Day: October 6, 2025

Manila: Senate President Vicente ‘Tito’ Sotto III dismissed Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano’s proposal for snap elections to restore public trust in government, saying there is no legal or constitutional basis to hold one. According to Philippines News Agency, Sotto emphasized in a press briefing at the Senate that there is no framework to implement Cayetano’s idea. Cayetano proposed snap elections for both the executive and legislative branches, suggesting it would provide the public a chance to start anew amid recent controversies involving corruption and misuse of public funds. Sotto, however, asserted that restoring trust in the government relies

Iloilo: Iloilo Governor Arthur Defensor Jr. is optimistic that Public Works and Highways Secretary Vivencio Dizon will take positive action on his request regarding the status of the unfinished flyover in the municipality of Pavia. In a media interview on Monday, Defensor said he wrote a letter to Dizon last week, one of the many follow-ups his office has been doing for the project in the past months. According to Philippines News Agency, Defensor’s letter dated September 29, 2025, requested a “comprehensive update and clarification” about the current status of the Aganan flyover. He expressed concerns about the prolonged delay,

Bacolod: The legacy of mask-making here that started 46 years ago continues as the younger generation of Bacolodnon artists created their own masterpieces for this year’s edition of the MassKara Festival. According to Philippines News Agency, the inaugural MassKara Mask-Making Competition recognized three standout creations from among the 20 entries, showcasing the festival’s “artistry, culture, and grassroots spirit.” “This is not just a contest, it’s a tribute to the original artists who helped create MassKara 46 years ago. What we’re seeing today is a continuation of that legacy,” Art Association of Bacolod-Negros (AAB-N) president Tey Sevilleno said in a statement

Manila: The city government of Manila announced that it has successfully collected approximately PHP160 million in taxes from contractors involved in flood control projects within the city. According to Philippines News Agency, during the bimonthly Kapihan ng Samahang Plaridel forum at the Rizal Park Hotel, Mayor Isko Moreno highlighted that this tax collection followed a strict reminder to the contractors about their tax responsibilities. Mayor Moreno emphasized the city’s commitment to enforcing tax laws, stating that the government is prepared to take legal action against those who violate the Tax Code, regardless of their location in the Philippines. Moreno further

Cebu: The Department of Tourism (DOT) in Central Visayas has reported significant damage to several heritage structures and tourist sites following a magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck the province of Cebu on September 30. At least five historically and culturally significant churches in northern Cebu have suffered structural and cosmetic damage, according to a rapid assessment conducted by the Archdiocese of Cebu in coordination with the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) and the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA). According to Philippines News Agency, the affected churches include the Archdiocesan Shrine of Sta. Rosa de Lima