Botolan LGU assists teacher-examinees

BOTOLAN, Zambales — Ninety-five examinees for the Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET) received cash assistance from the local government unit of Botolan, Zambales, as they prepared for the big day on March 23. Mayor Jun Omar Ebdane said the cash assistance is meant to encourage future educators from Botolan to pursue their dreams and ultimately… Read More Botolan LGU assists teacher-examinees

Subic’s strategic Grande Island eyed as military post

By Henry Empeño | March 20, 2025 SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — An American-era island-fortress here which had since been developed into a popular tourism destination is being eyed by the Department of Defense (DND) as a military reservation after noting that the strategic island could be used in illegal activities related to Philippine Offshore Gaming… Read More Subic’s strategic Grande Island eyed as military post

Comelec: Barangay, SK execs allowed to join midterm polls campaign

By Ferdinand Patinio | March 21, 2025, 6:47 pm MANILA – All elected barangay (village) and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials are allowed to join political and campaign activities in the May 12 midterm polls. In Minute Resolution 24-1001 released Friday, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said these elected officials are exempted from the prohibition for public… Read More Comelec: Barangay, SK execs allowed to join midterm polls campaign

51% of Filipinos agree former Pres. Duterte should be held liable for killings

MANILA (PIA | March 20, 2025) — More than half of Filipinos believe that former President Rodrigo Duterte should answer for the killings related to his war on drugs, results of a commissioned survey by of pollster Social Weather Stations (SWS) show. In its media release on March 19, the SWS said that its survey… Read More 51% of Filipinos agree former Pres. Duterte should be held liable for killings