Day: August 25, 2025

Tuba: Public Works and Highways Secretary Manuel Bonoan on Monday defended the Kennon Road rockshed project, which President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. inspected on Sunday. According to Philippines News Agency, Bonoan assured that the Kennon Road rockshed remains effective in shielding motorists from falling rocks. He has ordered immediate repairs on nearby structures weakened by recent landslides caused by a series of weather disturbances last month. The DPWH chief visited Tuba to inspect the riverbed below the rockshed and to assess how to better safeguard the structure. During the inspection, Bonoan emphasized that the rockshed remains intact and continues to

Manila: The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Monday reported the arrival of 24 Filipinos who were repatriated after being rescued from scam hubs in Cambodia. According to Philippines News Agency, the BI’s Immigration Protection and Border Enforcement Section (I-PROBES) stated that the repatriates arrived on August 23 at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 on board a Philippine Airlines flight from Phnom Penh. The group, consisting of nine males and 14 females, was rescued with the assistance of the Philippine Embassy in Cambodia after being forced to work in online scam hubs. Upon arrival, they were assisted by

Maguindanao del sur: Twenty-three Moro extremists involved in violent extremism in Maguindanao del Sur have surrendered to the government. These individuals, affiliated with Dawlah Islamiya (DI) splinter groups operating in Datu Salibo, Mamasapano, Midsayap, Shariff Aguak, Shariff Saydona Mustapha, Datu Hoffer, and Ampatuan, chose to abandon their armed struggle and reintegrate into society. According to Philippines News Agency, the surrender was facilitated by Lt. Col. Al Victor Burkley, commander of the Army’s 6th Infantry Battalion (6IB), who presented the individuals to Brig. Gen. Edgar Catu, commander of the 601st Infantry Brigade, at the 6IB headquarters in Barangay Buayan. The surrender

Oroquieta city: The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) announced that the province of Misamis Occidental will host the National Fire Olympics in March 2026. According to Philippines News Agency, the announcement was made during the opening of the Northern Mindanao Regional Fire Olympics in Oroquieta City by BFP chief and Fire Director Jesus Fernandez. He stated that Misamis Occidental will be the 10th host for the national event. Fernandez mentioned that the province’s successful hosting of the regional competition at the city’s sports facilities made it an ideal “testing ground” for the national event. He expressed that it will be

Manila: Malaca±ang has announced the suspension of classes across all levels in both public and private institutions, alongside a halt in government office operations within the National Capital Region (NCR) and 14 provinces, effective Tuesday, attributed to inclement weather conditions. According to Philippines News Agency, the areas affected by this suspension include Metro Manila, Aurora, Quezon, Rizal, Laguna, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Albay, Sorsogon, Catanduanes, Masbate, Northern Samar, Eastern Samar, Leyte, and Southern Leyte. The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) advised the public to remain vigilant, avoid hazardous areas, and stay updated with official government advisories due to anticipated heavy rains