Day: April 5, 2025

Manila: The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is conducting its regular weekend road reblocking works on selected road sections in the cities of Quezon, Malabon, Navotas, Caloocan, and Makati. In an advisory issued Friday, the DPWH-National Capital Region (NCR) said asphalt overlay, rotomilling, construction of box culvert, and rehabilitation of lined canal will require partial closure of selected lanes to avoid disruption of usual traffic flow. According to Philippines News Agency, the works started at 11 p.m. on April 4 and are expected to be completed at 5 a.m. on April 7. In Quezon City, asphalt overlay will

Manila: Adamson University clobbered University of the Philippines, 4-0, Saturday to sweep the UAAP Season 87 softball finals series at Rizal Memorial Baseball Stadium in Malate, Manila. According to Philippines News Agency, Season 85 Best Pitcher and Finals Most Valuable Player (MVP) Glory Alonzo led the Lady Falcons to their 12th consecutive crown and 21st overall in the league, matching Far Eastern University Lady Tamaraws as the most successful program in UAAP softball history. Alonzo allowed just one hit-a fifth-inning knock from Martine Francisco-and gave up one walk to Aila Subaldo in the third inning. Adamson, with key contributions from

Manila: Brazil could serve as the Philippines’ strategic gateway to Latin America as both countries seek to deepen trade and economic cooperation, according to Brazil Ambassador to the Philippines, Gilberto Fonseca Guimares de Moura. According to Philippines News Agency, on the bilateral sphere alone, De Moura noted that commerce between the Philippines and Brazil, which is a major player in regional trade and the largest economy in South America, has already grown immensely in recent years. In 2024, trade between the two states reached approximately USD2.4 billion, marking a 31-percent increase compared to 2023. With these growing trade ties, De

Davao City: The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Saturday stated that it found “no irregularity” in the decision of its transmission service provider to temporarily store paraphernalia, specifically Starlink satellite transmission devices and solar panels, inside a residential area in Barangay Buhangin, Davao City. This move, which was reported on social media, pertains to preparations for the upcoming May 12 polls. According to Philippines News Agency, Comelec spokesperson John Rex Laudiangco clarified that the decision was made solely by the service provider, iOne Resources Joint Venture with Ardent Networks, Inc. (iOne JV). He emphasized that it is the responsibility of