On Friday, the Department of Interior and Local Government Secretary Eduardo Año refused to recognize the executive order issued by Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia, where the LGU allows individuals not to wear face masks outdoors. #In60Words

Incoming Justice Secretary Crispin Boying Remulla on Thursday met with outgoing SOJ Menardo Guevarra on Thursday morning at the department for the transition process between the administrations. Remulla said he had an informative meeting with Guevarra and said issues surrounding the justice system is complicated. #In60words

Incoming Press Secretary Atty. Trixie Cruz-Angeles is currently considering the number of followers and engagements for the possible accreditation of vloggers to cover Malacañang, she said on Thursday. For now, she cannot say whether the accreditation of vloggers will be similar to those of reporters and media covering Malacañang pressers. #In60Words...

AltMobility PH urged the incoming Marcos admin to appoint transport officials that have demonstrated genuine empathy and concern for prioritizing the basic transportation needs of Filipinos. The advocacy group also called for a plan that will allow all Filipinos regardless of age, gender, and abilities easy access to places of employment and basic services. #In60Words...

Outgoing Senator and Presidential candidate Manny Pacquiao spent P129 million on his bid in the 2022 elections, his Statement of Contributions and Expenditures (SOCE) showed. Over P62 million were from his funds, P7 million were cash contributions, and P48 million were in-kind contributions. #In60Words

Incoming President Ferdinand Bongbong Marcos Jr. will attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in Thailand in November, his camp reported Wednesday. During their courtesy call earlier this week, Thai Charg� d Affaires Thawat Sumitmor personally invited Marcos to the APEC Summit. The APEC Summit 2022 will happen on November 18 and 19. #In60Words...

Presumptive Vice President Sara Duterte spent P216.19 million, sourced entirely from in-kind contributions, on her 2022 campaign, reported on her Statement of Contributions and Expenditures (SOCE) today. In-kind contributions from her political party, Lakas Christian Muslim Democrats (LAKAS-CMD), amounted to P136,609,244.91, while in-kind donations from other sources amounted to P79,581,690.15. #In60Words...

Even though he did not give his tacit endorsement to president-elect Ferdinand Bongbong Marcos Jr., outgoing President Rodrigo Duterte called on the Filipino people to rally behind the new administration and its leaders, as he stressed that the publics support and solidarity are needed by Marcos. #In60words

Presumptive president Ferdinand Bongbong Marcos Jr. ordered a budget review for various agencies so that some funds could be recast to the health and education sectors, incoming Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma, said on Tuesday. Reports that many Filipinos do not know how to read and write produced Marcos's directive, said Laguesma. #In60Words...

Several streets in the downtown area near the city hall and the neighboring areas in Davao City will be closed to vehicles on June 19 for the inauguration of Vice President-elect Sara Z. Duterte-Carpio, the 15th Vice President of the Republic of the Philippines. #In60words

The Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) is set to interview 24 applicants for two vacancies in the Court of Appeals (CA) and one vacancy in the Court of Tax Appeals (CTA). #In60words

Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra on Thursday said that he approved the recommendation of NBI officer in charge Eric Distor to relieve NBI Cybercrime Investigation and Assessment Center head, Victor Lorenzo, from the alleged anomalous operation in Manila. #In60Words

According to Northern Samar Rep. Paul Daza, presumptive president Marcos Jr. should avoid appointing who have alleged unethical officials to the Bureau of Customs if he is serious about fixing corruption in the governments revenue collection. #In60Words

Malacanang on Thursday told that they respect Commission on Appointment on not acting on the Chief Executives appointments for the Commission on Elections Commissioners, Commission on Elections Chairman, Commission on Audit Chairperson, and Civil Service Commission Chairperson. Sen. Cynthia Villar, Chairperson of the constitutional offices committee, adjourned because of the lack of quorum. #In60Words...

President-elect Ferdinand Bongbong Marcos Jr. will take his oath at National Museum of Philippines building on June 30, his incoming Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles said. Presidential Management Staff (PMS) Secretary-designate Zenaida Naida Angping said the venue matched the requirements for their event. #In60words