Day: October 2, 2025

Manila: The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) has successfully released 1,699 persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) from July 31 to October 1. This brings the total number of releases to 27,003 since President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. assumed office. According to Philippines News Agency, BuCor Director General Gregorio Pio Catapang Jr. announced that the released PDLs had varied reasons for their release, including acquittals, probation or habeas corpus grants, parole, posting of cash and bail bonds, or completion of their sentences. The individuals released were from multiple correctional facilities: the Correctional Institution for Women (CIW) with 97 releases, CIW-Mindanao with 6,

Pangasinan: A Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) official has advised Pangasinenses to expect rainy days ahead as Tropical Storm Paolo (international name Matmo) approaches. According to Philippines News Agency, citing Weather Advisory No. 4 as of 11 a.m. on Thursday, PAGASA Dagupan chief Jose Estrada Jr. said in a phone interview that the province is forecasted to experience an accumulated 100 to 200 millimeters of rainwater ‘from today to noon tomorrow (Friday).’ Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 was raised in the province as of 5 a.m. “We will experience the effect of ‘Paolo’ starting tomorrow, and

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. announced Thursday that the Office of the President (OP) will be donating over PHP170 million to expedite the recovery of Cebu, following the severe impact of the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck the province on Sept. 30. During the situation briefing at the Bogo City Hall, Marcos said the provincial government of Cebu will receive PHP50 million from the OP, while Bogo City and the municipalities of Sogod and San Remigio will get PHP20 million each. Marcos said the OP will also provide PHP10 million each to the towns of Bantayan, Daanbantayan, Madridejos, Medellin,

Santa rosa: Former World No.1 and two-time Major champion Dustin Johnson is set to headline the International Series Philippines, one of Asia’s most anticipated golf events this year. The tournament will be held from October 23 to 26 at the Sta. Elena Golf Club in Santa Rosa, Laguna, and will feature an impressive lineup of fellow Major winners, including Bubba Watson, Patrick Reed, Charl Schwartzel, and Louis Oosthuizen. According to Philippines News Agency, Johnson has an impressive Ryder Cup record, boasting an unbeaten streak in five appearances and a perfect 5-0 at Whistling Straits in 2021. His most recent participation

Manila: Lawmakers and local executives on Thursday pushed for the integration of blockchain technology in the national budget process, citing its potential to strengthen transparency, accountability, and public participation in government spending. At the Senate Committee on Science and Technology hearing, chaired by Senator Bam Aquino, discussions centered on Senate Bill 1330 or the proposed Philippine National Budget Blockchain Act. According to Philippines News Agency, the measure seeks to establish a blockchain-based budget system that will record all allocations, disbursements, procurements, and expenditures as digital public assets accessible to the public in real time. Aquino said the proposal responds to