Day: October 15, 2025

Baguio: The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) has expressed confidence that with the help of private real estate firms and professionals, they would be able to address the housing backlog in the region. Antonette Anaban, regional director of the DHSUD-CAR, gave the pronouncement on the sidelines of the opening of the three-day National Shelter Month Summit in this city on Wednesday. The event is hosted by DHSUD-CAR and co-organized by the Chamber of Real Estate Builders’ Associations Inc. (CREBA). According to Philippines News Agency, Anaban said that aside from complementing the

Manila: The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) achieved a significant victory in its fight against fraudulent investment schemes by securing the indictment of three groups accused of soliciting investments from the public without obtaining the necessary licenses. According to Philippines News Agency, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has found sufficient evidence to file criminal complaints against Eton Phil Non-Specialized Wholesale Trading, SCET Colleens Corporation, and a group led by casino junket operator Hector Aldwin Liao Pantollana. The charges include violations of Republic Act 8799, also known as the Securities Regulation Code (SRC), as these groups engaged in unauthorized investment activities

Davao: Over 5,400 individuals affected by the powerful earthquakes that hit the Davao Region last week will benefit from emergency employment provided by the government through the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE). According to Philippines News Agency, DOLE 11 (Davao Region) Director, lawyer Randolf Pensoy, stated that a total of 5,450 people will benefit from the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD) program, with an allocation of over PHP28 million across the region. Some 4,950 beneficiaries will come from Davao Oriental, while the remaining 500 will be from Davao City, Davao de Oro, Davao del Norte, Davao del

Manila: The National Task Force West Philippine Sea (NTF-WPS) on Wednesday hailed the latest Pulse Asia survey showing strong public support for the government’s transparency initiatives in the WPS. According to Philippines News Agency, the task force also welcomed the Filipino public’s “strong confidence” in the resolute defense of the Philippines’ sovereignty, sovereign rights, and jurisdiction in the WPS. “We thank the Filipino people for their trust in the NTF-WPS and its member agencies, particularly the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), the Philippine Navy, and the Armed Forces of the Philippines, all of whom gained high trust ratings from the public,”

Manila: Defending champion National University defeated Ateneo de Manila University, 25-22, 25-17, 25-17, on Wednesday to sweep Pool E in the 2025 Shakey’s Super League (SSL) Unity Cup at the San Andres Gym in Manila. The Lady Bulldogs, who earned a twice-to-beat incentive in the crossover quarterfinals, will meet the No. 4 team in Pool F. According to Philippines News Agency, Chams Maaya and Josline Salazar delivered 10 points each and combined for 14 of the team’s 37 attack points. “Our motivation is to perform well and we are all out, if ever we have two days off. We really