Day: August 14, 2025

Pampanga: The Pampanga Police’s Women and Children’s Protection Desk and the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) 3 (Central Luzon) have arrested an American national who is the subject of numerous complaints by children over alleged abuse. The complainants claimed they experienced physical, verbal, and psychological abuse while under the care of Pastor Jeremy Ferguson’s social welfare and development agency (SWADA) in Mexico, Pampanga. According to Philippines News Agency, Ferguson, director of the New Life Baptist Church of Mexico, Pampanga, Inc. (NLBCMPI) located in District 12, Barangay Pandacaqui, was arrested late Wednesday evening for violation of Republic Act 7610,

Umingan: The local government of this town has shut down the operations of DL Poultry Farm after it was discovered to be operating without permits. Mayor Chris Evert Tadeo-Leynes informed the public that the poultry farm, located in the village of Fulgosino, lacked building, sanitary, and business permits, and the required nets around its facilities were incomplete. Consequently, the farm’s 100,000 chickens have been removed from the area. According to Philippines News Agency, the local government’s decision to close down the farm’s operation aims to ensure that only registered businesses are operating in the town. Mayor Tadeo-Leynes stated, “If they

Manila: Every August, the Philippines honors the life and legacy of its first Commonwealth President, Manuel Luis Quezon, who is celebrated as the ‘Father of the National Language.’ Quezon, born on August 19, 1878, in the coastal town of Baler, now part of Aurora province, played a crucial role in the country’s journey towards independence and cultural identity. According to Philippines News Agency, Quezon’s early years were marked by both inspiration and tragedy. The son of primary school teachers, he was instilled with a deep respect for education and patriotism. However, his childhood was abruptly altered when he lost his

Washington: The US Treasury Department has announced a temporary easing of certain financial sanctions against Russia, a measure set to facilitate preparations for an upcoming summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. The talks are scheduled for Friday in Alaska. According to Philippines News Agency, the US Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued a statement clarifying that the exemption pertains to transactions deemed ‘ordinarily incident and necessary’ for attending or supporting meetings between the US and Russian governments in Alaska. This exemption, however, does not permit the unblocking or release of any assets currently

Tacloban city: The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has commenced activities to reinforce the San Juanico Bridge while awaiting the allocation of funds from the national government, as confirmed by an official on Thursday. According to Philippines News Agency, the DPWH regional office has enlisted the assistance of five local contractors to implement the shoring method before retrofitting works begin. Ferdinand Fabile, the DPWH engineer overseeing the project, explained in a press briefing that bridge shoring involves using a temporary support system during construction, repair, or demolition to prevent the structure from collapsing or shifting. This process includes