Day: October 1, 2025

Pasay city: The Department of Agriculture (DA) has flagged PHP125 million worth of farm-to-market road (FMR) projects that were reportedly completed between 2021 and 2022 but show no signs of actual construction. DA Spokesperson Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa revealed this during the 47th ASEAN Ministers on Agriculture and Forestry event in Pasay City. According to Philippines News Agency, de Mesa highlighted that out of more than 4,700 units, nine FMRs are potentially ‘ghost’ projects. “From our records and audit, they were not initiated but in the DPWH report, these were already completed,” he noted. The projects in question include

Masbate city: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday sought immediate action to address the ongoing cash problems affecting residents in Masbate City. According to Philippines News Agency, in a media interview in Masbate City, Marcos cited the need to bring additional cash to the calamity-stricken area to assist residents grappling with financial challenges and help them meet their immediate needs. This urgency arises as Marcos acknowledged ongoing difficulties faced by locals due to limited access to cash withdrawal, following the onslaught of Severe Tropical Storm Opong (international name Bualoi). Marcos attributed the cash withdrawal issues to limited internet connectivity

Cebu: The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Wednesday urged all concerned local government units (LGUs) in affected areas to immediately implement critical response and preparedness measures following the 6.9 magnitude earthquake that struck off the coast of Bogo City, Cebu on Tuesday night. According to Philippines News Agency, the DILG ordered affected LGUs to convene their Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Councils (LDRRMCs), activate Emergency Operations Centers and Incident Management Teams, and mobilize Barangay DRRMCs for close monitoring of weakened structures and geohazard areas. Local chief executives were also instructed to implement the minimum critical

Cebu: The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has mobilized assistance for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), including their families, who were affected by the 6.9-magnitude earthquake that jolted the Visayas on Tuesday evening. According to Philippines News Agency, Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac stated that he has instructed regional offices to work in conjunction with the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) to assess the condition of OFWs, seafarers, and their families in the severely affected areas. These areas include Biliran, Northern Samar, Eastern Samar; Catbalogan City, Sta. Rita, and Marabut in Samar; as well as Isabel, Calubian, Kananga, Palompon, Merida,

Manila: The National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) on Wednesday led the launch of the 2025 Elderly Filipino Week with the rolling out of simultaneous activities and service caravans across the country to honor the contributions of senior citizens. NCSC spokesperson Loraine Cerillo Valdevieso said the annual celebration is mandated under Proclamation No. 470 signed by former President Fidel V. Ramos to recognize the role of the elderly in nation-building. According to Philippines News Agency, the celebration started very early with masses nationwide, followed by a walk for life and service caravans with the Department of Social Welfare and Development