Day: September 9, 2025

Manila: Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson has issued a warning regarding the nearly PHP950 million in casino transactions by a group known as the ‘BGC Boys’ or Bulacan Group of Contractors, which he suggests may be part of a scheme to launder illicit funds from questionable flood control projects. According to Philippines News Agency, Lacson, in his privilege speech, highlighted records from at least 13 casinos indicating substantial cash-to-chips and chips-to-cash activities involving billions of pesos. These transactions were reportedly conducted under the names and aliases of officials from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and associated

Tacloban: The Department of Tourism (DOT) is optimistic about increasing tourist arrivals in Eastern Visayas with the launch of the One Visayas Tourism Circuit, which connects major destinations across the islands. According to Philippines News Agency, DOT-Eastern Visayas Regional Director Karina Rosa Tiopes revealed that nine destinations in the region are part of the three initial circuits introduced on September 6, 2025. These circuits focus on UNESCO heritage and gastronomy trails, dive expeditions, and heritage and cultural discoveries. ‘These circuits aim to strengthen sustainable travel routes and partnerships across the Visayas, offering travelers a seamless journey through the region’s rich

Phnom penh: The Philippines has reinforced its collaborative efforts with Cambodia to advance support for higher education institutions (HEIs) and regional cooperation, as announced by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) on Tuesday. In a recent press release, CHED revealed that representatives from the Commission and Cambodia’s Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sport formalized their commitment by signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Monday. This agreement focuses on providing educational opportunities and ensuring sustainable development between the two nations. According to Philippines News Agency, the MOU signing took place in Phnom Penh and was witnessed by President Ferdinand R.

Pasig city: Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto on Tuesday described the controversial Discaya family as ‘habitual liars.’ ‘Marami nga po tayong na-obserbahan na (We have observed a lot of things that), you used the term inconsistencies, but I would like to be more direct. Kasinungalingan po talaga at lantarang kasinungalingan po yung sinasabi po nito (It’s really all lies, their statements here are all blatant lies),’ Sotto said, referring to the couple Pacifico ‘Curlee’ and Cezarah Rowena ‘Sarah’ Discaya, owners of several construction firms under scrutiny, during the hearing of the Infra-Comm. According to Philippines News Agency, only Curlee showed

Iloilo city: The Department of Education (DepEd) Schools Division of Iloilo has embarked on an initiative to provide motorcycles and motorboats to schools located in remote and island barangays to enhance their mobility. The program aims to address the challenges faced by teachers in far-flung areas by offering them free transportation options. According to Philippines News Agency, Division Superintendent Ernesto Servillon Jr. explained that the initiative was born out of the high costs and risks associated with renting bancas for island travel. During his visits to these schools, he recognized the need for a sustainable transportation solution that could support