Day: September 4, 2025

Manila: Malaca±ang has directed all government agencies and the private sector to support programs and activities for the celebration of the 2025 Philippine Creative Industries Month, in line with the efforts to empower Filipino creative professionals. According to Philippines News Agency, under Memorandum Circular (MC) 95 signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on Sept. 2, all national government agencies, including government-owned and -controlled corporations (GOCCs), as well as the local government units and private stakeholders, are mandated to extend full support to the initiatives and celebrations lined up for Creative Industries Month. Republic Act (RA) 11904 or the Philippine Creative

Manila: For Josh Yba±ez, competing in the FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championship 2025 is an opportunity to hone his skills and learn from the experience. The 5-foot-7 pride of General Santos City, who is among 21 players in the Alas Pilipinas pool, vows to perform well in the 32-nation event set at the SM Mall of Asia Arena and Smart-Araneta Coliseum on Sept. 12 to 28. According to Philippines News Agency, the 22-year-old Yba±ez expressed his commitment to focusing on doing his best in every game and learning from each match, as articulated in a press statement issued by the

Manila: The Senate has ordered the appearance of five government contractors and three Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) officials at the upcoming Blue Ribbon Committee hearing. This session will examine allegedly anomalous flood control projects. According to Philippines News Agency, the decision came after Committee Chairperson Sen. Rodante Marcoleta recommended the move. Senate President Francis Escudero approved the issuance of subpoenas ad testificandum for several individuals. The contractors summoned include Pacifico ‘Curlee’ Discaya II of Alpha and Omega Gen. Contractor and Development Corporation; Darcy Kimel D.J. Respicio of Darcy and Anna Builders and Trading; Sally Santos of SYMS

Manila: The League of Provinces of the Philippines (LPP) is calling for tighter coordination between the national and local governments to prevent ghost infrastructure projects and ensure transparency in public spending. In an interview over Radio Pilipinas, LPP president and South Cotabato Governor Reynaldo Tamayo Jr. revealed several projects, some reported as completed, do not physically exist, while others bypass local proper planning mechanisms, particularly through ‘insertions’ made after projects are reviewed by Provincial and Regional Development Councils. According to Philippines News Agency, these insertions, often added at the national level, result in projects that do not reflect the priorities

Pasig city: The Philippine National Police – Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG) has announced its collaboration with the Bureau of Customs (BOC) to verify luxury vehicles confiscated from the residence of contractors Curlee and Sarah Discaya in Pasig City. The vehicles were seized under a search warrant, and the HPG is now playing a crucial role in the validation process. According to Philippines News Agency, during a news briefing at Camp Crame, HPG spokesperson Lt. Nadame Malang revealed that the BOC has sought the group’s assistance in examining the records of the seized vehicles. The HPG has already submitted a validation