Day: September 1, 2025

Manila: The Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Disaster Response Management Group (DRMG) is on full alert to respond to any emergencies that may arise due to the effects of the southwest monsoon or ‘habagat’ and a low pressure area (LPA). ‘We are ensuring that even on government work suspension, our frontline disaster response personnel across the country are on standby and closely monitoring the situation everywhere. This is crucial so we can send help immediately where it is much-needed,’ Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao of the DRMG said in a statement on Monday. According to Philippines News Agency, the

Jakarta: President Prabowo Subianto has decided to cancel his upcoming visit to China due to the unrest that engulfed several cities in Indonesia, State Secretary Minister and Presidential Spokesperson Prasetyo Hadi confirmed. According to Philippines News Agency, President Prabowo was invited by Chinese President Xi Jinping to attend the Victory Day Parade in Beijing on September 3, 2025. He was among the 26 heads of state and government invited. Hadi mentioned that the Presidential Secretariat statement published on Saturday explained that Prabowo wants to remain in Indonesia to monitor the nationwide protests. “Mr. President wants to observe conditions directly, to

Manila: Housing stakeholders have been commended for their support in the fight against corruption, as two significant organizations publicly endorsed the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development’s (DHSUD) commitment to transparent governance. According to Philippines News Agency, the Subdivision and Housing Developers Association (SHDA) and the DHSUD Employees Association (DHSUDEA) have pledged their support to DHSUD Secretary Jose Ramon Aliling’s campaign against corruption. SHDA, one of the country’s four major developers’ groups, emphasized the importance of integrity, transparency, and accountability in collaboration with the government to address the nation’s housing needs. The association highlighted its belief in not just

Manila: The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Monday rejected China’s latest travel advisory cautioning its nationals against “worsening” public security in the Philippines. In a statement, DFA spokesperson Angelica Escalona said the travel warning, issued by the Chinese Embassy in Manila on Sunday night, misrepresents the actual situation on the ground. According to Philippines News Agency, Escalona stated that the travel advisories from China mischaracterize the situation in the Philippines. She emphasized that instances of crimes reported or known to law enforcement authorities, including those involving Chinese nationals, are being addressed by relevant law enforcement authorities. In a message

Manila: Senators on Monday raised alarm over the alleged ‘revolving door’ licensing of contractors blacklisted in government projects, pressing the Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board (PCAB) to strengthen its oversight and coordination with the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). According to Philippines News Agency, during the continuation of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee inquiry on flood-control anomalies, Minority Leader Vicente ‘Tito’ Sotto III cited the cases of St. Gerrard Construction and St. Timothy Construction, both owned by Sarah Discaya. Sotto revealed that St. Gerrard was suspended in 2015 and blacklisted by the DPWH in 2020, yet its PCAB license