PNP investigates shooting in Bangued on E-Day; 2 victims in stable condition
BANGUED, Abra (PIA) – The Abra Police Provincial Office (PPO) is investigating the commotion and shooting incident near a polling place in the capital town of Bangued earlier this election…
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Police, Army nab 12 individuals, seize 12 firearms in Abra for Comelec gun ban violation
Confiscated firearms and other materials in Laskig, Pidigan, Abra on May 10, 2025 (Photo courtesy: AFP).BANGUED, Abra (PIA) – Joint personnel from the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the…
Liboan ka volunteers gi-deploy ngadto sa mga polling centers
Gipabalaan ni Diocese of Dumaguete Bishop Julito Cortes ang mga PPCRV volunteer alang sa May 12, 2025 national and local elections sa gipahigayong send-off ceremony alang kanilang kaniadtong ika-11 sa…
Saddled with diseases, abaca industry in Catanduanes gets P2-M grant to help farmers recover
VIRAC, Catanduanes (PIA) — The Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFida) has allocated P2 million for a project aimed at helping abaca (Manila hemp) farms in Catanduanes recover from destructive…
23 poor villages in Camarines Norte get national attention
DAET, Camarines Norte (PIA) – Barangay Singi in Vinzons town relies heavily on the production of agricultural products, the main source of livelihood for 460 families in the village. Singi…
NAMFREL to open nat’l HQ for 2025 polls
MANILA, (PIA) — The National Citizens’ Movement for Free Elections (NAMFREL) will establish its national headquarters for the 2025 National and Local Elections at Carmen Hall, 12th Floor, DMG Center,…
Gatchalian seeks aggressive ALS implementation to combat illiteracy
MANILA, (PIA) — Senator Win Gatchalian is advocating for the expanded and aggressive implementation of the Alternative Learning System (ALS) to address the persistent issue of illiteracy among the out-of-school population…
New Pope Leo XIV signals focus on social justice, evangelization
QUEZON CITY (PIA) — The election of Cardinal Victor Prevost as Pope Leo XIV signals a likely continuation of social justice initiatives and a focus on reaching those on society’s…
DOH reminds voters of health and road safety on election day
DOH – CAR, in partnership with PIA – CAR, conducts a Kapihan Media Forum, Thursday (May 8) to promote Cervical Awareness Month, Road Safety Month, International AIDS Candlelight Memorial, updates…
Police deploys more security personnel in blazed voting center in Abra; urges people to go out and vote on E-Day
The Dangdangla Elementary School which will serve as a voting center for one of the precincts in the capital town of Bangued, Abra catches fire on May 07, 2025, a…
Avail of early voting hours on E-day, Comelec urges vulnerable sector
BAGUIO CITY (PIA) – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is encouraging persons with disability, senior citizens and their assistors if any, and pregnant women to take advantage of the early…
Comelec establishes priority polling places for seniors, PWDs
BAGUIO CITY (PIA) – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is committed to providing a more inclusive and accessible experience to the vulnerable sector. The Comelec is now preparing the priority…
Cordillera ready for May 12 midterm elections
Comelec-CAR RD Julius Torres shares election updates during the press conference at the Comelec Regional Office on May 8, 2025.BAGUIO CITY (PIA) – The Commission on Elections-Cordillera (Comelec-CAR) is confident…
Army, PNP gear up to secure elections in Kalinga
Representatives from the police and the army attend the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Response Assembly on May 7, 2025 at the Provincial Capitol. (Photo courtesy: Province of Kalinga)TABUK CITY,…
Iloilo City priest recalls memorable personal encounters with now Pope Leo XIV
The recent election of Pope Leo XIV has stirred deep pride and hope among the Augustinian community in the Philippines, particularly for those who recall personal encounters with the then…
Task Force Baklas clears Iligan of illegal campaign materials
ILIGAN CITY (PIA) — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) here led another Operation Baklas to remove illegal campaign materials from public spaces in compliance with election rules. The task force…
Police ready for 2025 midterm elections in Occidental Mindoro
SAN JOSE, Occidental Mindoro (PIA) — The police force of Occidental Mindoro is prepared for the upcoming midterm national and local elections on May 12, 2025, the Occidental Mindoro Police…
Pope Leo XIV brings hope, renewal to the faithful, says Tandag Diocese
TANDAG CITY (PIA) — In light of Pope Leo XIV’s installation, the Tandag Diocesan Social Communications Ministry (TaDSCoM) called on the faithful to embrace the new chapter in the Catholic…
Archbishop: New pontiff humble servant, committed to Pope Francis’ mission
TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan (PIA) — Archbishop Ricardo L. Baccay of Tuguegarao, Cagayan has expressed deep gratitude and renewed hope following the election of the new pontiff, describing Pope Leo XIV…
NGCP ensures stable power supply for 2025 midterm polls
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga (PIA) — The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) ensures the public of a stable and reliable power supply during the 2025 National and…
Diocese of Dumaguete congratulates Pope Leo XIV
DUMAGUETE CITY, Negros Oriental (PIA) — The Diocese of Dumaguete has expressed their congratulations to Pope Leo XIV on his election as the new head of the Catholic Church. …