Day: September 2, 2025

Manila: Former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) chief Manuel Bonoan has revealed the discovery of 15 “missing” projects during an investigation into completed projects under the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. from July 2022 to May 2025. This disclosure was made at a press conference following the turnover ceremony for the agency’s top post at the DPWH head office. According to Philippines News Agency, Bonoan clarified that these projects are not “ghost projects” but are currently considered non-existent until further validation. He noted that most of these projects are located in the 1st District of Bulacan

Davao city: The annual three-month closed fishing season in the Davao Gulf concluded on Monday, with assurances from the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) that affected fisherfolk received adequate assistance during the period. According to Philippines News Agency, the temporary fishing halt, targeting small pelagic fish, took place from June 1 to August 31 and was lifted on September 1. BFAR 11 (Davao Region) Director Relly Garcia stated that the agency coordinated with the Department of Agriculture, Department of Social Welfare and Development, and Department of Labor and Employment to provide necessary support. The interventions included the distribution

Hinigaran: The municipality of Hinigaran in Negros Occidental is showcasing its best homegrown products in the newly opened One Town, One Product (OTOP) store, the first local government unit or LGU-led hub in the province. According to Philippines News Agency, the OTOP hub was launched in partnership with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) on Monday. It also houses the Negosyo Center and a training center for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the southern Negros town. DTI-Negros Occidental Director Lynna Joy Cardinal emphasized that the establishment of OTOP stores is a core part of the government’s commitment

Manila: Large parts of the country will continue to experience rains due to the trough of a low pressure area (LPA) and the southwest monsoon or “habagat”, the weather bureau said on Tuesday. The LPA, located 865 km east of Northern Luzon as of 3 a.m., has a low potential of developing into a tropical cyclone in the next 24 hours, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported. According to Philippines News Agency, the LPA’s trough will cause scattered rains and thunderstorms across Cagayan Valley, Central Luzon, Ifugao, and Benguet. The “habagat” will likewise cause scattered rains

Manila: Albay Governor Noel Rosal has taken decisive action by suspending quarry operations across the province following numerous reports of over-extraction at several quarry sites. According to Philippines News Agency, Governor Rosal signed Executive Order (EO) No. 21 on Monday night. The order, which will remain effective until November 3, 2025, unless revoked or extended, addresses significant environmental concerns linked to over-extraction. The EO highlights the serious environmental impacts caused by quarrying activities in prohibited areas, such as alterations in river flows, river siltation, flooding, and soil erosion. The recent flooding incident in Barangay Masarawag, Guinobatan, Albay, serves as a