Batanes, Ilocos Norte under state of calamity
LAOAG, Ilocos Norte, Philippines — The provincial governments of Batanes and Ilocos Norte yesterday declared a state of calamity due to damage caused by Typhoon Julian.
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‘Typhoon Julian weakens’
MANILA, Philippines — Julian has weakened into a typhoon but will have no direct effect over the country as it re-enters the Philippine area of responsibility today, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).
LIST: Celebrities, personalities running in 2025 midterm elections
MANILA, Philippines — The 2025 midterm elections officially enters its early stages with the filing of candidacies beginning October 1.
SK chairman files complaint vs Manila Vice Mayor Servo, councilors over ouster
MANILA, Philippines – Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Chairman Juliana “Yanyan” Ibay has filed a complaint against Manila Vice Mayor Yul Servo and other councilors, contesting the council’s decision to remove her as chairman of the Committee on Youth Welfare and Development during what she describes as a “secret session.”
Over 18,000 posts up for grabs in 2025 polls
MANILA, Philippines — Over 18,000 positions will be contested by candidates across the country in the May 2025 national and local elections, according to the Commission on Elections (Comelec).
Belmonte vows to strengthen sustainability initiatives
MANILA, Philippines — Following her inclusion in the inaugural list of Forbes Sustainability Leaders, Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte yesterday vowed to continue implementing programs to protect the environment.
Comelec sets early voting hours for 2025 polls
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will adopt the “early voting hours” policy nationwide for the 2025 midterm and Bangsamoro parliamentary polls.
2025 special polls, plebiscites suspended
MANILA, Philippines — To focus all resources on the conduct of the May 2025 midterm elections, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) has suspended all special polls and plebiscites until next year.