Comelec chairman George Garcia The Commission on Elections called on the lawmakers to criminalize nuisance candidacies as the poll body disposes 6 million wasted ballots following a Supreme Court ruling halting the disqualification of several bets. “We should criminalize nuisance candidacies,” Comelec chairman George Garcia told dzBB on Saturday. “Every …
Read More »
United States President-elect Donald Trump (Contributed) MANILA – Filipino lawyer Jordan Pizarras, legal counsel to American businessman Timothy Strong, will attend the inauguration of US President-elect Donald Trump on Jan. 20, highlighting the United States’ commitment to fostering strong ties with the Philippines, particularly concerning the resolution of disputes in the West …
Read More »
Senator Grace Poe (Courtesy: Senate of the Philippines) The absence of legislation should not threaten the jobs of over 60,000 motorcycle riders in the Philippines, according to Senator Grace Poe. In a statement, Poe as chairperson of the Senate committee on finance, said the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board …
Read More »
Following a sharp decline in palay production last year, the Department of Agriculture (DA) is optimistic that the Philippines will achieve a record-high harvest in 2025. In a statement on Monday, Jan. 20, DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel said this forecast is credited to the directive of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” …
Read More »
STRONGER ECONOMY. High-rise buildings as seen from Torre de Manila on Tuesday (Jan. 14, 2025). Finance Secretary Ralph Recto and the International Monetary Fund are optimistic that the Philippine economic growth will accelerate to over 6 percent this year and in 2026. (PNA photo by Yancy Lim) MANILA – The Philippine economy …
Read More »
Illustration generated using Windows’ Copilot The Philippines and Canada have strengthened further bilateral defense relations, the Department of National Defense (DND) said. According to DND spokesman Arsenio Andolong, the inaugural Defense Cooperation Working Group (DCWG) meeting hosted by the Philippines underscored mutual commitment to addressing shared security challenges and enhancing …
Read More »
Comelec Chairperson George Garcia (PNA file photo) MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has deputized the National Printing Office (NPO) for the first time in order to help ensure faster and more efficient ballot printing for the May 12 elections. In an interview Monday, Comelec chairperson George Garcia said by deputizing …
Read More »
Vice President Sara Duterte on October 22, 2024 (STAR / Ryan Baldemor) MANILA, Philippines — The impeachment complaints filed against Vice President Sara Duterte are likely not to prosper in the 19th Congress due to lack of support from members of the House of Representatives. House secretary general Reginald Velasco …
Read More »
Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle/Miguel De Guzman MANILA, Philippines — Everyone should be a “child at heart,” humble and appreciative of all the blessings in life, whether big or small, Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle said in his homily during a Friday evening mass in honor of the Child Jesus at the …
Read More »
STRONG DEVOTION. Residents of Pandacan dance in the streets of Manila to honor their patron saint, the Sto. Niño de Pandacan, on Saturday, January 18, 2025. Across the country, devotees celebrate ahead of the Feast of the Sto. Nino today (Sunday). Devotees celebrated across the country on the eve of …
Read More »
Atin Ito | Ontario’s First Filipino Community Newspaper – Trusted News and Stories for the Filipino-Canadian Community Atin Ito is Ontario’s first Filipino community newspaper, delivering trusted news, stories, and updates for Filipino-Canadians. Stay connected with your community.
