Day: September 1, 2025

Manila: Newly minted Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon on Monday said he will order the courtesy resignation of all DPWH officials, following President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to purge the department amid alleged irregularities in multibillion-peso flood control projects. Dizon said the move, which he announced hours after he took his oath as DPWH chief, marks the start of a ‘clean sweep’ to restore public trust, ensure transparency, and guarantee that every peso spent in infrastructure truly serves the Filipino people. According to Philippines News Agency, Dizon emphasized that his first directive would be

Tokyo: Japanese war orphans left behind in China amid the turmoil at the end of World War II and repatriated to Japan decades later are now entering old age. Many struggle to adapt to conventional nursing homes because of language barriers. To meet their needs, Mariko Kamijo, 47, the eldest daughter of a repatriated orphan, has opened a nursing care facility that provides support in Chinese. According to Philippines News Agency, on a day in July at Isshoen, a nursing care facility in Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture, eastern Japan, 10 clients participated in light exercises and recreational activities, occasionally chanting, “Yi,

Marikina city: The chief of police of Marikina City has been relieved from his post amid the investigation into the alleged sexual assault of a female cop by two of her colleagues. In a press briefing on Monday, Eastern Police District (EPD) director Brig. Gen. Aden Lagradante stated that the investigation will determine if the relieved official, Col. Geoffrey Fernandez, was negligent in his duties as city police chief. According to Philippines News Agency, the investigation aims to establish whether Col. Fernandez was remiss in overseeing his personnel. Lagradante emphasized that Col. Fernandez was administratively relieved pending the investigation. “When

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will not tolerate questionable ‘insertions’ in the proposed 2026 national budget, Malaca±ang stated Monday, emphasizing that funds must be allocated solely to legitimate projects and not repeat allocations for completed works. This announcement follows revelations by lawmakers regarding the 2026 National Expenditure Program (NEP) submitted by the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), which included budget allocations for projects already finished. According to Philippines News Agency, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro confirmed in a media briefing that the President is adamant against any budget ‘insertions’, stressing that the national budget is intended for the

Manila: Malaca±ang on Monday said members of the independent commission set to be created to investigate anomalous flood control projects will undergo strict screening to ensure impartiality and credibility. According to Philippines News Agency, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro emphasized in a media briefing that the commission, which will be under the executive, will scrutinize all documents and complaints related to the flood control projects. The commission will have the authority to recommend cases to the proper agencies, including the Ombudsman, especially if government officials are implicated. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. confirmed that an executive order is being finalized