Day: March 6, 2025

Manila: The government assured commuters that the Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA) Busway will remain operational during the rehabilitation of the thoroughfare which begins this month. In a television interview Thursday, Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro confirmed that the bus carousel would continue to run despite the roadworks and repairs. According to Philippines News Agency, Castro explained that the EDSA Bus carousel will not cease operations. “The EDSA Bus carousel will continue. We’re looking at how the repairs will not cause heavy traffic, but the busway will not stop operations for our commuters,” Castro

Capas: Major assets of the Philippine Army (PA), including its newly acquired Sabrah light tanks and ATMOS 155mm self-propelled howitzers, will participate in the live-fire phase of the Combined Training Exercise “Katihan” at Camp Edwin Rabina Air Base this Friday. According to Philippines News Agency, Army spokesperson Col. Louie Dema-ala announced that the live-fire drills, scheduled for March 7, are part of “Battle Period 2” of the “Katihan” exercise, which runs from March 3 to 12. The exercise will feature the use of Sabrah light tanks, ATMOS 155 howitzers, and small arms. Col. Dema-ala noted that this will be the

Manila: Malaca±ang is seeking the inspection of all bridges built under the watch of former president Rodrigo Duterte to ensure their structural integrity and safety. Palace Press Officer and Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary Claire Castro said the Department of Public Works and Highway (DPWH) and concerned local government units (LGUs) would inspect the bridges constructed as part of the ‘Duterte Legacy’ to make sure that they are not ‘under design.’ According to Philippines News Agency, Castro emphasized the necessity of these inspections during a Palace press briefing, stating, “Malamang po iyan din po ang gagawin ng administrasyon, i-inspect po hangga’t

Manila: Local government units (LGUs) can now purchase National Food Authority (NFA) rice on credit, Malaca±ang announced on Thursday. This development follows a meeting between Palace Press Officer and Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary Claire Castro and Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. held on Wednesday. According to Philippines News Agency, during a press conference, Castro conveyed to Tiu Laurel the financial challenges faced by certain LGUs that are unable to afford bulk purchases of NFA rice. In response, it was agreed that these LGUs should coordinate with the Food Terminal Incorporated (FTI) to facilitate credit purchases of

Manila: The government is prioritizing efforts to improve early childhood development as part of the thrust to uplift the country’s overall educational standards. In a press briefing in Malaca±ang Thursday, Presidential Communications Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro responded to concerns raised about the state of education in the Philippines. According to Philippines News Agency, this follows the viral social media story involving a noontime show contestant, who admitted she lacked knowledge about the Commission on Elections. Many social media users have suggested that this incident highlighted a broader education crisis in the country. In her remarks, Castro emphasized