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Fond memories with Hajji ‘Paalam Na’ singer Rachel Alejandro shares

By Cynthia Montojo

“He never got old,” actress singer Rachel Alejandro said on her tribute posted emotional tribute for her dad,,original Pilipino Music (OPM) icon Hajji Alejandro,  died of stage 4 Colorectal Cancer last April 21. He was 70. “What happens when  brightest star in  galaxy dies…my Dad was our sun and we were  planets, orbiting around him, basking in his warmth and light…as kids, we tagged along to all his activities, be it shows, rehearsals, basketball games , it didn’t matter what it was,”Rachel said. Rachel recalled their family’s frequent sleepovers at the house of the “King of Comedy” Dolphy who passed away in 2012.

“We would fall asleep at Dolphy’s house if he was there for  all-night poker game,there was nowhere else we would rather be than by his side because every minute in his presence was fun, even as adults, we craved his company even as we got married and went about our own lives… I hung on to his every word about politics, financial investments or  latest joke he planned on including in his next concert with  Hitmakers…he loved to make people laugh as much as he loved to sing and dance,” Rachel said.

She highlighted how responsible Hajji was even if he became  dad in his teens, and how professional he had been as  performer.

“My Dad was a happy, optimistic man who valued having  good, comfortable life, yes, but more importantly, he prioritized providing for his partner, mother and children…and his way of doing that from the time he had me at  young age of 19, was through his golden singing voice, which is why regardless of how he was feeling, he never cancelled shows.”

According to Rachel, Hajji was so dedicated to his craft that he even performed at two more events before getting himself rushed to the hospital.

“Even when he was already in considerable pain, he performed in 2 more events before he was admitted into  hospital for surgery…for Dad, every show is blessing and performing for you all is our highest calling as singers.”

Rachel shared that her dad stayed in the hospital for two months, but preferred to stay with his family at home during his last days.

“2 months of hospital stays and spending time with him at his home and I was still not prepared as I helplessly watched him breathe his final breath,” she said.

She vowed to continue her dad’s legacy as  OPM artist.

“What happens to those  star of this magnitude leaves behind… I don’t have answers for that yet as I struggle to grasp living in  universe without our Daddwaps…but I intend to make him proud in everything I do, to live by his code of honor and goodness, to perform for you all with everything I’ve got and leave it all on stage every single time,, I will now just be singing and dancing with Dad in my dreams,” Rachel affirmed.

20 Abril, 2025 Linggo

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3 trader kidnap-slay of suspects fall

By J.Lo

“Through meticulous investigation and collaboration, we discovered that this crime has been planned months in advance, starting as early as January this year,” Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil said in  statement read by PNP spokesperson Brig. Gen. Jean Fajardo.chinese national and two Filipinos implicated in the kidnapping and killing of Filipino-Chinese steel magnate Anson Que and his driver Armanie Pabillo are now under police custody.

Marbil named  suspects as Chinese David Tan Liao and two Filipino accomplices, Ricardo David and Raymart Catequista.

Liao, also known as Xiao Chang Jiang, Yang Jianmin and Michael Agad Yung, is reportedly  prominent figure within muscle group of Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs).

He surrendered  to  PNP Anti-Kidnapping Group and confessed to his participation in the crime.

He was involved in five other kidnapping cases,  earliest of which happened in 2022, all related to  POGO industry.

David and Catequista, meanwhile, were arrested in Barangay IV in Roxas, Palawan on Friday at around 3 in the morning.

Suspects  underwent inquest proceedings before  Department of Justice, where they were charged with criminal complaints for two counts of kidnapping for ransom with homicide.

Two other Chinese nationals believed to be principal suspects in the Que and Pabillo killing remain at large and  subjects of  manhunt operation.

Marbil said  suspects had been plotting the kidnap of the businessman for months before it was finally carried out on March 29.

Speaking to reporters at a news briefing, Fajardo said  suspects used  Chinese woman to lure Que to  house in Barangay Langka in Meycauayan City, Bulacan on March 29.

