Day: August 4, 2025

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said Monday: Foreign-assisted projects should have sufficient funding in the national budget. In Episode 3 of the BBM Podcast, the President revealed that several foreign-assisted projects were stripped of funding during last year’s congressional budget deliberations. According to Philippines News Agency, the President highlighted that the removal of funding for these projects poses a significant challenge. “Oo, ‘yung pinakamalaking naging problema ‘yung foreign-assisted projects, tinanggal halos lahat nung funding. (The biggest problem was almost all of the funding for foreign-assisted projects was removed),” he stated. He emphasized the importance of reinstating this funding to

Tacloban: The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) extension office here warned Eastern Visayas residents to be cautious against deceptive investment schemes. The warning came after several individuals from Eastern Samar province were victimized by an investment scam led by an enrollee at the Eastern Samar State University’s Can-avid campus. According to Philippines News Agency, the SEC’s initial investigation revealed that more than 100 individuals fell victim to the scam orchestrated by a 52-year-old female student from ESSU. The number of victims may potentially double or triple, as some individuals have chosen not to file a complaint. Lawyer Desiree Cuenco, SEC

Quezon city: The Philippine National Police (PNP) is considering the procurement of non-lethal equipment for responding officers to prevent deadly encounters with suspects. At a press briefing in Camp Crame in Quezon City on Monday, PNP chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III said among the non-lethal weapons being considered are plastic batons, pepper spray, and tasers. “The matter is under consideration and deep study,” he said. According to Philippines News Agency, a police officer fatally shot a man who was running amuck while wielding a knife in Pavia, Iloilo on Aug. 1. The PNP chief earlier issued a directive for police

Manila: The Quezon City government: strongly condemned the killing of an 8-year-old girl whose body was found in a vacant lot in Barangay Sta. Lucia in Novaliches on Sunday afternoon. According to Philippines News Agency, the city government released a statement expressing their outrage and solidarity with the victim’s family. They assured the public that this heinous incident would not be tolerated, emphasizing that there is no room for any kind of violence in the city and that they will ensure justice prevails. The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) has already launched an immediate and thorough investigation to determine the

New delhi: Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco joined President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and fellow Cabinet members in New Delhi on Monday for a state visit to India to deepen cooperation between the two countries across key sectors, including tourism, trade, investment, and connectivity. The visit marks a significant milestone in the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and India. According to Philippines News Agency, Frasco expressed honor in being part of the state visit, emphasizing the potential to strengthen bilateral ties and unlock greater opportunities for tourism cooperation. The Department of Tourism has strategically