recent disaster….
DAVAO CITY – The Davao City Overland Transport Terminal (DCOTT) expects about 80,000 passengers daily from Oct. 31 to Nov. 2, as travelers head home for All Saints’ and All Souls’ Days. Aisa Usop, DCOTT manager, said in a press briefing Wednesday that about 1,500 bus trips are scheduled daily to manage the passenger influx, up…
CEBU CITY – A total of 2,587 active indigenous peoples (IP) households in Central Visayas continue to receive comprehensive assistance from the national government, a social welfare official said on Thursday. Shalaine Marie Lucero, regional director of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)-Central Visayas, said IPs in the region, particularly the Sama Bajau and…
TACLOBAN CITY – At least 2,408 police officers across Eastern Visayas have been deployed to cemeteries and terminals to ensure public safety as the country observes All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day. In a statement Thursday, Brig. Gen. Jay Cumigad, Police Regional Office 8 (Eastern Visayas) director, said the security plan activated on Oct. 30…