“Ang tinitingnan natin ay makikipagkita siya doon sa babae,” Fajardo said.

Fajardo said  meeting was initially planned on March 28 but took place the following day.

One of the suspects, David, drove Que’s Lexus LM350 multi-purpose vehicle and left it along Seminary Road in Barangay Bahay Toro. He was caught in  closed-circuit television camera of  convenience store buying wet wipes,  he would supposedly use to remove their fingerprints.

It was in the house in Meycauayan where Que and Pabillo were held while  suspects were demanding  ransom of $20 million from Que’s family.

Fajardo said while  initial demand was $20 million, they estimate  actual payment was around P200 million in cryptocurrency sent in multiple tranches.

PNP is seeking  assistance of  Anti-Money Laundering Council in following  money trail for leads.

Based on their investigation, Fajardo said Que and Pabillo were killed on the evening of April 8 and their remains dumped in Rodriguez, Rizal the following day.

Armed with  search warrant, police officers raided  house in Meycauayan where they recovered shoes and other personal belongings of Que and Pabillo.

Fajardo said it appears that  suspects were intent on killing Que and Pabillo and it was not just for ransom. She did not elaborate as it is a subject of  follow-up investigation.

Asked what may have prompted Liao to surrender, Fajardo said: “He fears for his life and he has  personal reason which we will later reveal once we have  clearance.”

PNP, meanwhile, refuted what it described as false information circulating on social media platforms that several high-profile business personalities had been kidnapped.

Marbil said investigators are tracking down  individuals spreading misleading stories.

“Such malicious disinformation will not be tolerated…anyone proven to be spreading fake news will be dealt with accordingly,” he said in  statement.

Marbil urged  public to be cautious in sharing unverified information as this could cause confusion.

TODAY’S GOD’S MESSAGE

1 Corinthians 15:55-57

⁵⁵ “Where, O death, is your victory?
    Where, O death, is your sting?”^[a]

⁵⁶ The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. ⁵⁷ But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

Footnotes

1. 1 Corinthians 15:55 Hosea 13:14

17 Abril, 2025 Huwebes

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Govt to expand Walang Gutom Program

By J.Lo

“We have partners who are studying  amount  beneficiaries receive and  frequency of availment of food credits,” Department of Social Welfare and Development spokesperson Irene Dumlao said at  press briefing in Malacañang.DSWD is looking at increasing  current P3,000 monthly food credits provided to beneficiaries of  Walang Gutom Program (WGP) as part of agency’s continued efforts to combat hunger and food insecurity in the country.

Dumlao said DSWD is currently assessing  implementation of WGP to determine whether  amount and frequency of  food credit top-ups remain adequate for beneficiary households.

She made the response when asked to comment on  rising hunger incidence in the country based on  latest Social Weather Stations survey.

 SWS poll, released on Sunday, showed  estimated 14.4 million or 52 percent of Filipino families  rated themselves as poor, while 27.2 percent said they experienced involuntary hunger in the period of three months.

 Survey , taken from March 15 to 30, also revealed  hunger rose among poor families, from 31.5 percent in December to 35.6 percent in March.

“We recognize that there are varying concepts implemented through questionnaires, or the way questions were asked… Philippine Statistics Authority uses scientific indicators like annual family income and expenditures, while SWS asks for individual perception, for short period usually a quarter,” Dumlao said.

WGP,  government’s flagship anti-hunger program, is currently benefiting 300,000 food-poor households across the country, according to Dumlao.

She said DSWD targets to assist 750,000 food-poor families by 2027, anchored on President Marcos’ vision of achieving  hunger-free Philippines before his term ends in 2028.

The DSWD spokesperson said the agency is also eyeing  expansion of  Walang Gutom Kitchen, complements  WGP and other anti-hunger initiatives of the government in areas like  Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao.

“We are expecting this to be finalized this April ,additional recommendations we will consider to scale up Walang Gutom Kitchen,” she said.

Government  is on track in its goal of attaining single-digit poverty incidence by 2028.

