Author: Crispin Buenavista

  • Albay Students Engage in World Read Aloud Day Festivities

    In a vibrant celebration of literacy, students from various public schools in Albay joined forces to mark World Read Aloud Day. The event, orchestrated by the Albay Provincial Library and Information Center (APLIC), unfolded at the Sangguniang Panlalawigan Session Hall on February 5, 2025. Participants from Albay Central School, Bagumbayan Central School, and EM’s Barrio…

  • House Speaker Romualdez Honors Late Rep. Edcel Lagman as a True Statesman

    In a heartfelt tribute, House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez commemorated the late Albay 1st District Representative Edcel Lagman as a true statesman during a necrological service held at the House of Representatives Plenary Hall on February 5, 2025. Romualdez praised Lagman for his unwavering commitment to democracy, human rights, and progressive legislation. Romualdez emphasized that…

  • Philippine Statistics Authority Plans to Update Inflation and GDP Base Year to 2023

    The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) is set to revise the base year for calculating the consumer price index (CPI) and gross domestic product (GDP) from 2018 to 2023, according to National Statistician Dennis Mapa. This announcement was made during a briefing at the PSA’s office in Quezon City. The change is expected to be implemented…

  • Comelec Declares No Time Left for Sulu Plebiscite on BARMM Inclusion

    The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has announced that there is insufficient time to organize a plebiscite in Sulu should the proposal to reintegrate the province into the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) be passed into law. This statement was made by Comelec Chairperson George Erwin Garcia during a press conference at Kapihan sa…

  • Philippine Statistics Authority Aims to Help 13,876 Antiqueños Obtain Birth Certificates

    In a significant effort to enhance civil registration, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) in Antique has set a goal to assist 13,876 residents in obtaining their birth certificates through the Birth Registration Assistance Project (BRAP). Randy Tacogdoy, the Chief Statistical Specialist of PSA-Antique, highlighted that the initiative targets individuals from 18 municipalities who lack birth…

  • Claver’s Journey to Cityhood Advances with House Approval

    In a significant step towards urban development, the town of Claver in Surigao del Norte has edged closer to city status following the approval of its cityhood bill by the House of Representatives. The legislation, known as House Bill No. 8800, which aims to transform Claver into the City of Claver, was passed with a…

  • Young Pilot’s Tragic End After Volunteering to Fly Senator to Baguio

    MANILA – The tragic death of 25-year-old pilot Julia Flori Monzon Po in a helicopter crash in Nueva Ecija has left many in mourning. The young aviator had volunteered to transport Senator Ronald Dela Rosa and his security detail from Imus, Cavite to Baguio City for a scheduled event. Senator Dela Rosa shared that Po…

  • DPWH Finishes P193-M Riverbank and Slope Protection Initiatives

    The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) proudly announced the successful completion of two significant infrastructure projects totaling PHP193 million, designed to combat flooding and soil erosion in Bulacan and Negros Occidental. These projects, funded through the 2024 General Appropriations Act, underscore the government’s commitment to enhancing public safety and infrastructure resilience. In Bulacan,…

  • Government Urges Public to Watch for Foreign Spies After Recent Arrests

    The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has issued a warning to the public to be on the lookout for foreign spies following the arrests of several individuals suspected of espionage. These suspects had successfully integrated into Philippine society, with some having resided in the country since as early as 2002. BI Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado revealed…

  • Pangasinan Police Boost Night Patrols with ‘Two-Hour Habit’ Initiative

    In a strategic move to enhance security during the election period, the Pangasinan Police Provincial Office (PPPO) has rolled out a new crime prevention program called the ‘two-hour habit.’ This initiative, which began on January 31, 2025, mandates all 48 police stations in the province to conduct mobile patrols from 1 a.m. to 6 a.m.…