READ MONOGRAPH Cipher, the cybersecurity division of Prosegur Group, has announced a strategic partnership with ECIJA a law firms specializing in digital economy and compliance This collaboration aims to deliver comprehensive Governance and Compliance (GRC) and cybersecurity solutions across Spain The agreement will help clients navigate and comply with the ever-evolving cybersecurity regulations in each country by integrating organizational By combining Cipher’s expertise in cybersecurity architectures with ECIJA’s legal and regulatory acumen the partnership will offer businesses a complete analysis of their security posture and a tailored action plan to meet various regulatory requirements and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) both companies will jointly develop cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions with a practical focus on governance “This new agreement represents a significant step in our goal of leading cybersecurity transformation By merging secure business process architectures with compliance measures we can enhance how we operate and the services we provide to organizations.” emphasized that “this alliance strengthens our commitment to cybersecurity and regulatory compliance by developing a comprehensive global solution that meets the growing demand for specialized risk and compliance services in the 18 jurisdictions where we operate Cybersecurity is not just a technical issue but also a legal and organizational challenge that requires a holistic approach.” The partnership represents a fusion of decades of expertise in their respective fields applying the latest technological advancements Cipher’s SPIP solution combines cybersecurity architects with ethical hackers to identify vulnerabilities and misconfigurations ultimately reducing implementation time and associated costs ECIJA will oversee the legal and organizational implementation of security measures ensuring compliance with international standards Cipher and ECIJA provide businesses with a customized business-centric cybersecurity strategy that protects operations while ensuring full regulatory compliance Cases & Lacambra appoints Manuel Álvarez as director… It represents the main source of information in the legal business sector in Spain and Portugal The digital magazine – and its portal – address to the protagonists of law firms and in-house lawyers The magazine is available for free on the website and on Google Play and App Store information about deals and their advisors For further information, please visit the Group’s website www.lcpublishinggroup.com Copyright © 2022 ALM Media Properties, LLC. The law firms have brought in partners and an of counsel in the areas of antitrust and competition, banking and finance, and patent law. Law firms Norton Rose Fulbright ECIJA and Gómez-Acebo & Pombo have added to their Italian and Iberian practices Norton Rose Fulbright has brought in two partners to its antitrust and competition practice in Italy The Recorder National Law Journal Law.com Brugh Lower of Gibbons has entered an appearance for industrial equipment supplier Devco Corporation in a pending trademark infringement lawsuit accusing the defendant of selling knock-off Graco products 18 in New Jersey District Court by Rivkin Radler on behalf of Graco Inc Read More Yalowitz of Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer have entered their appearances for Hanaco Venture Capital and its executives 24 in New York Southern District Court by Zell accuses the defendants of negligently and fraudulently managing the plaintiff's $1 million investment Read More Attorneys from A&O Shearman has stepped in as defense counsel for Toronto-Dominion Bank and other defendants in a pending securities class action 11 in New York Southern District Court by Bleichmar Fonti & Auld accuses the defendants of concealing the bank's 'pervasive' deficiencies in regards to its compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act and the quality of its anti-money laundering controls Read More a Pennsylvania company providing shared communications infrastructure Wolf of Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani to fend off a pending breach-of-contract lawsuit 25 in Michigan Eastern District Court by Hooper Hathaway PC on behalf of The Town Residences LLC accuses Crown Castle of failing to transfer approximately $30,000 in utility payments from T-Mobile in breach of a roof-top lease and assignment agreement Read More Schwartz of McCarter & English have stepped in as defense counsel to Electrolux Home Products Inc 26 in New York Eastern District Court by Poulos Lopiccolo PC and Nagel Rice LLP on behalf of David Stern alleges that the defendant's refrigerators’ drawers and shelving repeatedly break and fall apart within months after purchase Read More Already have an account? Sign In Recommended firm ECIJA (Costa Rica) has strengthened its offering by absorbing local corporate law boutique Acacia Legal expert analysis and essential resources from the Latin Lawyer experts Copyright © Law Business ResearchCompany Number: 03281866 VAT: GB 160 7529 10 This firm has professional notice in the Latin Lawyer 250 Get more from LLSign up to our daily email alert Unlock unlimited access to all Latin Lawyer content THE Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards foiled the Gensan Warriors' final assault to prevail, 83-76, on Saturday and extend their lead in the MPBL 2025 Season at The Capital Arena in Ilagan GenSan threatened at 75-77 with 2 minutes and 54 seconds left, but Nueva Ecija stood its ground holding the Warriors to a free throw while coming through with six out of eight tries to seal their ninth straight win of the season Ryan Costelo led Nueva Ecija with 16 points but Billy Robles emerged as the Best Player by pouring all of his nine points in the fourth quarter and grabbing12 rebounds Other Rice Vanguards who delivered were Christian Manaytay with 10 points the first MPBL player to tally 2,000 points Gensan fell to 4-5 despite homegrown Cristopher Masaglang's 16 points and Marwin Dionisio's 12 points and 10 rebounds in the race for playoff spots are 2019 winner San Juan (7-0) reigning back-to-back titlist Pampanga (8-1) last year's losing finalist Quezon Province (8-1) and Abra Solid North (8-1) the Ilagan Isabela Cowboys pulled away at 79-66 en route to a 5-5 slate Joshua Guiab with 15 points and 3 rebounds slipped to 4-5 despite Levi Hernandez's 25 points after the first quarter and padded that lead till the end John Lloyd Clemente led Pampanga with 14 points Other Giant Lanterns who shone in their fifth straight win were Archie Concepcion with 10 points and 5 rebounds and Jhaymo Eguilos with 10 points and 5 rebounds which tasted its fourth straight loss after winning the first two 3 assists and 2 steals from Christian Rivera and 10 points from homegrown Jerome Garcia The MPBL resumes on Monday at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig with games pitting Sarangani against Bulacan at 4 p.m. Get more of the latest sports news & updates on SPIN.ph Spin.ph has been granted the NPC Seal of Registration in recognition of the successful registration of its DPO and DPS We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience on Spin.ph. 