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CBCP: don’t sell goods on church grounds

By J.Lo

“It’s possible that it escalated to that point because  priest had repeatedly asked nicely…some people can really be stubborn…how long should you be expected to stay calm?” Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) reminded vendors not to sell goods within church premises following  viral video of  heated argument between  priest and  vendor.

CBCP Commission on Public Affairs Executive Secretary Jerome Secillano said on Monday, April 14, he would give “ benefit of the doubt” to the priest who appeared frustrated with  vendor. 

In the viral video, the priest repeatedly told  vendor to sell their goods “sa labas” or outside after the vendor refused to comply. One could hear the frustration as he raised his voice when telling the vendor to leave  church’s compound.

One video included  caption “Makadiyos pero parang ‘di na ata makatao ‘yan… .” 

It would be unfair to judge someone based solely on  short clip, especially one that lacks context, Secillano said. 

Asked if  investigation should be conducted, Secillano said there’s no need to since it’s only  minor incident that was only made worse because it went viral.

“What’s clear here is that  priests know how to conduct themselves…  not like they would just storm in and confront people right away,” he added. St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Cainta, Rizal where  incident occurred  issued  statement on Sunday, April 13, saying  viral video was “incomplete and one-sided.”

Parish  expressed regret to those who felt hurt or disturbed by the footage, especially as it circulated on Palm Sunday.

It clarified, however, that before the incident, parish officials “had already made  respectful and clear appeal to all vendors to refrain from selling” within  church’s private grounds, in deference to its sacredness and parish regulations.

“While we do not condone any act of anger from any party, especially within grounds of our church, we also ask  faithful to view the matter with understanding and fairness, considering  full context,” the statement read. 

 Secillano also clarified that there is no ban on selling. Vendors are allowed to sell, “just not within  church grounds.”

“Hindi naman naiiba ang simbahan…may mga panununtunan din,” he added.  Affected  church urged  public not to let  tension caused by  video “overshadow  grace of this Holy Week,” emphasizing how Jesus Christ responded with love and mercy even in  face of misunderstanding and betrayal.

Church  added it is open to continued dialogue and pastoral accompaniment for individuals who are troubled by the video.

15 Abril, 2025 Martes

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 WPS officially appeared in google maps

By J.Lo

“Philippines voiced its concerns on  situation in West Philippine Sea, especially with regard to recent incidents  posed risks to Philippine vessels and personnel, and actions by other countries  infringed on  Philippines’ sovereignty, sovereign rights and jurisdiction,” Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Marcos administration again voiced concerns over “actions by other countries”  have endangered lives at sea and infringed on Philippine sovereignty, as it hosted  latest round of negotiations for  ASEAN-China Code of Conduct (COC) in  South China Sea .

Meeting  of Joint Working Group on  Implementation of  Declaration on  Conduct of Parties in  South China Sea, is tasked with undertaking  COC negotiations, was held in Manila on April 9-11.  JWG-DOC is co-chaired by Malaysia and China.

According to  DFA, negotiations touched mainly on paragraphs in  draft COC, including  so-called milestone issues, highlighted  commitment of ASEAN and China to conclude  substantive and effective COC as soon as possible.

“Meeting was  opportunity for  Philippines to strongly call for  need to adhere to international law, particularly  UN Convention on  Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and  2016 South China Sea Arbitral Award,” DFA said.

 Philippines also reiterated its commitment to resolve disputes peacefully and to pursue constructive diplomatic approaches to managing differences at sea.

In 2023,  foreign ministers of ASEAN and China adopted  Guidelines on Accelerating  Early Conclusion of  Code of Conduct and agreed to work toward concluding  COC within three years.  Next  round of negotiations will be held in Malaysia later in the year.

Philippines slammed China for dismissing developments and incidents in  South China Sea as mere “theater” staged under  direction of other countries.

Manila rejected Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s claim that Philippine maritime actions were influenced by external forces.

It urged countries involved to be “circumspect” so as to “avoid actions and words that only contribute to tensions in the region.”

As  Chinese continue their bullying,  West Philippine Sea has officially appeared on Google Maps.

