Day: September 22, 2025

Manila: The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has arrested three women for attempting to sell a property in Subic, Zambales using fake ownership papers. The operation resulted in the apprehension of the suspects, who were charged with syndicated swindling, falsification of public and official documents, and using falsified documents. According to Philippines News Agency, the National Bureau of Investigation-Olongapo District Office conducted the operation on September 18. The suspects were caught while receiving money from the complainant during an entrapment operation. Investigations revealed that one of the women impersonated the actual owner of the lot and attempted to sell the

Manila: The government has sufficient funds to respond to communities affected by Super Typhoon ‘Nando’ (international name: Ragasa), Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah Pangandaman assured on Monday. In a statement, Pangandaman said President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has ordered immediate support for Filipinos affected by Nando, as well as the frontline agencies working to ensure they are promptly assisted. According to Philippines News Agency, Pangandaman highlighted that the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Fund (NDRRMF) currently holds PHP8.633 billion, which is allocated for aid, relief, rehabilitation, and repair of permanent structures in calamity-hit areas. This fund

Manila: The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) on Monday denounced reports of ‘widespread destruction and tampering’ of official documents within the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), calling it a ‘direct assault’ on government transparency and ongoing investigations into alleged anomalous flood control projects. According to Philippines News Agency, ICI chair, retired Justice Andres Reyes Jr., emphasized that all public works records are government property and must be safeguarded. Reyes stated, “Any attempt to destroy, falsify, or conceal them is a grave offense that carries both administrative and criminal liability.” The fact-finding body warned that such acts not only

Iloilo city: The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office in Western Visayas (DSWD FO-6) has readied PHP116 million in relief resources to mitigate the anticipated effects of Super Typhoon Nando, internationally known as Ragasa. This preparation includes an extensive array of non-food items, ready-to-eat meals, and additional food and non-food supplies, complemented by standby funds. According to Philippines News Agency, the department’s resources include non-food items valued at PHP26.29 million and ready-to-eat food costing over PHP4.88 million. In addition, there are food and other non-food commodities worth more than PHP113.56 million, along with PHP2.79 million in funds available

Washington: US President Donald Trump and top health officials are expected to announce Monday that autism may be linked to the use of Tylenol, also known as paracetamol or acetaminophen, during pregnancy, reviving a medical controversy dismissed by many experts. According to Philippines News Agency, the suggested link, first reported by the Wall Street Journal earlier this month, would reignite debate over the use of acetaminophen, Tylenol’s active ingredient, during early pregnancy. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has previously promoted debunked theories about autism, stated that a government report on the disorder’s causes would be released this month.