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Find out more here The Commission on Elections has issued a show-cause order against Cabiao Nueva Ecija Mayor Ramil Rivera over controversial remarks he allegedly made during separate campaign rallies for Eleksyon 2025 you are hereby ordered to show cause in writing within a non-extendible period of three days from receipt hereof and to explain why a complaint for election offense and/or a petition for disqualification should not be filed against you,” the Comelec's Task Force SAFE said in the show-cause order 11116 with statements that may constitute gender-based harassment and discriminatory labeling One such remark involved Rivera referring to a rival as “supot” (uncircumcised) which the Comelec flagged as inappropriate and offensive pakituli mo lang," Rivera was quoted as saying (My brother here dislikes uncircumcised men I told him our opponents have done nothing but criticize—probably because they’re still uncircumcised also known as the Anti-Discrimination and Fair Campaigning Guidelines prohibits labeling individuals or groups as terrorists It also covers acts of bullying and discrimination based on gender 11116—further designates all election-related activities and platforms as “safe spaces” for the 2025 national and local elections.  It also expands the definition of election offenses to include child abuse The Comelec has issued multiple show-cause orders to candidates for violating these guidelines.  it filed a motu proprio disqualification case against a Pasig congressional aspirant over lewd remarks directed at single mothers For more Eleksyon 2025 related content and updates, visit GMA News Online's Eleksyon 2025 microsite {{gallery.imageDetails.images.0.description}} Antas da Cunha Ecija has announced the promotion of Tatiana Cardoso to professional partner and the integration of associate Diogo Melo into the firm’s French-speaking team “These are two initiatives that reflect the strengthening of our commitment to a business unit that has been evolving steadily largely due to the rise in French investment in Portugal representing a 15% increase compared to the previous year” He concludes: “Considering that France is currently one of Portugal’s main trading partners we believe the growth potential of this business unit is clear we will not hesitate to further strengthen the team whenever necessary.” Tatiana Cardoso joined the firm as coordinator of the French desk in October 2021 She holds a law degree and a postgraduate degree in advanced tax law from the Faculty of Law of the University of Lisbon Her background also includes the role of assistant in the tax benefits module part of the postgraduate and master’s program in tax law at the Faculty of Law of the University of Porto Diogo Silva Melo joined Antas da Cunha Ecija as an associate Lawyer in 2024 where he was part of the firm’s French desk and held a coordination role at the Porto office His preferred areas of practice are tax law He holds a law degree and a master’s in forensic legal sciences from the Faculty of Law of the University of Coimbra Fieldfisher incorporates Samuel González as new labor partner Pedro Vaz de Almada joins Lisbonlaw as head… Highly Recommended Costa Rican firm Zurcher Odio & Raven has bolstered its real estate and tourism offering by hiring a partner from local Recommended outfit ECIJA (Costa Rica) NTT DATA, a leader in digital technologies, and ECIJA a top law firm in digital economy regulation have announced a strategic partnership to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence solutions The collaboration aims to provide innovative AI-driven services while ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory frameworks This alliance will develop digital products and services that address the increasing impact of technology on corporate business models It focuses on integrating business processes all while navigating legal and technical barriers requires a secure regulatory framework to maximize synergies and foster growth Head of Generative AI for Europe and LATAM at NTT DATA emphasized the importance of ECIJA’s legal expertise in overcoming regulatory challenges:“Innovation is not just about developing technology; it’s about ensuring its proper implementation within a secure legal framework.” ECIJA partners Alonso Hurtado and Teresa Pereyra and innovation are crucial for any company today Our role is to provide a regulatory framework that enables innovation supporting clients in their digital transformation.” Devesa advises Nax Agtech on Majority Stake Acquisition… LETSLAW closes 2024 with a turnover of 1.5… Spanish firm ECIJA has opened an office in Peru by combining with Lima-headquartered Berninzon & Benavides Abogados ECIJA has advised Bowfinger International Pictures and Esto También Pasará in the production of the film “Un Funeral de Locos” a Spanish remake of the famous comedy “Un Funeral de Muerte” The law firm has assisted its production company in all aspects related to audiovisual production particularly in the hiring of technical and artistic staff as well as in the application for general project funding from the Instituto de la Cinematografía y de las Artes Audiovisuales This support was provided with the collaboration of producers María Luisa Gutiérrez and Álvaro Ariza who recently won the Goya Award for Best Film for “La Infiltrada.” together with partner Elena Ordúñez (pictured) and lawyers Alejandro Díaz and José Ignacio Gómez CMS advises Cicor Group on the acquisition of… Clifford Chance on the acquisition of an stake… Ecija has strengthened its competition law department by appointing Rafael Piqueras as new partner in its Madrid office Piqueras transits from Deloitte Legal España where he