Day: October 7, 2025

Manila: The government will intensify efforts to stabilize supply and prices amid weather disturbances, the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) said Tuesday. DEPDev made the statement after the reported slight uptick in consumer prices in September. According to Philippines News Agency, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported that headline inflation settled at 1.7 percent in September, slightly higher than the 1.5 percent seen in August. The latest data brought the January to September average inflation rate to 1.7 percent, which is still below the 2 percent lower end of the government’s 2 percent to 4 percent target. The

Manila: House of Representatives Deputy Speakers Paolo Ortega V and Jefferson Khonghun, along with Lanao del Sur 1st District Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong, have expressed their strong support for President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s call for a justice system that prioritizes evidence, fairness, and the rule of law in addressing controversies surrounding flood control projects. According to Philippines News Agency, President Marcos emphasized on Monday the importance of due process and credible evidence over speculation and public outcry, highlighting that justice must be pursued with credibility to maintain public confidence. Ortega commended President Marcos for his steadfast commitment to the

Quezon city: Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has officially filed a perjury complaint with the Quezon City Prosecutor’s Office against former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) engineer Brice Hernandez. In his complaint-affidavit, Estrada accuses Hernandez of fabricating false statements under oath with the intent to damage his reputation. According to Philippines News Agency, the complaint stems from allegations made by Hernandez during a legislative hearing. Hernandez, who previously held the position of assistant district engineer at the DPWH Bulacan 1st District Engineering Office, is currently under the Department of Justice’s Witness Protection Program. His testimony has been pivotal in

Bogo city: The number of families affected by the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck Bogo City, Cebu, and nearby provinces on September 30 has increased to 165,998, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) on Tuesday. This marks a significant rise from the 155,094 families reported the day before. According to Philippines News Agency, the NDRRMC’s latest report indicates that the affected families, totaling 611,624 individuals, are all from Region 7, known as Central Visayas. Of these, 415 families are currently residing in four evacuation centers, while 6,937 families have sought temporary shelter elsewhere. The NDRRMC

Manila: To curb the spread of animal diseases, such as African swine fever (ASF), in the country, Abra lone district Rep. Joseph Sto. Ni±o Bernos and Solid North Party-list Rep. Ching Bernos have filed a bill that seeks to provide pet owners and farmers with sufficient access to essential animal healthcare. According to Philippines News Agency, filed on Oct. 1 at the House of Representatives, Bill 5059, or the Animal Medical Center bill, requires the establishment of veterinary clinics in every local government unit in the country. The proposed clinics will offer services including veterinary consultations, animal vaccinations, disease diagnosis,