Day: September 15, 2025

Manila: A low pressure area (LPA) and the easterlies will bring rains in some parts of the country, the weather bureau said Monday. The LPA, located 235 kilometers west of San Jose, Occidental Mindoro as of 3 p.m., is unlikely to develop into a tropical cyclone, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) in its forecast issued at 4 a.m. According to Philippines News Agency, the LPA will cause scattered rains and thunderstorms across Metro Manila, Ilocos Region, Cordillera Administrative Region, Central Luzon, Calabarzon, Mimaropa, and Western Visayas. Cagayan Valley will also experience scattered rains and

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has announced the appointment of retired Supreme Court Justice Andres Reyes Jr. as the chair of the newly established Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI). The commission is tasked with investigating alleged anomalies in multi-billion-peso flood control projects. According to Philippines News Agency, the President highlighted Reyes’ exemplary track record as a jurist, citing his honesty, fairness, and ability to deliver justice as key reasons for his selection. “He has a very, very good record of honesty and fairness and a good record of being able to find justice for those who have been victimized,”

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday said he understands public anger over alleged corruption in multi-billion peso flood control projects, urging groups set to hold protest actions to express their grievances but to do so peacefully. Speaking to reporters in Malaca±ang, Marcos said the exposure of irregularities in infrastructure projects justified the outrage. According to Philippines News Agency, the President encouraged protesters to make their sentiments known, noting that they have every right to be angry. Marcos emphasized that while the protests are a legitimate expression of public sentiment, they must remain peaceful to avoid any law enforcement