Vice President Sara Duterte has raised concerns about the appointment of Maj. Gen. Nicolas Torre III as the Philippine National Police chief, calling it “too sketchy” due to findings from a Senate investigation into the arrest of her father, former President Rodrigo Duterte.
The Philippines House of Representatives approved House Bill No. 11376, raising the minimum wage by P200 daily. The bill passed with 171 votes in favor and one against. It allows the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Boards to implement wage increases even after the bill becomes law. The wage hike aims to provide economic relief to minimum wage earners and awaits presidential approval. The House’s decision aligns with efforts to improve labor conditions amid rising living costs.
The transfer of former Negros Oriental Congressman Arnolfo Teves Jr. to a different detention facility has been temporarily paused as his legal team filed a motion to consolidate his multiple criminal cases. These cases include allegations related to a 2023 shooting involving Governor Roel Degamo and the 2019 killing of a former board member.
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) in the Philippines plans nighttime voter registration to boost participation for the December 1 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE). This initiative, part of the Register Anywhere Program (RAP), aims to increase accessibility and voter engagement by offering both daytime and nighttime registration from July 1 to 11.
New Philippine National Police Chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III announced plans to bolster the Internal Affairs Service during a press briefing. This initiative aims to enhance accountability and oversight within the police force.
The Philippine Statistics Authority reported that ischaemic heart disease was the leading cause of death in the Philippines in 2024, accounting for 19.3% of deaths. Neoplasms ranked second at 11.1%.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. appointed Maj. Gen. Nicolas Torre III as the new Philippine National Police Chief, emphasizing his leadership abilities. Outgoing PNP Chief Gen. Rommel Marbil clarified that this appointment was not connected to any past actions involving former President Rodrigo Duterte.
Former Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr. returns to the Philippines after deportation from Timor-Leste. Teves faces charges related to the Pamplona massacre, including the murder of Gov. Roel Degamo. He arrived in Davao City and will be held by the National Bureau of Investigation.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announces the continuation of the P20/kg rice program until 2028 during the ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, emphasizing its importance for food security and affordability amidst public skepticism.
The National Bureau of Investigation seized over PHP 120 million worth of counterfeit luxury goods in Manila and Parañaque. The operation targeted stalls and buildings distributing fake items, securing 1,002 products. The NBI continues its efforts to combat intellectual property rights violations, urging public cooperation against the sale of counterfeit goods.