Update  on  popular web mapping platform now identifies  waters off Palawan as West Philippine Sea, distinct from  larger South China Sea,  located much further from  Philippines.

Google has yet to issue  statement.

Maps update came months after  passage of Republic Act 12064 or  Philippine Maritime Zones Act.

The law formally identifies  “maritime zones of the Philippines on  western side of  Philippine archipelago, including  Luzon Sea and  territorial seas of Bajo de Masinloc and maritime features of  Kalayaan Island Group, shall be collectively called  West Philippine Sea.”

In 2012, then president Benigno Aquino III issued  administrative order renaming  waters west of  Philippines within its exclusive economic zone as West Philippine Sea.

Directive  came following  standoff with China in Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal, also known as Bajo de Masinloc.

Philippines in 2016 won  historic arbitration ruling  invalidated China’s expansive claims in  South China Sea. Apple Maps,  default web mapping service for iOS devices, has yet to make  similar update.

As this developed, Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr. received US lawmakers at  Department of National Defense at Camp Aguinaldo.

 US lawmakers were Sen. Pete Ricketts, chairman of  Senate foreign relations subcommittee on East Asia,  Pacific and international cybersecurity policy, and Rep. Ken Calvert, chairman of  House appropriations committee’s defense subcommittee.

“Secretary Teodoro expressed  Philippines’ deep appreciation for  US consistent support as  treaty ally, especially amid growing regional challenges,”  DND said in  statement.

DFA announced  visit last April 2 of Canadian Armed Forces chief of the Defense Staff Gen. Marie Annabelle Jennie Carignan,  it said was “aimed to better understand the context and needs of the Philippines in  realm of security and defense, as Canada further operationalizes their Indo-Pacific Strategy.”

Carignan paid  courtesy call on Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro.

“Fruitful discussion highlights both countries’ commitment to deepen defense and security cooperation, and also reflects  intention of both countries to enhance their partnership and cooperation through tangible programs and projects that will not only improve national security, but also reinforce  more than 75 years of diplomatic relations between  Philippines and Canada,” DFA said.

Meanwhile, Armed Forces of the Philippines chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. said  procurement of additional FA-50 fighter jets is possible and  AFP is studying other options for  acquisition of more multi-role fighter aircraft.

Asked about  ongoing AFP modernization, Brawner said  acquisition of 12 more FA-50 lead-in trainer fighter jets is already in the pipeline.

He noted that there is no decision yet on acquiring F-16 fighter jets.

“We are happy that  US Congress approved  sale of 20 F-16s to us, but there is no final decision on this yet  by  AFP or by the President,” Brawner told reporters at Camp General Mateo Capinpin in Tanay, Rizal.

He said  AFP hopes to expedite  acquisition of multi-role fighter (MRF) aircraft for Philippine Air Force.

“But as to the MRFs, we’re still in  process of determining which one we can get according to our fiscal space or how we can afford these platforms,” he said.

 US State Department earlier approved  potential sale of 20 F-16 fighters to  Philippines, for some $5.58 billion as Washington backs Manila in pushing back China’s maritime expansion.

15 Abril, 2025 Martes

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Ex-PCSO chief Garma asylum in US hearing is yet to be scheduled

By Nidz Godino

“What I heard is that she is still in detention… in fact, I was able to talk to her last night.. she told me she is still in detention,” former Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO)chief retired police Col. Royina Garma lawyer Emerito Quilang told reporters at  Department of Justice (DOJ) his client detained in the United States since November last year for carrying  canceled visa, is applying for asylum to prevent her return to the Philippines, where she is facing criminal charges for  killing of another  PCSO official.

Quilang revealed to reporters his client’s situation in US,  she has been in detention since Nov. 7 following her arrest by  US Customs and Border Protection in San Francisco, California.

Garma is also being linked to extrajudicial killings during  administration of president Rodrigo Duterte,  awaiting trial in The Hague for crimes against humanity.

 “She did not have  visa and that is why she was held when she landed there in the US,” he added.

He said there was no case filed against Garma, and denied earlier reports that she was being held for money laundering.

