Philippine News

President Marcos, together with his family, attends a mass for his late father, former President Ferdinand Marcos Sr., at Libingan ng mga Bayani in Taguig City. PPA Pool President Marcos joined millions of Filipinos across the country who paid their respects to dead loved ones on Wednesday, All Saints’ Day. …

The Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) on Wednesday called for speedy action on House Deputy Minority Leader France Castro’s grave threat complaint against former President Rodrigo Duterte. The IPU, a global organization of national parliaments from 180 countries—including the Philippines–made the call in a resolution adopted on Oct. 27 at its assembly …

The Department of Education (DepEd) and teachers’ group on Tuesday, Oct. 31, commended teachers who served their poll during the 2023 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE). The Electoral Board and poll watchers at the Manila High School in Intramuros, Manila start the canvassing of votes for the Barangay and …

The Department of Health (DOH) said on Tuesday, Oct. 31, that 1,088 new Covid-19 cases were recorded from Oct. 23 to 29. Photo from Pixabay The Health Department noted that these cases showed a five percent “drop” with an average daily count of 155 cases compared to the previous week …

As the nation observes All Saints Day on Wednesday, Nov. 1 and All Souls Day on Thursday, Nov. 2, the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines called on the faithful to live holy lives and follow the life and works of saints. Bishop Daniel Presto (Photo courtesy of the San …

DILG takes over process as proclamation done in 92% of brgys While winners have been proclaimed in 92 percent of all barangays, the newly elected village officials may take up to three weeks before taking over to ensure a smooth transition, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) …

The Philippine National Police (PNP) has deployed more than 27,000 police officers nationwide to secure cemeteries and other places of convergence for this year’s observance of All Saints’ and All Souls Days or Undas. PNP spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo said some of these officers would man 4,866 police assistance desks …

Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) spokesman for the West Philippine Sea (WPS), Commodore Jay Tarriela, on Monday warned against “pro-China narratives” being spread by some groups to divert attention from Beijing’s aggression. In a statement posted on the X social media platform, Tarriela cited three “claims, arguments and accusations” being used …

Comelec wants more turnover time for incoming village execs The Commission on Elections (Comelec) wants a one-week transition period for the proclaimed winners of the 2023 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) before they assume office. Comelec chairman George Garcia said Monday night this was the commission’s position in the …

BSKE SCENES. (From top to bottom) Police investigators stand over one of two fatalities and the crime scene of an ambush of reported followers of Mayor Khadaffe Mangudadatu in Pandag, Maguindanao del Sur on Monday. In Puerto Princesa, Palawan, a torn ballot is seen on a desk as many more …