Day: July 28, 2025

Manila: The Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) has increased the award of Treasury bills (T-bills) during Monday’s auction. Total tenders for the 91-day T-bills amounted to PHP37.74 billion, with the Auction Committee accepting PHP7 billion, as the yield settled at 5.388 percent. According to Philippines News Agency, the 182-day T-bills saw total tenders reaching PHP36.74 billion. The Auction Committee accepted PHP11.9 billion, which was higher than the initial offer of PHP8.5 billion, with the yield settling at 5.543 percent. For the 364-day tenor, total tenders amounted to PHP28.97 billion, with the Auction Committee accepting PHP9.5 billion and a yield of

Surigao del sur: Authorities are considering two individuals as “persons of interest” as they continue their investigation into the killing of broadcaster Edwin Labtad Segovia in Surigao del Sur. During a Monday briefing, Police Brig. Gen. Christopher Abrahano, director of Police Regional Office 13 (PRO-13), said this development stemmed from an investigation by Task Force Segovia, which was formed earlier by the Surigao del Sur Police Provincial Office. According to Philippines News Agency, police investigators have conducted extensive backtracking and reviewed closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage from various establishments near and around the crime scene and along the possible escape routes.

Davao: The Police Regional Office-Davao Region (PRO-11) has issued a warning to protesters planning to burn effigies of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. during his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA). According to Philippines News Agency, PRO-11 emphasized that individuals engaging in such activities will be charged under Republic Act Nos. 9003, the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act, and 8749, the Clean Air Act. The police office affirmed its respect for the public’s right to free expression but stressed its commitment to maintaining community safety. The statement from PRO-11 highlighted their readiness to take legal action against any individuals

Iloilo city: Mayor Raisa Tre±as is hopeful to hear President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. present his priority plans to address flooding during his State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday. Tre±as, in a press conference on Monday, said flood control projects have been a big help for Iloilo City in mitigating flooding. According to Philippines News Agency, the Iloilo Flood Control Project has several components, including the improvement of Aganan and Tigum Rivers, the upper and mouth of Jaro River, midstream of Iloilo River and upper Ingore Creek and its associated bridge, as well as the construction of the

Manila: The House of Representatives elected Leyte 1st District Representative Ferdinand Martin Romualdez as the Speaker of the 20th Congress on Monday. Romualdez secured 269 votes, while 34 members abstained from voting. According to Philippines News Agency, Romualdez’s nomination was presented by Quezon 2nd District Representative David ‘Jay-Jay’ Suarez. Suarez emphasized Romualdez’s leadership in the previous 19th Congress, highlighting his ability to guide the House with resolve and insight. Suarez noted that under Romualdez’s leadership, the House of Representatives emerged as a responsive institution, addressing national needs and prioritizing unity, service, and progress. Suarez further elaborated on Romualdez’s leadership qualities,