was the director of competition and EU law matters in which he has significant international experience The new Ecija partner has advised companies across multiple sectors on merger control as well as the design and implementation of compliance programs in competition law Rafael has participated in high-profile national and international competition cases working in multijurisdictional teams and advising clients across various industries including regulated sectors such as technology Piqueras worked at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer for 12 years in the antitrust He holds a Law degree from Universidad Pontificia Comillas ICAI-ICADE a master’s in Business Legal Advice from IE Law School and a specialization in EU Competition Law from King’s College London Rafael has also developed a strong academic profile teaching at prestigious universities and postgraduate programs he is an active member of the specialized legal community serving as a Board Member of the Spanish Association for the Defense of Competition (AEDC) and as a Non-Governmental Advisor (NGA) for the Spanish National Markets and Competition Commission (CNMC) in the International Competition Network (ICN) stated: “The addition of Rafael Piqueras to reinforce the competition area in Madrid marks another step in our strategic commitment to multidisciplinary growth His extensive experience in Competition Law and international expertise strengthen our advisory capabilities in an increasingly regulated and globalized environment will allow us to enhance our value proposition for clients in Spain and Latin America.” Rafael Piqueras commented: “I join Ecija with great enthusiasm together with the outstanding group of professionals at the firm It is an honor for me to take on the challenge of driving the competition law practice and contributing to Ecija’s ambitious national and international growth plan.” the Spanish law firm now has more than 220 partners and over 1,400 professionals in its global structure further strengthening its Competition Law practice in Spain Diego Ferreiro joins López-Ibor DPM as a partner Ecija has provided legal advice to the production company Komodo Studio in the production of the first season of the documentary series “Aitana: Metamorphosis” It is a portrait of the singer Aitana’s career from her beginnings in Operación Triunfo to the present day the challenges she has faced along the way and her creative process The documentary has just been released on Netflix where it already occupies the top 1 of most watched premieres In this project the firm has advised Komodo Studio in the contracting of the production and management of the risks associated with the development and recording of the work with the support of Sandra Torrillas Rodríguez Pérez-Llorca advises GuideBridge on the acquisition of 100%… Abdón Pedrajas consolidates the signing of the II… Ecija has advised Par Producciones on the new HBO series “Culiacanazo herederos del narco” which will unravel the serious events that occurred in October 2019 following the failed attempt to arrest one of the sons of the leader of the Sinaloa Cartel and the wave of violence that occurred in Culiacán and the security crisis that continues to affect thousands of people The firm has advised on all issues related to audiovisual production (service contracts and in matters of Right to Information and Freedom of Expression particularly in relation to possible collisions with the rights to Honor Personal and Family Privacy and Self-Image Alejandro Díaz (senior associate) and Jaime Velasco Pérez-Mulet (associate) have participated in the project BBVA Spark and MytripleA sign a €30 million… Deloitte Legal advises on the acquisition of a… Ecija exceeds the barrier of 100 million euros in global turnover which represents a growth of 11.5% compared to the previous year (91.8 million euros) This result reflects the firm’s activity in the 18 jurisdictions in which it operates (Spain its turnover amounted to 49.2 million euros our growth reflects a strategic evolution based on high-impact projects the attraction of the best talent and the consolidation of Ecija as the firm of reference in digital economy,” highlights Hugo Écija dedication and adaptability of our team are the driving force behind Ecija making a difference and demonstrating that at Ecija we are not only leaders in law but also in the transformation of legal services themselves Thanks to our vision and commitment to innovation we are redefining the legal sector and positioning ourselves as a global benchmark” Ecija’s sustained growth has been driven by its strategic commitment to the digital economy and artificial intelligence key elements in its transformation into a “Full AI Firm” Revenue growth and geographic expansion continue to be strategic axes for the firm in both Portugal and Latin America the firm has strengthened its global presence with the incorporation of new partners the opening of key practice areas in Spain “This growth not only consolidates our leadership but also prepares us to anticipate the challenges of a constantly evolving legal and technological environment,” emphasizes the firm’s founder Pérez-Llorca advises Tikehau Capital on the acquisition of… A Worldwide España appoints four new quota partners ECIJA has announced the incorporation of Elena Michelena Fernández-Cereceda as a new partner in the Public and Regulatory Law practice at its Barcelona office With more than 30 years of experience in public law Michelena has built a distinguished career specializing in public procurement and advising public administrations and regulated companies She has led key projects in bidding procedures and adapting to regulations in strategic sectors solidifying her reputation as a leading expert in her field she has held leadership roles in prestigious firms such as Uría & Menéndez and Garrigues and Andersen as well as prominent positions in public institutions like the Agència de Gestió d’Ajuts Universitaris i de Recerca (AGAUR) A graduate in Law from the University of Barcelona Michelena has enhanced her academic foundation with specialized training in corporate and administrative law making her a versatile and innovative professional This appointment is part of ECIJA’s broader growth strategy reinforcing its Public and Regulatory Law practice in Barcelona and contributing to its global expansion With more than 220 partners and over 1,400 professionals worldwide the firm continues to deliver cutting-edge legal