Day: September 1, 2025

La carlota city: Local government units (LGUs) in central and southern Negros Occidental have initiated the evacuation of residents in areas threatened by floods due to heavy rains. The Department of the Interior and Local Government in Negros Occidental has suspended classes and government work as a precautionary measure. According to Philippines News Agency, as of 11:30 a.m., 112 families, totaling 389 individuals from three barangays in La Carlota City, have sought refuge in evacuation centers, while others have taken shelter with relatives, as per data from the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO). In Barangay San Miguel, 13

Manila: The Supreme Court (SC) en Banc has appointed Sandiganbayan Justice Ma. Theresa Dolores Gomez-Estoesta as the new Court Administrator. Gomez-Estoesta took her oath before Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo at the Supreme Court Session Hall, succeeding former Court Administrator Raul Villanueva, who now serves as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court. According to Philippines News Agency, Gomez-Estoesta has a 34-year career in government service. She began her journey as a Solicitor at the Office of the Solicitor General from 1991 to 2002. In 2002, she joined the Judiciary as the Presiding Judge of Branch 6, Metropolitan Trial Court, Manila,

Pasay city: The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority in the Cordillera Administrative Region (TESDA-CAR) demonstrated its culinary prowess once again as one of its scholars emerged victorious at the WorldSkills ASEAN Manila hosted at the World Trade Center in Pasay City from August 26 to 28. According to Philippines News Agency, Agee Docayso, a graduating student in the Diploma in Culinary Arts Technology program at the Cordillera State Institute of Technology Education (CSITE), displayed remarkable talent in crafting multi-course dishes. “Everything was judged based on preparation, cleanliness, performance, dish presentation, and taste,” Docayso shared on Monday. He emphasized his

Malacanang: Newly appointed Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon announced that contractors involved in ghost projects will be blacklisted for life. Dizon stated this during a press briefing, emphasizing his commitment to eliminating illegal activities within government projects. According to Philippines News Agency, Dizon has already secured permission from President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. to implement a lifetime ban on private firms found guilty of participating in ghost projects. Dizon declared, “These ghost projects and substandard projects… the contractors of these ghost projects… will face a lifetime blacklisting, ban, immediately.” Dizon further explained that there will

Camarines sur: The Department of Social Welfare and Development in Bicol (DSWD-5) distributed more than PHP2.2 million in cash to 1,334 beneficiaries from various towns in Camarines Sur. According to Philippines News Agency, DSWD-5 Regional Director Norman Laurio reported that the beneficiaries included farmers and fisherfolk from the towns of Caramoan, Presentacion, Lagonoy, San Jose, Sag±ay, and Tigaon. These areas were affected by recent weather disturbances, prompting the need for financial assistance. The cash-for-work beneficiaries each received PHP1,600. This program is designed to aid families requiring immediate support to improve their living conditions.