Day: October 6, 2025

Manila: Lawmakers in Samar Island are pushing for the creation of a new region, a distinct administrative region, separate from Eastern Visayas, in the bid to unlock the island’s growth and development. The group, led by Minority Leader and 4Ps Partylist Rep. Marcelino Libanan, jointly filed House Bill (HB) No. 4218 as a move to widen access to services provided by national government agencies in Samar. According to Philippines News Agency, the other proponents are Eastern Samar Lone District Rep. Christopher Sheen Gonzales, Samar 1st District Rep. Stephen James Tan, Samar 2nd District Rep. Reynolds Michael Tan, Northern Samar 1st

Manila: The Economy and Development Council (ED Council), chaired by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., has approved several key adjustments to four US Government Assisted Development Objective Agreements (DOAgs), including increases in cost and extensions of implementation and grant validity periods. According to Philippines News Agency, the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) stated that the ED Council approved an increase in the funding for the Improved Health for Underserved Filipinos initiative, raising the cost to USD524 million from USD224 million. This adjustment aims to sustain improvements in health outcomes among underserved populations and enhance the overall health profile.

Pasay city: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday commended Filipino teachers, recognizing them as the nation’s ‘heroes’ due to their crucial role in shaping not only the knowledge but also the character and values of the country’s youth. Addressing tens of thousands of educators at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City during the National Teachers’ Day Culminating Program, Marcos highlighted the profound impact teachers have on students’ lives. According to Philippines News Agency, Marcos stated, ‘Teachers impart far more than just knowledge. You shape lives. You mold values. And in return, you learn patience, courage, and

Cotabato city: Police authorities here have identified one of the two gunmen who ambushed and killed a youth council chair and his brother over the weekend in the city’s commercial district. ‘The PNP has identified and is actively investigating a person of interest who may have a direct link to the crime,’ City Police Director Col. Jibin Bongcayao said in a statement Monday. According to Philippines News Agency, Bongcayao withheld the suspect’s name but confirmed that a follow-up investigation is underway, backed by CCTV footage from business establishments and city government street cameras. The victims, Prince Mohaz Matanog (Sangguniang Kabataan

Sanae takaichi:eneral, informed sources said Sunday. Takaichi is also considering reappointing party supreme adviser and former Prime Minister Taro Aso, who backed Takaichi in the party leadership election, as the party’s vice president, according to sources. According to Philippines News Agency, as Takaichi is likely to be named prime minister in the upcoming extraordinary Diet session, she is looking to appoint former Defense Minister Minoru Kihara as chief cabinet secretary. Suzuki, 72, a former finance minister, belongs to the only remaining intraparty faction, led by Aso. At a press conference following her election, Takaichi said that it would be best