Day: September 15, 2025

Manila: The Philippine Chamber of Commerce in Industry (PCCI) is calling for a long-term solution to the power concerns in Boracay Island in Malay, Aklan following the power outage which started Sept. 13 and was only restored on Monday afternoon. PCCI Western Visayas governor and incoming national vice president, lawyer Jobert Pe±aflorida said what happened was a huge disruption for business, especially for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). According to Philippines News Agency, Pe±aflorida emphasized the significant impact of the power disruption, particularly during challenging times for Boracay’s micro, small, and medium enterprises. He stressed the necessity for a

Manila: Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla announced that the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) is set to file charges related to three ghost flood control projects in Bulacan. These projects, lacking any real-world implementation despite allocated funds, have drawn significant attention due to their financial implications. According to Philippines News Agency, Remulla stated that the NBI has validated information about these ghost projects using coordinates from the “Isumbong mo kay Pangulo” website. The bureau is currently finalizing details to proceed with the case. The projects, averaging PHP300 million in total, display a recurring pattern of allocated funds ranging from PHP95

Bangui: A new cutting-edge CT scan unit has been unveiled at the Bangui District Hospital in Ilocos Norte to provide “faster, more accurate, and highly detailed” diagnoses to patients. “This represents a transformative upgrade for the hospital, enabling our medical team to provide faster, more accurate, and highly detailed diagnoses,” the management of Bangui District Hospital said in a statement. According to Philippines News Agency, the new CT scanner will significantly improve the detection and management of a wide range of conditions, including stroke, trauma, cancer, cardiovascular disease, and other critical illnesses. In a media interview, Dr. Rogelio Balbag, executive

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has decided not to proceed with his planned visit to the United States to attend the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York this month. Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Secretary Dave Gomez made this announcement on Monday, stating that the President’s decision was made to prioritize local issues. According to Philippines News Agency, Gomez mentioned that Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro will represent the Philippines at the UNGA in lieu of President Marcos. Gomez explained to reporters, “The President has delegated his engagements at the UNGA to the Secretary of Foreign Affairs

Makati city: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday reported that more than 348,000 Filipinos have benefitted from the Tara, Basa! Tutoring Program (TBTP), which he hailed as a flagship literacy and youth employment initiative of his administration. Speaking at the program’s National Culminating Activity at the University of Makati, Marcos said the initiative directly addresses reading backlogs in public schools while giving financially challenged college students cash-for-work opportunities. According to Philippines News Agency, the TBTP is implemented by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in partnership with the Department of Education, Commission on Higher Education, National Youth