Comelec: Tense Abra situation not indicative of ‘peaceful’ CAR

Despite the security concerns in Abra province, the Commission on Elections-Cordillera Administrative Region (Comelec-CAR) is hopeful of an orderly Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) come Oct. 30. Comelec-CAR director Julius Torres sai…

Disaster councils in Bicol under ‘blue alert’ for BSKE, ‘Undas’

The Office of Civil Defense in Bicol (OCD-5) will place the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC) operation center under a “blue alert” status as part of the measures to ensure the safety of the public during the Barangay an…

2024 Dinagyang fest marks comeback of schools, innovations

The 2024 edition of the Iloilo Dinagyang Festival will bring in major innovations, including the comeback of school-based tribes competing for the Ati Tribes competition following their hiatus due to the health pandemic. ‘We can consider the highlight…

Over 21.6K uniformed personnel to secure Oct. 30 polls in W. Visayas

A total of 21,694 uniformed personnel will ensure the safe conduct of the Oct. 30 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) in Western Visayas. The security forces composed of 12,486 from the Police Regional Office 6 (PRO6), 30 from the Phili…

House eyes better policies for smooth return of OFWs into labor force

The House Committee on Overseas Workers Affairs will ensure exhaustive deliberations on measures involving the reintegration of returning overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the country, a party-list lawmaker said on Monday. OFW Party-list Rep. Mariss…

JoyRide gets green light for pilot run in Ilocos Norte

JoyRide, a motorcycle taxi and delivery service provider, has received the green light for its monthlong pilot run in Ilocos Norte starting next week. Provincial Board member Elmer Faylogna, chairperson of the Committee on Transportation, confirmed th…

Shear line, northeast monsoon to bring rain showers over most of Luzon

The northeast monsoon and the shear line will continue to cause rain showers over most areas in Luzon, the weather bureau said Monday. In its 4 a.m. weather bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PA…