He also clarified that the retired police officer does not have any property in the US. Quilang added that Garma has  lawyer in the US to represent her in her bid for asylum.

“We are requesting for asylum…  US government is very strict, that is why there is no setting yet of our request for hearing, for  request of asylum,” he said.

He maintained he does not know when Garma made  request for asylum in the US, but expressed belief it could have been right after her arrival.

“I am not privy to  things happening there, her application for asylum…what I know is that  asylum was set for initial hearing on April 2 but it was canceled and there is no setting yet of another date,” he added.

He admitted they are clueless about her chances of getting asylum. But her being granted such would mean her release from detention, he pointed out.

If her asylum bid would be rejected, she would “most probably” be sent back to the Philippines, in accordance with  extradition treaty with  US, or she may opt to return voluntarily.

Quilang was at the DOJ  for preliminary investigation on  killing of PCSO board secretary Wesley Barayuga on July 30, 2020.

Garma, tagged as one of the masterminds in  Barayuga killing, is facing murder and frustrated murder cases filed with  DOJ.

Garma and former commissioner Edilberto Leonardo of  National Police Commission allegedly ordered  killing of Barayuga to stop him from blowing the whistle on corruption in PCSO, where she served as general manager.

Barayuga was ambushed shortly after he left  PCSO central office in Mandaluyong City. His driver was injured but survived  attack.

Quilang said  since Garma is not in the country, her camp would be submitting its counter-affidavit through e-filing.

“Actually, we are ready with  counter-affidavit today… but we want to avail of that last day, May 2; we would be putting up our defenses… our defense there is that she does not have any participation” in the Barayuga killing, he added.

14 Abril, 2025 Lunes

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DOH under Code White Alert

By J.Lo

“This measure aims to ensure readiness of health facilities and personnel to respond to any potential health emergencies during this period of increased public activity,” Department of Health (DOH) noted all hospitals and health facilities nationwide were placed on “Code White” alert yesterday as Filipinos began  observance of Holy Week.

DOH raised  alert that will remain in effect until Easter Sunday.

DOH said all medical personnel, especially those in emergency rooms and critical care units, are prepared for  potential increase in patient volume due to accidents, injuries, or other health-related incidents that may arise during  Holy Week.

It further assured  public of seamless and efficient response to health emergencies across different regions.

Health Secretary Ted Herbosa said  DOH will closely monitor health events and coordinate with regional and local health offices to ensure  synchronized and efficient response to emergencies.

Herbosa urged  public to keep  observance of  Holy Week safe and healthy.

DOH stressed importance of prioritizing health and safety as many Filipinos are set to travel, engage in religious activities, and attend family gatherings.

“Stay vigilant and take  necessary precautions to ensure  safe and healthy Holy Week,” Herbosa said, advising those traveling to always be on alert.

He also advised  public to stay hydrated and take  necessary precautions against  scorching heat to avoid heat stroke.

“Heat stroke can be avoided if you stay out of  sun drink, water regularly,” Herbosa said  adding food must be properly prepared and stored because it can easily spoil under summer heat.

While health services are easily accessible, Herbosa reminded public to observe minimum public health standards.

“We encourage everyone to observe  Holy Week responsibly, and those needing health care services can go to  DOH hospital near them,” he said.

Meanwhile,  Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has directed all local government units (LGUs),  Philippine National Police (PNP) and Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) to ensure  peaceful observance of Holy Week.

Interior Undersecretary Omar Romero,  also  officer-in-charge, in his Memorandum Circular 2025-058  addressed to all provincial governors, city and municipal mayors, punong barangays, DILG regional directors, chiefs of PNP and BFP  said  necessary actions should be done to guarantee  safety of all citizens who will be taking part in religious activities.

Under  memo,  DILG directed concerned officials to convene  local peace and order council and local disaster risk reduction and management councils, to ensure orderly public transportation and proper emergency medical services.

Romero ordered deployment of law and traffic enforcers, barangay tanods, barangay peacekeeping action teams, public safety forces, medical personnel and other force multipliers in local and national roads to provide assistance and intensify visibility and effective traffic management to motorists.

