Day: September 23, 2025

Manila: Still reeling from the effects of Super Typhoon Nando (international name Ragasa), residents of the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) were advised on Tuesday to remain on alert, this time for the new tropical cyclone expected within the week. According to Philippines News Agency, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), the newly formed tropical cyclone will be named Opong once it enters the Philippine Area of Responsibility. With Opong on the horizon, Cordillera Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (CDRRMC) chairperson and Office of Civil Defense (OCD) director Albert Mogol cautioned residents against going to flood and landslide-prone areas and

Manila: Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Elizaldy Co, Senators Joel Villanueva and Jinggoy Estrada, and several former officials have been recommended for prosecution in connection with an alleged flood control racket, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla informed the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee on Tuesday. Remulla revealed that the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), after assessing the affidavit of dismissed Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Bulacan First District Engineer Henry Alcantara, found sufficient grounds to file charges. According to Philippines News Agency, Remulla mentioned that meetings were held with the NBI, the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC), and the National Prosecution

New york city: The Philippine government is committed to the full implementation of a world declaration to advance gender equality and women’s empowerment, the country’s chief diplomat said before a high-level gathering at the start of the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York City on Sept. 22. According to Philippines News Agency, Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro emphasized the Philippines’ commitment to the transformative vision of the Beijing Declaration for women, both within the country and globally. The Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, adopted in September 1995, is recognized as the most progressive blueprint on women’s

Manila: Manila Mayor Isko Moreno will file charges of illegal assembly, assault, and resistance against rioters arrested during the violent anti-corruption protests last Sunday in this city. In a media release, Moreno noted that the Manila Police District (MPD) has confirmed that 127 adults and 89 minors were taken into custody for destroying properties such as traffic lights and vandalism. According to Philippines News Agency, of the minors, 67 were classified as children in conflict with the law (CICL) while 24 were identified as children at risk (CAR). Excluding the 24 CARs, Moreno said charges will be filed against the

Manila: Philippine National Police (PNP) acting chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. announced plans to create a top-level task group to assist in the ongoing investigation into flood control projects. This initiative follows a request from Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon for police assistance in validating flood control projects across the nation. According to Philippines News Agency, Nartatez emphasized the importance of forming the task group to ensure coordination for security and other necessary assistance in line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s goals for truth and accountability in these projects. Nartatez stated that