solutions across its areas of expertise José Luis Blanco promoted to general counsel and… Antas da Cunha Ecija announces the incorporation of Joana Pinto former senior legal counsel of Accenture Portugal and member of the Executive Committee of Accenture Portugal after 17 years as new partner and co-head of the Technology Transactions Unit “she was the ‘piece’ we were missing.” And he explains: “Very early on we identified a space in the legal world that we believed we could occupy: Digital Law Adapting traditional areas to this technological language is something that does not come naturally to us over the years we have been strengthening our skills and competencies incorporating into the team those we consider the best.” Pinto is a specialist in the regulation and governance of artificial intelligence negotiation of technology contracts and corporate governance she has extensive experience in advising on highly complex technology transactions in the public and private sectors in both national and international contexts With over 25 years’ professional experience he has built up a solid track record in multinational technology companies aligning legal strategies with business objectives and mitigating risks he led the Legal Department of Accenture Portugal where he was a member of the Executive Committee and was also responsible for Accenture’s legal operations in Angola and Mozambique she worked as In-House Counsel at Capgemini and was legal advisor to the Deputy Secretary of State of the Minister of Internal Affairs in the XVI Constitutional Government She has written several opinion articles on law applied to technology and is a regular speaker at national and international conferences on topics such as artificial intelligence and its legal challenges She has a law degree from the Portuguese Catholic University executive training in Financial Accounting from Harvard Business School in Organizational Leadership from AESE Business School and a post-graduate degree in Telecommunications Law from the University of Coimbra what attracted her to the firm was “the combination of technical excellence with a practical and visionary approach focused on legal solutions that impact clients’ businesses In the current context of emerging technologies legal advice cannot be reactive; it has to anticipate challenges and offer solutions that balance theory and practice.” Antas da Cunha Écija is a firm that understands the complexity of the times we live in and stands out for its ability to transform regulatory challenges into strategic opportunities for clients” Fernando Antas da Cunha reveals the strategy that the firm will adopt this year: “In 2025 we will have completed 10 years of activity In recent years we have experienced very significant growth 2025 will be different.” The managing partner of Antas da Cunha Ecija explains why: “It will be a year of consolidation We will certainly follow the market closely but our priority will be to adjust processes develop competencies and find new ways to add value and expertise to our clients and partners using technological tools based on Artificial Intelligence.” The second part of Pinsent Masons’ project in… GA_P advises Antai Ventures in the creation of… Ecija strengthens its banking and financial law practice with the signing of Jesús Estévez the firm adds more than 215 partners and over 1,400 professionals to its global structure and expands its range of services and strengthens its banking and finance law practice in Spain managing partner of the firm: “The incorporation of Jesús Estévez and his team is a clear example of our commitment to attract the best talent in the sector His broad experience and deep knowledge in key areas of business law reinforce our commitment to strategic growth in the transactional area aligned with our multidisciplinary expansion strategy will allow us to strengthen our value proposition for clients in Spain and Latin America consolidating ECIJA as a benchmark in the sector.” Ecija’s new partner has extensive international experience in finance as well as restructurings and refinancings he has a strong specialization in structured asset finance transactions and has significant experience in sectors such as audiovisual Jesús has advised on more than 100 complex transactions valued at over 15 billion euros working with national and international financial institutions A graduate in Law from the University of Vigo with an extraordinary award and a Master’s degree in International Banking and Finance Law from the London School of Economics (LSE) as a postgraduate scholar of the Barrié de la Maza Foundation Jesús has developed his career in leading national and international law firms Jesús Estévez has indicated: “I am very grateful to Ecija for the opportunity to join a differential project in the market and excited to help in its growth strategy” Ecija adds more than 215 partners and more than 1,400 professionals to its global structure and expands its range of services and strengthens the practice of banking and financial law in Spain Urbasolar (Axpo) acquires Adriana Energía: Advisors Forvis Mazars appoints Santiago Casadejús as President in… Ecija has announced a significant development: Alia Capital Partners is joining its capital structure will see the private equity acquire a minority stake in the law firm The financial details of the investment have not been disclosed but the majority ownership remains firmly with the existing partners will continue to lead as Executive Chairman Pablo Jiménez de Parga will serve as Vice President while Alejandro Touriño will remain as Managing Partner This leadership team is set to guide the firm towards ambitious future goals The infusion of capital from Alia Capital Partners is poised to accelerate Ecija’s strategic plan The firm aims to consolidate and expand its business across Spain with a projected revenue target of €150 million by 2028 Ecija expects to surpass €100 million in revenue demonstrating strong growth and market presence Recognized by the Financial Times in 2022 as the most innovative firm in continental Europe the law firm is committed to leveraging this investment to further enhance its technological capabilities The firm plans to develop proprietary technological solutions adding to the more than 20 new partners anticipated in 2024 The entry of Alia Capital Partners marks a pivotal moment for Ecija reinforcing its strategic vision and commitment to innovation With sustained leadership and fresh capital Ecija is well-positioned to continue its trajectory of growth and excellence in the legal sector Alia Capital has retained PKF Attest as legal labour and financial due diligence advisor and Main Legal as legal advisor in the transaction Youandlaw advises Unusuals in Securing €1 Million for… Júlia Bacaria Gea Joins Augusta Abogados as Partner… The rapidly growing Spanish firm will use PE funds to attract new partners, teams and open new offices in Spain and abroad. 