Day: October 8, 2025

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has signed into law a measure renewing the legislative franchise of state-owned media network International Broadcasting Corporation (IBC 13) for another 25 years. Republic Act (RA) 12311, inked by Marcos on Oct. 3, authorizes IBC-13 to construct, install, establish, operate, and maintain radio and television broadcasting stations anywhere in the country where frequencies or channels are still available, ‘for commercial purposes and in the public interest.’ According to Philippines News Agency, the grantee must secure from the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) the appropriate permits and licenses for the construction and operation of their stations

Naic: Acting Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez has mandated the swift construction of relocation sites in Naic, Cavite, to accommodate families who will be displaced by the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) project. This directive aligns with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s initiative to ensure that affected residents have new homes to move into. According to Philippines News Agency, a total of 82 three-story buildings are slated for construction through the Social Housing Finance Corp. for this project. By December, 12 of these buildings are expected to be completed, providing housing for 360 families. During a site visit, DOTr Assistant Secretary for

Iloilo city: Swedish Ambassador to the Philippines Anna Ferry on Wednesday led the Team Sweden delegation to strengthen bilateral cooperation with Iloilo City on economic development, including public transport, and explore more areas of collaboration. Ferry expressed interest in understanding the priorities of Mayor Raisa Tre±as and Iloilo City, aiming to identify areas for development or ongoing programs where Sweden could provide support. According to Philippines News Agency, Sweden, through its development finance institution Swedfund, has recently agreed to provide up to 6 million Swedish Krona (roughly PHP30 million) in grants for feasibility studies on the integrated public transport system

Manila: The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) assured on Wednesday that it will continue monitoring and assisting families displaced by Typhoon Paolo until they have fully recovered. According to Philippines News Agency, DSWD spokesperson and Disaster Response Management Group (DRMG) Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao stated that the department’s support extends even to those who have already returned home to help them rebuild and resume normal lives. “It’s a good sign that many have returned to their respective homes. The DSWD’s Field Office (FO) personnel in Cagayan Valley were among the camp coordinators who helped to ensure that the

Pagadian city: The National Bureau of Investigation has apprehended a man in Pagadian City for reposting an online image of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. with the word “headshot” superimposed over it. According to Philippines News Agency, the NBI – Cybercrime Division (NBI-CCD) announced that Michael Romero, also known as Mike Romero, was arrested in Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur on September 30. He faces charges of inciting to sedition and violating Republic Act 10175, known as the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012. Romero had posted a Facebook image with the words ‘Headshot’ overlaid on a picture of President Marcos,