Day: September 22, 2025

Manila: Families affected by the combined effects of the southwest monsoon (habagat) and tropical cyclones Mirasol and Nando have reached 28,014 as of Monday morning. In its latest situation report, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said the affected families are equivalent to 100,024 persons residing in 181 barangays in the Ilocos Region, Cagayan Valley, Cordillera Administrative Region, Central Luzon, Bicol Region, Western Visayas, and Zamboanga Peninsula. According to Philippines News Agency, as of the time of the report, 187 families are being sheltered inside 10 evacuation centers, while another 173 are temporarily staying in other places,

Manila: People’s rising clamor for transparency, accountability, and good governance carries economic implications, but a business group on Monday expressed support for government measures toward this bid. According to Philippines News Agency, the Federation of Philippine Industries (FPI) said protests and strong sentiments “may prompt greater caution among some investors.” However, it also noted that this scenario presents an opportunity for the Philippines to demonstrate its commitment to transparency and reform, which can strengthen long-term investor confidence. “We believe that if addressed decisively, this moment can become a turning point that reinforces the foundations of our economy,” FPI Chair Elizabeth

Manila: Over PHP2 million in aid has been distributed to families and individuals affected by the southwest monsoon, known locally as habagat, and tropical cyclones Mirasol and Nando, as reported by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). According to Philippines News Agency, Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao of the Disaster Response Management Group stated that the aid includes 3,872 family food packs and non-food items such as family, kitchen, and sleeping kits, along with laminated sacks. These relief items have been delivered to disaster-affected areas in the provinces of Quirino, Nueva Ecija, Camarines Sur, Capiz, and Iloilo, where local

Manila: Malaca±ang condemned the violence that marred Sunday’s mass protests in Manila, vowing to hold accountable masked agitators it branded as ‘anarchists’ who hijacked what began as a peaceful demonstration against corruption. ‘Peaceful rally, nasamahan ng iilang nais manggulo. Mananagot ang lahat, iyan ang nais ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. sa lahat ng sinumang gumamit ng karahasan sa naganap na peaceful rally noong Linggo (It was a peaceful rally, disrupted by a few who wanted trouble. Everyone will be held accountable -that is what President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. wants for all who used violence during the peaceful rally

Manila: Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson on Monday said the Blue Ribbon Committee secured additional evidence from sacked Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) assistant district engineer Brice Hernandez as part of its ongoing inquiry into alleged ghost and substandard flood control projects. Lacson, who chairs the committee, confirmed that Hernandez was allowed to return to his home under tight security to retrieve documents and items that could bolster his testimony. According to Philippines News Agency, Hernandez earlier linked Senators Joel Villanueva and Jinggoy Estrada to alleged budget insertions and kickbacks in flood control projects, claims both senators