He directed  deployment of patrols in hotspots and crime-prone areas.

“PNP and BFP are likewise directed to be on full alert and to coordinate with, and provide necessary assistance to LGUs in employing stringent and appropriate measures to ensure  peaceful observance of  Holy Week,” Romero added.

He said  air, seaports and other transportation terminals, pilgrimages, churches, malls, markets, travel destinations and public places should be secured.

Romero tasked  BFP to continue its awareness campaign to ensure preparedness measures in case of fire emergencies.

14 Abril, 2025 Lunes

Joins Christian families in observance of Holy Month April

Warmest  Month April  in iskup

supports Food Month April

supports Araw ng Kagitingan 2025 theme Kabayanihan ng Beterano: Sandigan ng Kaunlaran ng Bagong Pilipinas 

election campaign period, gun ban in effect

No to Divorce!!!

Get well soon Nanay Angelita Santiago-Lopez, Happy 91st birthday Nanay  

No to SOGIE bill

congratulations Marked Men for Christ Philippines 565th  batch Seminar, January 30,31,February 1,2025, Kabaleyan Cove, San Carlos City, Pangasinan, looking forward to next batch July 16,2025, Baguio City

Congratulations to 18.8k views “Komedya O Komida” 6th  edition and  2k views “Komedya O Komida” 7th edition of our very own J.Lo

Family of the late Edison Palero appreciates everyone joined them in their bereavement 

Deepest sympathy to the family of the late Lourdes Co, her remains lies in St. Peter Chapels , Sucat, Paranaque

Congratulations to new set of interim officers of Luzon Convention of Southern Baptist Churches, Inc.-Servants of God in Christ Jesus Christian Ministries, Inc -moderator Dr. Enrico San Pedro Phd; Executive Secretary Jorge Lopez, Treasurer Rev. Nestor Sadim, Public Relation Officer Rev. Manuel Soliman

Happy Birthday Jo God-Saves Lopez and Ulysses Lopez, more birthdays to come

PM for any hospital discharge problem

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Headlines

Overseas Fils votes

By Nidz Godino

“Actually, as early as wee hours of morning, our kababayans abroad cast their votes,” Commission on Elections (Comelec)  Chairman George Garcia said Filipinos in various parts of the world started trooping to Philippine embassies and consulates as month-long overseas voting period began.

Said  overseas voting period would run until  end of voting hours in the Philippines on May 12.

In Singapore, Garcia said six Filipinos cast their votes at the kiosk at the embassy within 10 minutes after  voting period opened.

Aside from casting their votes for  May 2025 midterm polls in embassies and consulates, Comelec said registered overseas Filipino voters can also vote online.

“Voting for our kababayans abroad on 77 posts is via internet voting… those in 16 posts is through going to  embassy or  consulate,” Garcia noted.

Garcia said internet voting abroad is open 24 hours a day.

Meanwhile,  online voting in 77 areas commenced shortly after  test voting period for internet voting ended at midnight on Saturday.

Test online voting was initiated to familiarize Filipinos availing themselves of internet voting with  features of the system adopted by the commission for the first time.

First   to cast their votes, the Comelec said, were registered Filipino voters in New Zealand followed by those from Australia and Guam.

There are 1.231 million Filipino voters abroad. Of the number, only 48,000 have enrolled for online voting as of Friday.

Comelec spokesman John Rex Laudiangco said registered Filipino voters abroad still need to enroll to access  internet voting system.

Laudiangco added that  enrollment for  internet voting started last March 20 and will continue until May 12.

He likewise encouraged registered Filipino overseas voters to take advantage of  internet voting system so that they can cast their votes even in  convenience of their homes or wherever they are by using their cellphones or other gadgets.

Filipino seafarers, he said, can also participate in overseas voting even while at sea.

Over 50,000 government employees and other eligible individuals registered for local absentee voting, according to  Comelec.

