Day: September 23, 2025

San juan city: The Land Transportation Office (LTO) on Tuesday suspended for 90 days the license of the driver involved in a hit-and-run collision in Santolan Road, San Juan City, that went viral on social media. According to Philippines News Agency, the LTO also summoned both the driver and the registered owner of the vehicle to appear before the LTO on Sept. 29 to explain the incident. The suspension comes as a response to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s call for responsible motorist behavior to ensure the safety of all road users. The incident, captured in a dashcam video, showed

New york city: The Philippines has called for continuous collective action to protect migrants worldwide, emphasizing the persistent risks faced by this sector. Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro made this appeal during the International Organization for Migration (IOM) High-Level Event at the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) held in New York City on September 22. According to Philippines News Agency, Secretary Lazaro highlighted the significance of solidarity amidst rising challenges posed by divisive and xenophobic tendencies that adversely affect migrants and their families. She stressed that such attitudes not only harm individuals but also impede the advantages migration

Manila: Former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) – Bulacan District Engineer Henry Alcantara will cooperate with the probe on anomalous flood control projects, including returning government funds as restitution. After meeting with Alcantara Tuesday, Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla told reporters that the dismissed DPWH official expressed willingness to return illegally obtained funds. According to Philippines News Agency, Remulla mentioned that although they have not reached a conclusion, Alcantara’s gesture for restitution is evident. Remulla refrained from commenting on Alcantara’s potential role as a state witness, indicating that further vetting is necessary before any decisions

Cavite: The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) reported the arrest of three individuals in separate operations in Cavite and La Union for offering unauthorized internet services. According to Philippines News Agency, the NBI-Cybercrime Division (NBI-CCD) apprehended two suspects in General Trias City, Cavite, for violating Republic Act (RA) 10175, known as the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012. Another suspect was arrested in Naguilian, La Union, for violations of Section 4(a)(1) and Section 4(a)(3) of RA 10175, which covers misuse of devices and system interference, as well as for the unauthorized distribution of network services. These charges were made in relation

Baguio city: A proposal has been revived in Baguio City mandating motorcycle and bicycle riders to wear reflectorized vests at night and during times of low visibility due to fog. “The new proposal lays down clear rules to safeguard motorcycle and bicycle riders by requiring the use of high-visibility vests within the city’s territorial jurisdiction,” Jordan Habbiling, Baguio City Council information officer, said in an interview on Tuesday. According to Philippines News Agency, the proposal, reintroduced by Councilor Leandro Yangot Jr., aims to ensure rider visibility on the road to prevent accidents. A similar proposed ordinance was introduced in 2020