Right here’s a fast roundup of at the moment’s prime tales:
The nation’s unemployment fee fell to three.9 p.c in Might, from 4.1 p.c within the previous month, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported on Tuesday.
This implies there have been 2.03 million jobless people in Might, down from 2.06 million earlier than.
The Metropolis Board of Canvassers (CBOC) of Manila has formally proclaimed Bienvenido “Benny” Abante Jr. because the duly elected consultant of town’s sixth district within the 2025 midterm elections.
The proclamation was held at 9 a.m. on Tuesday on the Workplace of the Election Officer for Manila’s third district in Ermita.
Two extra senators have signed a decision, calling for the instant repatriation of former President Rodrigo Duterte from the Hague, Netherlands.
Sen. Robin Padilla stated his decision, which he has but to file within the twentieth Congress, was signed by senators Christopher “Bong” Go and Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, two identified allies of Duterte.