Day: July 30, 2025

Iloilo city: A German national has been slapped with a one-year ban from securing a driver’s license or operating any motor vehicle in the Philippines due to seatbelt and license violations. Land Transportation Office Western Visayas (LTO-6) regional director, lawyer Gaudioso Geduspan II, approved the driving ban against Andreas Lothar Koch on Wednesday. According to Philippines News Agency, Koch was flagged down by an LTO-6 apprehending officer somewhere in Cabatuan, Iloilo on July 3 for not wearing a seatbelt and was issued a temporary operator’s permit. “A video from the law enforcer’s body camera showed the German’s failure to buckle

Manila: Presidential Adviser on Poverty Alleviation Secretary Larry Gadon on Wednesday downplayed the contempt complaint filed against him before the Supreme Court by lawyer Ferdinand Topacio over his statements against the tribunal’s decision on Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment. Gadon proposed an unconventional method to resolve their differences through a karaoke challenge. According to Philippines News Agency, Gadon, who has faced off with the high tribunal in the past, suggested that a singing competition could be a charitable way to address their conflict. “I challenge Atty. Topacio to a one-on-one voice and singing competition, for a cause,” Gadon stated in

San juan city: The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is set to submit next week the list of all completed and ongoing flood control projects in the country since 2022 to President Ferdinand R. According to Philippines News Agency, Marcos Jr. DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan stated that they are in the process of consolidating data from various District Engineering Offices and Regional Offices regarding all flood control projects initiated under the current administration. Secretary Bonoan mentioned that the consolidation of data was ordered by President Marcos, and they plan to deliver the comprehensive report early next week. This

Laoag: The Buttong Integrated School in this city has received a new two-story, four-classroom building complete with armchairs, whiteboards, and reading nooks, enhancing the learning environment for students. According to Philippines News Agency, the ceremonial turnover saw Schools Division Superintendent Joann Corpuz express gratitude to SM Foundation, which donated the building, describing it as a “gift of love” to the Schools Division of Laoag City. Corpuz emphasized the school’s indebtedness to SM Foundation for their generosity. The school building project marks SM Foundation’s 108th nationwide and is the first in Laoag, executed in partnership with the Department of Education under

Manila: Senator Panfilo Lacson is advocating for the swift passage of the Anti-Political Dynasty Act, aiming to uphold the 1987 Constitution’s provision of equal access to public service opportunities and the prohibition of political dynasties. According to Philippines News Agency, Lacson, in a radio interview, elaborated on Senate Bill No. 35, titled “The Anti-Political Dynasty Act of 2025.” The proposed legislation seeks to prevent the spouse or a relative within the second degree of consanguinity or affinity of an incumbent official seeking reelection from running in the same city or province during the same election cycle. Lacson emphasized that the