Day: September 7, 2025

Manila: The third and final tranche of toll rate adjustments for the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX) will begin on Sept. 9. According to Philippines News Agency, the Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) has authorized an additional 64 centavos per kilometer for Class 1 vehicles, including cars, jeepneys, vans, pickups, and motorcycles. For Class 2, which comprises larger sports utility vehicles and those with trailers, the rate increase is PHP1.29 per kilometer. Class 3, consisting of heavy trucks and other large commercial vehicles with three or more axles, will see an increase of PHP1.93 per kilometer. These adjustments follow strict compliance with regulatory

Quezon city: The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) called on all sectors to strengthen collective efforts in peace and order as the country’s crime rate continues to decline. In support of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to adopt a whole-of-society approach in crime prevention, DILG Undersecretary for Public Affairs and Communications Rolando Puno emphasized the necessity of unity among local government units (LGUs), communities, and the citizenry. According to Philippines News Agency, the collaboration between LGUs, law enforcers, and citizens forms a robust defense against crime. Puno highlighted this during the culmination of the 31st National

Manila: Beginning Sept. 11, anybody facing emergencies will only need to dial one hotline number: 911. The single hotline will replace more than 30 local emergency numbers, according to a news release of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) over the weekend. The service is free, available 24/7 and designed to be language-sensitive so calls in Tagalog, Cebuano, Ilocano, Waray, Tausug, and other Philippine dialects can be understood and acted upon. The target response time is five minutes, with call takers trained to assure people in crisis that help is on the way. According to Philippines News

Manila: The southwest monsoon, locally known as ‘habagat’, continues to influence weather conditions across the western sections of Northern and Central Luzon, leading to isolated rain showers, as reported by the weather bureau. According to Philippines News Agency, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) released a 4 a.m. bulletin indicating that the Ilocos Region, Zambales, and Bataan are expected to experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies accompanied by isolated rain showers or thunderstorms due to the monsoon. Additionally, the easterlies are predicted to cause similar weather patterns over Caraga and the Davao Region. Further forecasts suggest that

Guadalajara: Filipino tennis player Alex Eala achieved a significant milestone by capturing her first Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) title at the Guadalajara 125 Open. Eala triumphed over Hungarian Panna Udvardy with a score of 1-6, 7-5, 6-3 in the final held at the Panamerican Tennis Center hardcourt in Zapopan, Mexico. According to Philippines News Agency, Eala, who is currently ranked No. 75 in the world, showcased remarkable performances throughout the tournament. She overcame American Kayla Day in the semifinals with a 6-2, 6-3 victory, defeated Italian Nicole Fossa Huergo in the quarterfinals 7-6 (2), 6-2, and secured wins against American