Day: September 11, 2025

Manila: Acting Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez announced his full support for the Bureau of Customs’ (BOC) investigation concerning luxury vehicles owned by the Discaya family. According to Philippines News Agency, Lopez has directed the Land Transportation Office (LTO) to collaborate with the BOC by providing access to all relevant registration records, importation documents, and verification processes for the luxury cars in question. Lopez emphasized the importance of assisting the BOC in determining if the vehicles were registered through proper channels, pledging to provide any necessary support. This action aligns with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive for a comprehensive government

Manila: National Security Adviser (NSA) Eduardo A±o on Thursday described as “patently illegal” China’s plan to create a nature reserve at Bajo de Masinloc in the West Philippine Sea. “It is patently illegal as it violates UNCLOS (United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea), the final and binding 2016 Arbitral Award, and the 2022 Declaration on the Conduct of Parties,” A±o said in a statement. According to Philippines News Agency, A±o added that China’s plan is not meant to protect the environment but rather to justify Beijing’s control over Bajo de Masinloc, a maritime feature that is part

Iligan city: Iligan City will implement additional mandatory road safety measures to decrease traffic accidents, as discussed by its City Council through a proposed decree, an official said Thursday. During the 11th City Council session, Councilor Thomas Derrick Siao passed a resolution for the use of luminous or reflectorized paints on roads as safety indicators. According to Philippines News Agency, the measure aims to ensure safety in the streets by emphasizing preventive measures against potential threats and dangers. The initiative includes the addition of extra pedestrian lanes, traffic markings, and other critical traffic indicators in various parts of the city,

Manila: The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is preparing to announce the 64th party-list representative for the 20th Congress in the upcoming week. This decision follows the need to fill the required 20 percent party-list composition of the Lower House, which was not met during the May 2025 elections. According to Philippines News Agency, Comelec Chairperson George Garcia stated that the announcement for the additional lawmaker might occur by September 18. In a recent interview, Garcia mentioned that the Law Department and the Supervisory Group of the National Board of Canvassers have already put forward their recommendations for the immediate proclamation

Bacolod: Mayor Greg Gasataya on Thursday condemned all forms of sexual misconduct, particularly in schools, as he terminated the services of an instructor involved in a sexual harassment complaint filed by a female student of the Bacolod City College (BCC). ‘Following due process and thorough investigation, the city has ordered the immediate dismissal of an instructor at the BCC after a credible complaint of sexual harassment was brought forward,’ he said in a statement. According to Philippines News Agency, Gasataya emphasized that sexual misconduct is deplorable, especially within institutions entrusted with the education and formation of youth. ‘Abuse of authority