admin

BJMP eyes more jail facilities to ease congestion in Central Visayas

2 weeks ago Lottery Comments Off on BJMP eyes more jail facilities to ease congestion in Central Visayas

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) is pushing to build more jails in Central Visayas as overcrowding continues, with some cells housing more than twice the ideal number of persons deprived of liberty (PDLs). The agency said that reducing congestion is one of its priorities as it works to

NIA to Iloilo: Be alert as rains raise water in several dams

2 weeks ago Lottery Comments Off on NIA to Iloilo: Be alert as rains raise water in several dams

ILOILO CITY, Philippines — The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) Iloilo-Guimaras Irrigation Management Office advised residents on Sunday to remain vigilant as continuous rains brought by Typhoon Inday (internationally known as Bavi) and the enhanced southwest monsoon (habagat) continue to raise water levels in several dams across Iloilo province. In its 5 p.m. dam update on

Collazo’s looming move to flyweight opens door to Filipino minimumweights

2 weeks ago Lottery Comments Off on Collazo’s looming move to flyweight opens door to Filipino minimumweights

World Boxing Organization (WBO) Asia Pacific Vice President Leon Panoncillo revealed that unified WBO and World Boxing Association (WBA) minimumweight champion Oscar Collazo of Puerto Rico is nearing a decision to permanently move up to the flyweight division.

Baguio City orders crackdown on unsafe water suppliers

2 weeks ago Lottery Comments Off on Baguio City orders crackdown on unsafe water suppliers

BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — The city government here will begin shutting down purified water refilling stations and commercial deep wells whose operators fail water quality tests for a second time as part of stricter measures to ensure the safety of the city’s drinking water. In a statement posted by the Baguio City Public Information Office

Floods affect 62,000 families in Maguindanao del Sur

2 weeks ago Lottery Comments Off on Floods affect 62,000 families in Maguindanao del Sur

KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato — At least 62,000 families or 309,707 individuals have been affected by widespread flooding and heavy rains in Maguindanao del Sur brought by Typhoon Inday and the southwest monsoon (habagat). In a situational report, the Provincial Government of Maguindanao del Sur said the floods affected 159 barangays in the province’s 19

Woman gives birth on ship delayed by rough seas before reaching Leyte

2 weeks ago Lottery Comments Off on Woman gives birth on ship delayed by rough seas before reaching Leyte

TACLOBAN CITY, Philippines – A woman safely gave birth aboard a passenger vessel bound for Hilongos, Leyte, early Friday, July 10, after rough seas delayed the ship’s arrival. The 25-year-old woman delivered a healthy baby boy with the assistance of crew members of the MV Joyful Stars of Roble Shipping Lines at around 4 a.m.

Search continues for 4 persons missing in Lanao del Sur landslide

2 weeks ago Lottery Comments Off on Search continues for 4 persons missing in Lanao del Sur landslide

ILIGAN CITY — Efforts to find the four missing persons here continue amid the distribution of relief assistance from the provincial government of Lanao del Sur and the Calanogas local government unit (LGU) for landslide victims, an official said. At least seven persons died in Calanogas after they were buried in a landslide before dawn

Vico Sotto Opens Up on Feeling ‘Hopeless’ Amid Battle For Good Governance

2 weeks ago Lottery Comments Off on Vico Sotto Opens Up on Feeling ‘Hopeless’ Amid Battle For Good Governance

Mayor Vico Sotto delivered an inspiring speech Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto challenged the University of the Philippines (UP) College of Law Class of 2026 during their commencement exercises on Saturday, July 11, 2026, in Quezon City. Sotto is currently serving his third and final consecutive term as the 12th City Mayor of Pasig. The ... Read more

The post Vico Sotto Opens Up on Feeling ‘Hopeless’ Amid Battle For Good Governance appeared first on PhilNews.