DOJ sees anti-terror law IRR completed by mid-October MANILA – Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra said Thursday he is confident that his department would be able to complete the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of Republic Act 11479 or the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020 (ATA) by next week."It will be done by Oct. 14, after which … Continue reading DOJ sees anti-terror law IRR completed by mid-October | #Philippines

Road project to remote village in Leyte starts this month TACLOBAN CITY – The road concreting project leading to the remote village of Anislagan in Calubian, Leyte will start this month, Leyte Governor Leopoldo Dominico Petilla confirmed on Thursday.The governor made the announcement in a meeting with local officials here after a social media post … Continue reading Road project to remote village in Leyte starts this month | #Philippines

Beneco brings electricity to 2 far-flung sitios in Benguet ATOK, Benguet – There is no place so far away from the government's goal to bring electricity to far-flung communities.A total of 17 household beneficiaries were elated when the Benguet Electric Cooperative (Beneco) switched-on the power for Sitios (sub-village) Poshongan and Telmod in Topdac, this town on Thursday.Some … Continue reading Beneco brings electricity to 2 far-flung sitios in Benguet | #Philippines

‘TIRAW’ showcases indigenous food from Iloilo town ILOILO CITY – With no nearby markets and malls to cater for their daily sustenance, people living in mountainous areas of Lambunao, Iloilo have to depend on whatever resources available within their surroundings to survive at this time of pandemic.“Imagine during the pandemic, while we're on lockdown, we’re … Continue reading ‘TIRAW’ showcases indigenous food from Iloilo town | #Philippines

Over half of Covid-19 cases in Caraga locally transmitted: DOH-13 BUTUAN CITY – The Department of Health in Caraga (DOH-13) said that more than half of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) cases in the region, including this city, are classified as local transmissions.In a presser Wednesday (Oct. 7), DOH-13 said it recorded a total of … Continue reading Over half of Covid-19 cases in Caraga locally transmitted: DOH-13 | #Philippines

Paolo Duterte refuses to take sides in House speakership row MANILA – Deputy Speaker Paolo Duterte on Thursday refused to take sides in the ongoing speakership tussle at the House of Representatives.In a statement, Duterte said while Marinduque Rep. Lord Allan Velasco has the right to assert his claim to the speakership in line with … Continue reading Paolo Duterte refuses to take sides in House speakership row | #Philippines

Calbayog City to impose 14-day lockdown TACLOBAN CITY – The Calbayog City government in Samar will implement a 14-day lockdown starting Friday due to increasing coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) cases.Mayor Ronald Aquino said on Thursday that this was the recommendation of the city’s inter-agency task force and health workers to curb the spread of the … Continue reading Calbayog City to impose 14-day lockdown | #Philippines

UNHRC endorses support for PH human rights institution-building MANILA – The United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council adopted on October 7 a resolution endorsing UN support for the Philippines’ efforts to further strengthen its human rights and accountability mechanisms.The 47-member intergovernmental body adopted unanimously a decision that recognizes the Philippines’ domestic accountability institutions to address … Continue reading UNHRC endorses support for PH human rights institution-building | #Philippines

UNHRC endorses support for PH human rights institution-building MANILA – The United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council adopted on October 7 a resolution endorsing UN support for the Philippines’ efforts to further strengthen its human rights and accountability mechanisms.The 47-member intergovernmental body adopted unanimously a decision that recognizes the Philippines’ domestic accountability institutions to address … Continue reading UNHRC endorses support for PH human rights institution-building | #Philippines

38 tourism-related establishments in Pampanga to reopen CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – After getting a nod from the Department of Tourism, some 38 tourism-related establishments can now reopen and get back on its feet following months of slump due to the pandemic.City tourism officer Ching Pangilinan said on Wednesday that all accommodations and tourism-related … Continue reading 38 tourism-related establishments in Pampanga to reopen | #Philippines

Anti-insurgency task force launched in NegOr town DUMAGUETE CITY – The Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (TF-ELCAC) was launched in the municipality of Mabinay, Negros Oriental as more barangays have been included in the government’s efforts to end the insurgency.Gov. Roel Degamo, represented by Capitol spokesperson and Public Information Officer (PIO) Bimbo … Continue reading Anti-insurgency task force launched in NegOr town | #Philippines

LPA, southwest monsoon to bring rains over most of PH MANILA – The low pressure area (LPA) and the southwest monsoon affecting Southern Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, will bring rains over most parts of the archipelago, a weather specialist said on Thursday.The LPA was last tracked over the coastal waters of San Pascual, Masbate.Philippine Atmospheric, … Continue reading LPA, southwest monsoon to bring rains over most of PH | #Philippines

BRP Antonio Luna's 1st sea acceptance trials 'satisfactory': Navy MANILA – The Philippine Navy (PN) on Thursday said its second missile-frigate, the prospective BRP Antonio Luna (FF-151), has already conducted its first sea acceptance trials last September 24 to 29 that yielded "satisfactory" results."FF-151 has already conducted first sea acceptance trials from September 24 to … Continue reading BRP Antonio Luna’s 1st sea acceptance trials ‘satisfactory’: Navy | #Philippines

DepEd seeks help to enforce distancing in release of modules TACLOBAN CITY – The Department of Education (DepEd) in Eastern Visayas is seeking help from village officials in the enforcement of physical distancing during the weekly distribution of self-learning modules in schools.DepEd Regional Director Ramir Uytico assured the public that the system of distribution of … Continue reading DepEd seeks help to enforce distancing in release of modules | #Philippines

3 drug suspects fall in NoCot drug sting COTABATO CITY – Operatives have nabbed three drug suspects and seized some PHP340,000 worth of shabu in Pigcawayan, North Cotabato on Wednesday afternoon.Arrested were Gani Mehar Kanday, Adhan Mawiya Adam, and Thens Abdullatip Ebrahim, all high-value targets by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) in Region 12.In … Continue reading 3 drug suspects fall in NoCot drug sting | #Philippines