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Sign In ECIJA has advised the company Freshly Cosmetics in the process of restructuring its professionals at Freshly Park in Reus (Tarragona) and in the presentation and formalization of a Collective Redundancy which concluded with an agreement with the workers It was recognized that the cause for the redundancy was valid and it was agreed to terminate 52 positions across various categories The Labour Inspectorate of Tarragona has favorably reported on the agreement concluding a complex process to the satisfaction of both the workers’ representatives and the company included active participation from the firm’s manager Carlos Carril and associate Sandra Oliveira Novoa Clifford Chance advises Ardian on the closing of… Abreu advises Cusp Capital on investment round This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Ecija has reinforced its Corporate Governance and Technology and Telecommunications (TMT) practices with the promotion of Juan Carlos Guerrero and Marina Torres as new partners in the Madrid office The firm continues its commitment to internal talent and team growth having promoted 32 professionals in its Madrid office to date a prominent and one of the most dynamic areas of the firm led by Alejandro Touriño He has developed his career at Ecija since 2016 advising large corporations on digital matters who joined the firm four years ago from Ramón y Cajal Abogados regularly advises IBEX 35 and continuous market companies and specialises in corporate governance and corporate law Her promotion reinforces her advising large companies on regulatory matters and compliance These promotions reflect Ecija’s ongoing strategy to strengthen key practice areas and support its expansion in the legal sector The firm has made a strong start to 2025 with a couple of key signings such as Rafael Piqueras to reinforce the competition area Ashurst advises Lighthouse Properties on €93M acquisition Cuatrecasas and CS’Associados advise on hospitals group acquisition Ecija has advised Transgourmet Ibérica a benchmark in the distribution to the hotel and catering and proximity supermarket sector in the due diligence process and in the agreement for the creation of a joint venture with Nudisco dedicated to the commercialization of canned food with the aim of boosting its proximity supermarket business in the Levante area will include 33 supermarkets currently owned by Nudisco: 19 under the Kuups banner These establishments have a total staff of 356 people and a sales area of approximately 20,000 m2 which has been led by Leticia Domínguez and Patricia Liñan partners of the commercial and competition area of Ecija Madrid has been supported by Carmen Ciurana and Jaime Torres João Ventura is the new head of legal… New developments in severance payments: legal keys and… Ecija has advised the production company Volcano Films on the legal aspects of the Norwegian production of the miniseries La Palma Ecija has managed the Canary Islands tax incentive related to the project La Palma has become one of the most watched non-English speaking series since its premiere this thriller is inspired by the tragedy that occurred on the island of La Palma in 2021 due to the eruption of the Tajogaite volcano which devastated the island for more than 80 days The project has been led by Ecija partners Helena Suárez and Carmen Aguado VdA hosts launch event for Portuguese satellites into… Pinsent Masons advises on the sale of the… ECIJA‘s Media Team has played a crucial role in providing legal advisory services for two major audiovisual productions: the Disney+ series “Custodia Repartida” and the feature film “Mala Influencia.” directed by Javier Fesser and featuring Ricard Farré Alejandro Díaz and Jaime Velasco ensured the legal compliance of all production elements from technical-artist contracts to rights clearance directed by Chloé Wallace and based on a Wattpad literary hit ECIJA has also advised Nadie Es Perfecto with a team led by partner Elena Ordúñez and lawyers Alejandro Díaz accompanying in all matters relating to audiovisual production in the hiring of its technical-artistic staff or in relation to the application for general project aid from the Instituto de la Cinematografía y de las Artes Audiovisuales for the project New leadership appointed to ICC competition commission KGSA appoints Manuel de Carvalho as partner and… the newly elected diocesan administrator of the Diocese of San Jose de Nueva Ecija The Diocese of San Jose de Nueva Ecija on Friday announced the election of Father Getty Ferrer as its diocesan administrator The announcement came a day after Bishop Roberto Mallari was installed as the new bishop of Tarlac on March 27 Mallari had served the Diocese of San Jose for nearly 13 years before being transferred to the nearby Diocese of Tarlac has been serving as the diocese’s vicar general Getty in this new mission of service,” the diocese said as we prepare together for the arrival of the new bishop,” it added Joseph the Worker Cathedral in San Jose City A delegation from the Department of Agriculture (DA) visited the Korea Agricultural Machinery Industry Cooperative (KAMICO) in South Korea to explore investment opportunities and coordinate policies for the planned 20-hectare Korea Agriculture Machinery Industry Complex in Nueva Ecija Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel said the project plays a crucial role in realizing President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s vision of a modernized Philippine agriculture “one that ensures food security and uplifts the lives of our farmers.” The delegation discussed the package of investment incentives the Philippine government offers to foreign investors under the CREATE More Act involving a six-year income tax holiday and a reduced corporate income tax rate The delegation also tackled land lease concerns particularly the rental cost for the Cabanatuan City site The DA pledged to coordinate with the local government to establish a fair rental rate