Day: September 10, 2025

Iloilo city: The Sangguniang Panlungsod (City Council) has passed a resolution urging the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to adhere to the National Building Code of the Philippines by obtaining all necessary permits from the Office of the Building Official (OBO) before commencing any projects in Iloilo City. The resolution emphasizes the importance of compliance to maintain public safety and uphold the credibility of local governance. According to Philippines News Agency, the resolution also instructs the OBO to monitor and audit all ongoing DPWH projects to ensure compliance with the building code and to submit a report on

Manila: The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has temporarily banned mall-wide sales in shopping malls surrounding two venues of the FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship 2025. The ban is part of a strategic effort to manage traffic and accommodate the influx of international guests attending the prestigious event. According to Philippines News Agency, the MMDA issued a memorandum circular on Wednesday detailing the implementation of the sales ban in malls near the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City and the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. The restriction will be in effect from September 12 to 14, with

Manila: The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has now extended its One Day Submission and Electronic Registration of Companies (OneSEC) Zuper Easy Registration Online facility to accommodate foreign companies aiming to incorporate in the domestic market. According to Philippines News Agency, SEC Chairperson Francis Lim emphasized the significance of this development in a press release issued on Wednesday, describing it as a key element in enhancing the ease of doing business in the Philippines. Lim stated, “By expanding the coverage of OneSEC to foreign entities, we want to send a strong signal to the international business community that the Philippines

Manila: Alas Pilipinas is in potentially strong hands with the young guns providing energy and determination to step up for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity of playing in the FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship that starts Friday at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. According to Philippines News Agency, Italian coach Angiolino Frigoni has placed his trust in younger players from the UAAP, including Michaelo ‘Buds’ Buddin, Jade Disquitado, Louie Ramirez, and Eco Adajar, as well as Josh Yba±ez, Leo Ordiales, and Peng Taguibolos, with Ramirez representing the NCAA as a two-time MVP from the University of Perpetual Help. This selection aims

Manila: The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on Wednesday sought the Department of Justice (DOJ) to issue an Immigration Lookout Bulletin Order (ILBO) against former secretary Manuel Bonoan, among others, due to an ongoing investigation into questionable flood control projects. According to Philippines News Agency, DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon wrote a one-page letter to DOJ Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla, requesting an ILBO for Mayor Rene Maglangue of Candaba, Pampanga, and officials of MBB Global Properties Corporation, including Macy Monique Maglangue, president; Sunshine M. Bernardo, corporate secretary; and Fatima Gay B. Dela Cruz, treasurer. The investigation targets DPWH officials