Day: June 3, 2025

Manila: Senate President Francis Escudero stated that the Senate would only be able to issue a summons to Vice President Sara Duterte on June 11, as there is insufficient time to begin trial proceedings before the 19th Congress adjourns on June 13. According to Philippines News Agency, Escudero emphasized in a radio interview that the only action the 19th Congress can take is to issue a summons, as per Senate rules, allowing the respondent, VP Sara, 10 days to reply. He refuted accusations of delaying the process to benefit Duterte allies, highlighting the Senate’s focus on passing urgent legislation such

Manila: The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has seized close to PHP16 billion worth of counterfeit items during the first four months of the year. In a statement on Tuesday, BOC Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio said that as of April, the bureau has seized PHP15.8 billion worth of counterfeit goods in coordination with brand representatives and partner enforcement agencies. According to Philippines News Agency, Rubio emphasized the importance of protecting intellectual property rights, stating that it remains central to the BOC’s objective of cultivating a fair, secure, and dynamic trade environment. Rubio also pledged to enhance the BOC’s efforts in the coming

Pasay City: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. visited the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 to observe the ongoing progress and improvements following the government’s partnership with the New NAIA Infrastructure Corporation (NNIC). Marcos was joined by Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla, Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) general manager Eric Jose Ines, and NNIC general manager Angelito Alvarez during the inspection. According to Philippines News Agency, the visit highlighted the enhancements made since NNIC assumed operations of the airport on September 14, 2024. President Marcos toured several areas, including the Immigration Area, Overseas Filipino Workers

Manila: The Commission on Appointments’ (CA) Committee on Transportation on Tuesday approved the ad interim appointment of Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon, who vowed to expedite key infrastructure projects aimed at easing commuters’ daily struggles. Dizon, appearing before the panel, reaffirmed his commitment to fulfill President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s marching orders — to make commuting safer and more comfortable, and to accelerate the implementation of public transport initiatives. According to Philippines News Agency, the DOTr chief also addressed the suspension of the EDSA rehabilitation project, emphasizing that it was not canceled but paused upon the President’s directive to find a

Manila: Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) Secretary Jose Ramon Aliling has directed two key shelter agencies to prioritize housing projects for the poorest Filipinos under the expanded Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino (4PH) Program. Aliling ordered the National Housing Authority (NHA) to revitalize housing initiatives and the Social Housing Finance Corporation (SHFC) to enhance and reimplement its Community Mortgage Program (CMP). According to Philippines News Agency, Aliling emphasized the importance of prioritizing impoverished Filipinos who lack their own homes. The CMP is a community-based housing finance program designed to assist legally organized low-income associations in acquiring land