Dev Flores

The National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) will soon publish the new administrative order on the issuance of Persons with Disability (PWD) ID, according to NCDA Executive Director Glenda Relova.

“So in the coming days po, ilalathala na din po ng NCDA yung ating bagong administrative order,” she said in an interview on PTV 

Relova mentioned that in a new administrative order, individuals with apparent disabilities are no longer required to submit another medical certificate upon registration.

“Pag apparent ka, hindi mo na kinakailangang magbigay pa ng panibagong medical certificate kasi kita naman po yung disability,” she said

The initiative aims to make the process more accessible and convenient for the PWD.

Relova also noted that the NCDA is coordinating with the local government units in making the registration processes more disability-friendly.

With reports from Joan Nano

Cavite 4th District Representative Kiko Barzaga officially took oath as a member of Partido ng Demokratiko Pilipino or PDP Laban this Wednesday, April 29, 2026.

The political party confirmed that in a Facebook post, welcoming the congressman as an official member following his attendance at the Basic Membership Seminar (BMS) held at the National Headquarters in Sta. Mesa, Manila.

Former President Rodrigo Duterte currently leads PDP Laban. National officials include Sen. Robin Padilla, Sen. Bong Go, and Sen. Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa.

Barzaga also shared photos on his own page, confirming his transfer to the new party.

Before joining PDP Laban, Barzaga was a member of the National Unity Party (NUP), which is currently led by House Deputy Speaker and Antipolo City 1st District Representative Ronaldo Puno.

With reports from Joan Nano

In the inauguration of fire facilities and meetings with local officials in Catanduanes, Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla recognizes the 50% decrease in crime across the Philippines. This decline is attributed to the enforcement of the Safer Cities Initiative, primarily in Metro Manila.

“Bumagsak ang krimen by 50 percent sa buong Pilipinas. Hindi lang po sa mga kilalang siyudad, sa malalaking siyudad sa buong Pilipinas,” the Secretary said via DILG press release

[“Crime has dropped by 50% across the Philippines. This is  not just in well-known cities, but in major cities throughout the country.”]

Remulla also noted that peace and order depend on the effective enforcement of the law. He emphasized that through proper implementation and cooperation of both the barangay and the police, achieving peace and order is highly attainable.

On previous reports, the PNP showed a decline in the figure of arrests - from 7,886 (April 16) to 6,514 (April 19).

The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) previously advised the police officials to always exercise common sense in the enforcement of the ordinances.

“Yun po yung instruction natin sa ating mga kapulisan na the implementation of ordinances dapat nandon yung compassion at tsaka common sense,” according to NCRPO Acting Director PMGen. Anthony Aberin

[“That’s our instruction to our police officers, in the implementation of ordinances, compassion and common sense must be present.”]

The Department of Education (DepEd) has announced a new opportunity for Senior High School graduates through a designated “green lane” for those who aspire to apply for a job in a National Job Fair hosted by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE).

According to DepEd, graduates must present their school ID and the Certificate of Graduation or Completion to access the green lane.

The venues and dates for the job fair can be found in the link below:

The National Job Fair is available in different regions. The event kicked off on April 27, 2026, in Mountain Province, while the other regions, like NCR, are scheduled to begin on April 30, 2026 until May 15, 2026.

The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) raised the 3rd-level fire alarm in the residential area in Purok 2 Hacienda Rosario, Sucat, Muntinlupa City today, April 29, 2025. 

According to the local government, they are currently coordinating with the Social Services Department (SSD) to provide temporary shelter fior for the families affected by the fire incident.

Mayor Ruffy Biazon confirmed this through an official Facebook post of the City Government of Muntinlupa.

“Naghahanda na ang ating SSD sa pagbibigay ng nararapat na assistance para sa mga apektado,” he said

[Our SSD is already preparing the necessary assistance for those affected.”]

The city is also working with the barangay and other concerned agencies to ensure the safety of the affected residents.