Day: September 15, 2025

Ilocos norte: At least three local officials in Ilocos Norte have expressed their approval of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s recent announcement mandating local government clearance before a national infrastructure project is considered complete. According to Philippines News Agency, Currimao Mayor Edward Quilala emphasized that obtaining clearance from the local government unit (LGU) is crucial for ensuring quality assurance and compliance with laws and regulations. In a phone interview, Mayor Quilala highlighted the importance of this step in safeguarding community interests and project standards. Currimao Vice Mayor Judith Quilala echoed this sentiment, stating that local officials should be involved in

Samar: The Philippine Army has issued a warning to remaining New People’s Army (NPA) members in Samar province, indicating plans for intensified military operations. This announcement follows a recent confrontation that resulted in the death of one NPA fighter and the capture of two others. According to Philippines News Agency, Lt. Col. Marvin Inocencio, commander of the Army’s 46th Infantry Battalion (IB), stated that the military is committed to maintaining its ‘operational momentum’ to eradicate local insurgency in the mountainous areas of Samar province. Inocencio emphasized the battalion’s determination to dismantle the remnants of communist terrorist groups hindering the government’s

Manila: The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has vowed to uphold transparency and accountability in public service, as Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac assured overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) that corrupt practices will not be allowed to persist in the government. In a news release Monday, Cacdac noted the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to hold accountable those public officials involved in anomalous transactions. According to Philippines News Agency, Cacdac emphasized the importance of integrity in public service during a meeting with the Filipino community in Shanghai. This meeting was part of the Bagong Bayani ng Mundo: OFW Serbisyo Caravan

Sorsogon: A lone bettor from Sorsogon province became a millionaire after winning the PHP49.5-million Ultra Lotto 6/58 jackpot in Sunday night’s draw. According to Philippines News Agency, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) stated on Monday that the winner placed the bet at Lucky Circle Corporation, SM City Sorsogon, Maharlika Highway Balogo, Sorsogon, and successfully picked the winning numbers 05-17-18-02-45-57. The winner is required to claim the jackpot at the PCSO main office in Mandaluyong City within one year, presenting the winning ticket along with two identification cards. Lotto winnings exceeding PHP10,000 are subject to a 20-percent tax, as per

Manila: The Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) fully awarded bids for Treasury bills (T-bills) during the auction on Monday. The 91-, 182-, and 364-day T-bills fetched average rates of 4.950 percent, 5.148 percent, and 5.272 percent, all of which were lower than the rates from the previous week’s auction. According to Philippines News Agency, last week’s average auction yields for the 91-, 182-, and 364-day T-bills were 5.046 percent, 5.222 percent, and 5.376 percent, respectively. Ricafort stated that the T-bill average auction yields were again mostly slightly lower week-on-week due to the relatively large total bids. The auction was highly