Chairman Garcia reported  they received  total of 72,208 applications for local absentee voting, but only 57,569 were approved, while 14,638 were denied.

Comelec previously extended  application period for local absentee voting due to numerous requests.

Members of  Armed Forces of the Philippines, Philippine National Police and media practitioners who are on duty during election day can avail themselves of local absentee voting.

14 Abril, 2025 Lunes

Joins Christian families in observance of Holy Month April

Warmest  Month April  in iskup

supports Food Month April

supports Araw ng Kagitingan 2025 theme Kabayanihan ng Beterano: Sandigan ng Kaunlaran ng Bagong Pilipinas 

election campaign period, gun ban in effect

No to Divorce!!!

Get well soon Nanay Angelita Santiago-Lopez, Happy 91st birthday Nanay  

No to SOGIE bill

congratulations Marked Men for Christ Philippines 565th  batch Seminar, January 30,31,February 1,2025, Kabaleyan Cove, San Carlos City, Pangasinan, looking forward to next batch July 16,2025, Baguio City

Congratulations to 18.8k views “Komedya O Komida” 6th  edition and  2k views “Komedya O Komida” 7th edition of our very own J.Lo

Family of the late Edison Palero appreciates everyone joined them in their bereavement 

Deepest sympathy to the family of the late Lourdes Co, her remains lies in St. Peter Chapels , Sucat, Paranaque

Congratulations to new set of interim officers of Luzon Convention of Southern Baptist Churches, Inc.-Servants of God in Christ Jesus Christian Ministries, Inc -moderator Dr. Enrico San Pedro Phd; Executive Secretary Jorge Lopez, Treasurer Rev. Nestor Sadim, Public Relation Officer Rev. Manuel Soliman

Happy Birthday Jo God-Saves Lopez and Ulysses Lopez, more birthdays to come

PM for any hospital discharge problem

abs 2025, Bocaue, Bulacan

Headlines

Overseas Fils votes

By Nidz Godino

“Actually, as early as wee hours of morning, our kababayans abroad cast their votes,” Commission on Elections (Comelec)  Chairman George Garcia said Filipinos in various parts of the world started trooping to Philippine embassies and consulates as month-long overseas voting period began.

Said  overseas voting period would run until  end of voting hours in the Philippines on May 12.

In Singapore, Garcia said six Filipinos cast their votes at the kiosk at the embassy within 10 minutes after  voting period opened.

Aside from casting their votes for  May 2025 midterm polls in embassies and consulates, Comelec said registered overseas Filipino voters can also vote online.

“Voting for our kababayans abroad on 77 posts is via internet voting… those in 16 posts is through going to  embassy or  consulate,” Garcia noted.

Garcia said internet voting abroad is open 24 hours a day.

Meanwhile,  online voting in 77 areas commenced shortly after  test voting period for internet voting ended at midnight on Saturday.

Test online voting was initiated to familiarize Filipinos availing themselves of internet voting with  features of the system adopted by the commission for the first time.

First   to cast their votes, the Comelec said, were registered Filipino voters in New Zealand followed by those from Australia and Guam.

There are 1.231 million Filipino voters abroad. Of the number, only 48,000 have enrolled for online voting as of Friday.

Comelec spokesman John Rex Laudiangco said registered Filipino voters abroad still need to enroll to access  internet voting system.

Laudiangco added that  enrollment for  internet voting started last March 20 and will continue until May 12.

He likewise encouraged registered Filipino overseas voters to take advantage of  internet voting system so that they can cast their votes even in  convenience of their homes or wherever they are by using their cellphones or other gadgets.

Filipino seafarers, he said, can also participate in overseas voting even while at sea.

Over 50,000 government employees and other eligible individuals registered for local absentee voting, according to  Comelec.

Chairman Garcia reported  they received  total of 72,208 applications for local absentee voting, but only 57,569 were approved, while 14,638 were denied.

Comelec previously extended  application period for local absentee voting due to numerous requests.

Members of  Armed Forces of the Philippines, Philippine National Police and media practitioners who are on duty during election day can avail themselves of local absentee voting.