Day: September 29, 2025

Manila: The Department of Justice (DOJ) is awaiting a response from the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) regarding the Philippines’ request for a ‘blue notice’ against Ako Bicol Party-list Rep. Zaldy Co, Malaca±ang said on Monday. According to Philippines News Agency, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro mentioned that there are no new updates regarding the whereabouts of Co. Castro stated that the DOJ has already made a request for a blue notice and is currently waiting for a response from Interpol. Castro explained that a blue notice from Interpol aids law enforcement agencies by keeping them informed about the location

Quezon city: Former Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) general manager and retired police colonel Royina Garma, along with four others, has been ordered arrested in connection with the killing of PCSO board secretary Wesley Barayuga in July 2020, the Philippine National Police (PNP) announced on Monday. The Mandaluyong Regional Trial Court Branch 279 issued the warrant of arrest on September 13, 2025, against Garma, Lt. Col. Santie Mendoza, retired police colonel Edilberto Leonardo, and dismissed police officers Nelson Enriquez Mariano and Jeremy Causapin, also known as Toks, for murder and frustrated murder charges, with no bail recommended. According to Philippines

Manila: State-owned LandBank of the Philippines (LandBank) denied allegations that its handling of government contractor accounts, particularly those related to the Department of Public Works and Highways’ (DPWH) flood control projects, involved any irregular or unlawful activity. In a statement Monday, LandBank said all transactions in question were strictly carried out within the bounds of Philippine banking laws and regulations, under full compliance with government mandates and oversight requirements. According to Philippines News Agency, LandBank clarified that the funds deposited in the account of DPWH contractors originated from the Department of Budget and Management (DBM). These funds were released pursuant

Masbate: Masbate’s neighboring provinces of Camarines Sur, Albay, and Sorsogon have sent aid to the province severely damaged by Severe Tropical Storm Opong (international name Bualoi). Camarines Sur dispatched a mobile command center to serve as a hub for their operational efforts. The province also sent 131 disaster response personnel, 15 chainsaws, 10 Starlink satellites, 150 tents, generator sets, and a Veragon air-to-water facility, which captures water from the air. According to Philippines News Agency, Camarines Sur also mobilized several vehicles, including a mobile diagnostic van staffed by four doctors, 10 nurses, three medical technologists, two radiologists, a sonographer, and

Manila: Malaca±ang on Monday announced that assistance from Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong is still welcome even after his resignation from his role as special adviser to the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI). According to Philippines News Agency, in a press briefing, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro conveyed that President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. respects Mayor Magalong’s decision to step down from his advisory role in the ICI. Castro stated, “Natanggap na po at iginagalang po ng Pangulo ang naging desisyon po ni Mayor Magalong. Kinikilala naman po ng ating Pangulo ang kagalingan ni Mayor Magalong (The President has received