Day: September 6, 2025

Baguio: Five national road sections in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) and Cagayan Valley Region have been rendered impassable to all types of vehicles due to the combined effects of the southwest monsoon, locally known as “habagat”, and a low-pressure area (LPA), the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) announced. According to Philippines News Agency, in a report to DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon, the Bureau of Maintenance confirmed that as of 10 a.m., the road closures include the following: Baguio-Itogon Road in Sitio Goldfield, Barangay Poblacion, Itogon, Benguet, due to a soil collapse; Balbalan-Pinukpuk Road in Pinukpuk, Kalinga, also

Manila: The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Saturday clarified that the Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC) is a requirement set by the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) departing the country for employment abroad. According to Philippines News Agency, the clarification was issued after a video circulated online showing a child at the airport whose mother was unable to board her flight, apparently for failing to present a working visa and other documents such as an OEC. The BI explained that it implements the OEC requirement in accordance with the policies of the DMW, which ensures proper

Manila: The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has moved to ensure viable airfares and expand access to more domestic and international destinations, signaling a push to strengthen the country’s aviation and tourism sectors. According to Philippines News Agency, the DOTr is also working with the Civil Aeronautics Board on measures that balance affordability with sustainability for airlines, while the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines pursues infrastructure upgrades. Among the projects under study is the proposed runway extension at Siargao Airport, which would enable larger aircraft to operate more efficiently and lower the cost per seat for travelers. Meanwhile, the construction

Manila: Trade and Industry Secretary Cristina Roque has designated acting heads for the Construction Industry Authority of the Philippines (CIAP) and the Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board (PCAB), following leadership changes tied to the probe into anomalous infrastructure projects. According to Philippines News Agency, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) announced that Doris Gacho has been named acting CIAP executive director, while engineer Sergie Retome will serve as acting PCAB executive director. Roque placed both agencies under her direct supervision on September 3 to ensure integrity and transparency in handling flood control projects that are currently under investigation. On the

Bacolod: Pauline del Rosario is gearing up for another title challenge at the ICTSI Negros Occidental Golf Challenge, commencing on September 9. She recently clinched a narrow one-stroke victory over Korean golfer Seo Yun Kim at the Bacolod Golf and Country Club, marking one of the most notable comebacks in the history of the Ladies Philippine Golf Tour (LPGT). According to Philippines News Agency, Del Rosario, a former LPGT Order of Merit champion, will be competing against a strong lineup of contenders. This includes Princess Superal, the inaugural Asia Pacific Cup champion, and Chanelle Avaricio, who emerged victorious in the