acceptable to both investors and the LGU ensuring the smooth rollout of the project KAMICO requested a follow-up meeting with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Manila to finalize details and assess the benefits for their member companies the delegation met with Tong Yang Moolsan (TYM) a leading South Korean agri-machinery firm with over 70 years of industry experience Known for its customized tractors and specialized equipment TYM has participated in Philippine agri-machinery roadshows and supplied machinery under the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) in partnership with the Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization and DA Regional Field Offices The DA asked TYM to develop machinery suited for high-value crops such as coffee taking into account the Philippines’ diverse agricultural landscape a South Korean firm known for its innovative machinery for rice and high-value crops Asia Tech expressed its intention to participate in the initiative by sourcing local materials for machinery production The company also committed to tailoring its equipment designs to match local agricultural conditions enhancing efficiency and effectiveness for Filipino farmers © All Rights Reserved. 2025 | Manila Standard | Developed by Neitiviti Studios have significantly increased due to a shortage in supply According to a Balitanghali report on Monday tomatoes are now priced at P130 to P180 per kilo at the Sangitan Public Market.  The shortage has been linked to agricultural damage caused by tropical cyclones that struck the Philippines in 2024 tomato prices have also surged as retailers factored in additional costs.  tomatoes are being sold for up to P400 per kilo making them more expensive than some pork cuts such as liempo which is priced between P360 and P380 per kilo.  the Department of Agriculture (DA) reported that tomato prices ranged from P200 to P360 per kilo The DA was also monitoring the following produce prices (per kilo): Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism Philippines – Around 300 farming families in Nueva Ecija have worked on the land of their ancestors for more than five decades a land dispute with a congressman’s group has put their livelihood and long-held rights in jeopardy The Bayanihang Magsasaka ng Sangilo Association Incorporated (BMSAI) has farmed about 1,000 hectares across Sitio Cunakon, Sitio Bayukbok, Sitio Sangilo, and Sitio Minalungao in Barangay Pias, General Tinio, and the neighboring Barangay Macabaklay in Gapan City The land has been a cornerstone of their lives for over 50 years the farmers have grown vegetables and fruits But the peace they’ve known for decades is now threatened by the escalating land dispute Since March 2024, BMSAI had sent letters to local officials, including Nueva Ecija Governor Aurelio Umali and national agencies such as the Department of Agrarian Reform Department of Environment and Natural Resources Department of the Interior and Local Government The dispute began in January 2024 when a group led by former village chief Flaviano Gregorio and former Gapan City assessor Engineer Agosto Ancheta allegedly entered the land with concrete posts feared their long-held claim to the land was being undermined BMSAI spokesperson Jean Mabalay said the situation worsened when several banyan trees were allegedly uprooted on August 17 and 20 by a group they identified with Nueva Ecija 4th District Representative Emerson Pascual She said they talked with the alleged intruders on January 31 and they were told that the group was only following the orders of Pascual denied owning a piece of land in any of the areas being disputed calling the issue politically motivated.  Pascual is running against former representative Maricel Natividad-Nagaño the wife of former Gapan City mayor Froilan Nagaño “Wala akong binibiling lupa diyan kahit isang dako Kahit ibigay mo sa akin ‘yan di ko kukunin ‘yan Ang daming binebentang lupa na walang problema,” Pascual told Rappler on Thursday (I’m not buying land there – not even a small piece There are plenty of other pieces of land without issues.) He said he was dragged into the controversy due to local politics and blamed the Nagaños for it Pascual said the Nagaños have an axe to grind against him because he defeated the couple in separate elections in the past Rappler reached out to mayors Joy Pascual of Gapan City and Isidro Pajarillaga of General Tinio through their social media accounts and  websites The story will be updated once they and the Nagañoses issue statements The farmers’ group filed a forcible entry case on October 29 against Pascual and two others at the Municipal Trial Court in General Tinio but it was dismissed twice due to jurisdiction issues before being moved to a court in Gapan City Mabalay said they also filed malicious mischief and usurpation of real rights in property cases their motion for reconsideration was granted and a request for inhibition with the prosecutor’s office is still pending including robberies and armed men on their farmland while others have abandoned their farms out of fear She also said lawyers have refused to notarize their cases forcing them to seek help from church leaders after learning that land surveying continued and nearly 10 hectares were being targeted general secretary of the Clergy and Lay Ecumenical Assembly of Nueva Ecija (CLEANE) said he was concerned about the situation and pledged to continue supporting the farmers He said they scheduled a conference on January 24 with local officials Emperador said the farmers want an end to the intimidation and the restoration of their rights “They have been tillers of the land for a long time they are either being rejected or they are not catered to They are being told [by people in government] that their land is not under their jurisdiction,” Emperador told Rappler Emperador said those who till the land are its rightful owners and stressed that it is agricultural He said the issue is not with the farmers but with the state’s duty to protect them “The state should ensure that farmers are equipped with the knowledge they need to secure their land The land they work and protect should belong to them,” Emperador said *Some statements in Filipino were translated into English for brevity The fact that “lawyers have refused to notarize their cases” is a symptom of a lopsided justice system A 52-year-old businessman died after gunmen on a motorcycle opened fire at his sports utility vehicle (SUV) which led to the