Nearly 90K voters to join plebiscite on creation of 8 Cotabato towns

MANILA: Some 89,594 residents are set to vote in the plebiscite in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) on April 13.

In a statement Monday, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said the figure is from 63 villages in the provin…

Transmission upgrade to stabilize power situation in Panay grid

MANILA: The Department of Energy (DOE) on Monday assured that the power situation in Western Visayas will become more stable with the completion of the Cebu-Negros-Panay (CNP) line upgrade.

A partial blackout of the Panay sub-grid occurred on Friday …

Bicol police upgrades capability via adopting drone use

LEGAZPI CITY: The Police Regional Office in Bicol (PRO5) is adopting technological advancement to further enhance its capability in crime-fighting.

In an interview, Lt. Col. Malu Calubaquib, PRO5 spokesperson, said Monday they are embracing advanced …

Iran beats Malaysia in Asian Age Group Championships men’s water polo

CAPAS: Iran stamped its class over Malaysia, 34-3, in the 11th Asian Age Group Championships men’s water polo competition at the New Clark City Aquatic Center here on Monday.

Ali Abolghasemi scored eight goals while Soheil Pargari, Mohammadamin Sadeg…

Comelec to follow Congress lead on possible 2025 plebiscite

MANILA: The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Monday said it would defer to the decision of lawmakers on the holding of plebiscites and any other electoral process.

As for questions on the legality of a possible simultaneous plebiscite for charter…

Drug rehab center to rise in Abra town

Abra: This agricultural town will have its drug rehabilitation center, called Balay Silangan, within the year and will accommodate those from other municipalities.

The project is funded by the Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) upon the request of the town,…

Gov’t troops heighten pursuit ops vs. fleeing rebels

ILOILO CITY: Government troops have intensified their pursuit operations against rebels who fled in the hinterland parts of San Joaquin in Iloilo following the Feb. 28 encounter that left four members of the Southern Panay Front, Komiteng Rehiyon Pana…