vehicle crashing into an electric post in Jaen The victim was rushed to the hospital but was declared dead on arrival Another suspect drowned after jumping into a river while trying to escape Authorities recovered a .45 caliber pistol with ammunition and a plastic sachet of suspected shabu from the suspect arrested “Meron na po siyang previous na kaso Relatives of the victim revealed that the suspect was a former employee of the businessman Police are now investigating the mastermind behind the attack The suspect arrested is facing multiple charges illegal possession of firearms and explosives He is currently detained at the Jaen Police Station as the investigation continues gmaregionaltv.com is home to the latest stories produced by news teams of GMA Regional TV from stations in key areas across the Philippines gmaregionaltv@gmanetwork.com About us Advertise with us Illegal motorcycle drag racing has recently become a dangerous and disruptive activity on the Central Luzon Link Expressway (CLLEX) in Nueva Ecija the riders often wear only slippers and do not wear helmets are racing over 100 kilometers per hour posing as a serious threat to themselves and other motorists These drag races that involve high stakes bets of up to P150,000 can take place at any time of the day— whether it’s during the afternoon when it disrupts passing vehicles or at night when the expressway is poorly lit The lack of proper gear and reckless driving only heighten the risk of accidents The PNP Highway Patrol Group (HPG) recently conducted an operation after receiving numerous complaints from the public about the dangers posed by these illegal races The operation resulted in the arrest of six riders who were cited for violations of traffic and land transportation rules “Nakatanggap kami ng maraming reklamo tungkol sa ingay at sa reckless na mga gawain ng mga nagkakarera dahil binabago nila ang kanilang mga motorsiklo at nagdudulot ito ng malalaking panganib sa kaligtasan,” said P/Lt Chief Public Information Officer of the PNP HPG (We’ve received numerous complaints about the noise and the reckless behavior of these racers as they modify their motorcycles and cause significant safety hazards.) Aside from the noise pollution caused by modified motorcycle mufflers these races endanger the participants and innocent motorists The modified vehicles increase the risk of mechanical failure which can lead to even more severe accidents In response to the rising number of complaints the PNP HPG is working closely with the management of CLLEX to prevent the expressway from becoming a hotspot for illegal drag racing More than ten motorcycles were seized during the operation and authorities are continuing efforts to gather statements from those arrested While the PNP-HPG continues to combat this issue they also encourage anyone interested in racing to participate in legal government-approved events rather than endangering lives on public roads mayroon tayong mga aprubadong lugar para dito Patuloy kaming magtatrabaho upang tiyakin na walang puwang ang mga ganitong mapanganib na aktibidad sa ating mga kalsada,” Malang noted We will continue to ensure that such dangerous activities have no place on our highways.) — Sherylin Untalan/BAP Authorities are calling on the public to report any illegal racing activities to help curb this growing menace on the road MANILA — LGBT group Bahaghari denounced the red-tagging of its former leader Eyu Delfin by alleged military personnel in Muñoz Delfin was the former chairperson of Bahaghari-Nueva Ecija and is currently a second year student at Central Luzon State University (CLSU) The incident involved a friend of Delfin who was approached by a man in plainclothes claiming to be from the military on April 10 He asked about Delfin’s whereabouts and later hurled accusations about Delfin’s alleged involvement with underground organizations This is not the first time Delfin has been subjected to threats and harassment Similar incidents were recorded in November 2024 and March 2025 “These acts of red-tagging and harassment are fabrications built on false narratives and are being used as justification to openly trample on the basic civil rights of youth and student activists like Eyu [Delfin],” Bahaghari-Nueva Ecija said in a statement Student organizations also expressed their solidarity with Delfin CLSU Student Council said in a statement that this form of harassment is “an attack but on the academic freedom in the university.” “Red-tagging undermines academic freedom and the right to peaceful assembly—fundamental aspects of a democratic society especially since it occurred within a university that should be protecting its students from repression,” the council said in a Filipino statement No less than the Supreme Court (SC) declared that red-tagging threatens the right to life and security of an individual or an organization.  Read: Progressive groups welcome SC’s ruling on red-tagging “As being associated with communists or terrorists makes the red-tagged person a target of vigilantes, paramilitary groups, or even State agents, it is easy to understand why a person may fear that being red-tagged puts their life and security at risk,” SC said In a report released in October 2024 the Amnesty International – Philippines found that the targeting of young human rights defenders — both online and offline — is deliberate and strategic.  “Red-tagging affects young activists’ relationships how they post online and how they move in the public sphere Red-tagging is also deeply harming young human rights defenders’ mental health and security,” Amnesty International – Philippines said in its report Both local organizations and human rights groups attribute the alarming pattern of harassment experienced by Delfin and other young human rights defenders to the state agents and the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) “The NTF-ELCAC must be immediately abolished and the militarization of the university should also be ended It has no place in a democratic society,” said the CLSU Student Council A community of readers and supporters that help us sustain our operations through microdonations for as low as $1 Dominic Gutoman is hungry for new ideas and connections his energy overflows as his reaction to most things mundane or sublime Raymund Villanueva | May 5 Dominic Gutoman | May 4 Bulatlat Contributors | May 4 Franck Dick Rosete | May 3 Raymund Villanueva | May 2 Anne Marxze Umil | May 2 About us  |  Community  |  Contact us  |  Syndication Policy  |  Privacy Policy  |  Subscribe The Philippine Army and US Army launched Sabak 2025 officially a joint military exercise combining Salaknib and Balikatan Military officials expressed gratitude for the collaboration They said the training will enhance the capabilities of both forces The exercises aim to strengthen Philippine defense operations sustainment activities for territorial defense and improve mission command interoperability between the two armies Sanib 2025 will also focus on enhancing warfighting capabilities through combined training Around 3,000 soldiers from the United States Army Pacific Command and the North and Central Luzon Command of the Philippine Army are participating Authorities arrested 43 drug suspects and seized 300 grams of shabu worth P2.5 million in a five-day anti-drug operation across Nueva Ecija The Nueva Ecija Police Provincial Office conducted 32 operations that targeted known drug personalities to dismantle illegal drug activities in the province Police said the arrests and drug confiscations will help curb the spread of illegal drugs in Nueva Ecija Authorities said all 43 suspects will face drug-related charges under Republic Act 9165 or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 STREAKING Nueva Ecija kept the top spot while reigning champion Pampanga stayed close in the MPBL 2025 Season on Wednesday at the Caloocan Sports Complex The Rice Vanguards dominated the Batang Kankaloo 73-53 while the Pampanga Giant Lanterns foiled the Ilagan Isabela Cowboys Nueva Ecija pounced on misfiring Caloocan to lead by as far as 55-29 and cruise to its seventh straight win in the round-robin elimination phase of the 30-team tournament. Flashing the form that made him the 2022 MVP 5 rebounds and 3 steals for the Rice Vanguards who are bidding to regain the national crown they won in 2022 Will McAloney provided support with 12 points followed by Byron Villarias with 11 points plus 4 rebounds and Jayvee Marcelino with 7 points and 8 assists The Rice Vanguards made 26 of 53 field goal attempts while the Batang Kankaloo could only connect on 21 of 66 tries Caloocan tumbled to 4-2 as no Batang Kankaloo finished in twin digits with Jeff Manday contributing 9 points and Jeramer Cabanag and Chris Bitoon 7 each Pampanga met stiff resistance from Ilagan Isabela since the start but got a lift from John Lloyd Clemente Larry Muyang and Andre Armenion in the second half to tally its fifth win in six starts and catch up with Abra Other unbeaten teams thus far are San Juan (4-0) Muyang notched 17 points and 11 rebounds to earn his second straight Best Player honors and Jeepy Faundo with 9 points plus 3 rebounds The Cowboys skidded to 3-4 despite Arth Dela Cruz's 18 points and Joshua Guiab's 11 points plus 9 rebounds The Valenzuela Classics leaned on Jan Formento and Kobe Monje to subdue the Gensan Warriors Formento and Monje fired six points each to negate the eight-point outburst of Gensan's Larry Rodriguez in the extension period and lift the Classics to a 3-3 slate Gensan threatened at 89-90 following a triple by Rodriguez and JR Alabanza made his second free throw to ensure Valenzuela's victory Formento topped the Warriors with 22 points plus 5 rebounds and 5 assists but Alabanza was chosen best player with 18 points Gensan absorbed its fourth straight defeat after back-to-back wins despite Val Acuna's 23-point 3 steals and 3 blocks from Rodriguez and 14 points plus 3 rebounds from Von Tambeling The MPBL goes to the FilOil EcoOil Centre for the first time this year with a doubleheader pitting Imus against Bataan at 6 p.m and Batangas against host San Juan at 8 p.m Up to 40 houses and over 100 hectares of farmland were flooded after a dike collapsed in Nueva Ecija Residents were left scrambling to save their belongings and livestock According to the Nueva Ecija Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) 1st District Engineering Office the collapse was caused by the strong water current from the mountains which was triggered by heavy rains from Super Typhoon #PepitoPH A house nearby was destroyed by the rushing water and a concrete electric post collapsed after its foundation was eroded The Nueva Ecija Electric Cooperative II (NEECO II) cut power in the area immediately to prevent accidents Authorities have deployed dump trucks to bring soil and debris to patch the breach up while heavy equipment are on standby so repair could start once water flow subsides Philippines – A helicopter crashed in Nueva Ecija on Saturday (Editor’s note: An earlier version of this article misstated that Saturday was February 2.) The female was the only one on board the RP-C3424 when it crashed “into a swampy area” at Purok Arimungmong in Barangay San Miguel The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) on Sunday said its Aircraft Accident Investigation and Inquiry Board is already investigating the accident The helicopter departed Manila at 10:22 am to drop off a passenger in Baguio It then left the City of Pines at 11:51 am and landed at Binalonan at 12:05 pm to refuel “Binalonan Airport officials noted that the aircraft experienced difficulty restarting its engine before departing at 4:30 pm,” the CAAP statement read the Nueva Ecija Provincial Police Office said the crash happened at around 5 pm The aircraft sent six emergency locator transmitter alerts between 7:04 pm to 7:14 pm the Philippine Aeronautical Rescue Coordination Center said LionAir Incorporated has been identified as the operator of the chopper Nueva Ecija was arrested for allegedly raping his Grade 10 student the assault happened during a school activity evening on October 8 The teacher allegedly dismissed the rest of the class but made the student stay because she reportedly needed to fix her grades the teacher allegedly turned the lights off and disconnected the closed circuit television (CCTV) camera before assaulting the student The police said the student was not able to react due of fear "Hindi na niya nakuhang mag-react dahil sa kadahilanang nanigas ang kaniyang katawan dahil sa takot," PCPT Marius Maniego officer-in-charge of Talugtog Police Station the teacher allegedly threatened the student he would fail her in his class if she would tell anyone But the student confided in her parents the following day which led the family to file a complaint with the police The teacher is now under the custody of the Talugtog Municipal Police Station Both the suspect and the victim's family have declined to give further statements