Day: October 15, 2025

Manila: The Independent Commission on Infrastructure (ICI) has urged the Department of Justice (DOJ) to issue immigration lookout bulletin orders (ILBO) for 16 more individuals as part of its ongoing investigation into suspicious flood control projects. According to Philippines News Agency, the ICI submitted a request to the DOJ on October 13, seeking ILBOs for former Caloocan 2nd District Rep. Mary Cajayon-Uy, along with Arturo ‘Art’ Atayde, Alvin Tan, Bong Marasigan, Elmer de Leon, Ed Fuentebella, Johnny Santos, John Mary Vianney Parago, Alvin Mariano, Ryan Uy, Darryl Recio, Nestor Venturina, and Benjie Tocol. Additionally, the order was requested for Public

Manila: The Philippines is set to embark on an ambitious development initiative with 251 projects worth PHP2.61 trillion, slated to be executed through a collaboration between the government and the private sector, as revealed by the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Center. According to Philippines News Agency, the PPP Center’s latest data highlights that as of Wednesday, 162 projects valued at PHP2.45 trillion are earmarked for implementation by the national government. Meanwhile, local government units will oversee the remaining 89 projects, which are valued at PHP158.8 billion. In terms of sector allocation, railway projects dominate the landscape with a total value of

Batangas: Authorities have arrested three suspects for selling PHP7.8 million worth of illegal liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) products in Batangas province. In a statement on Wednesday, Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) chief Maj. Gen. Robert Morico II said suspects “Guillerma, Romel, and Gerald” were arrested cross-refilling LPG cylinders without a License to Operate from the Department of Energy, at Priority Gas Corp. in Barangay Natunoan in San Jose town on Oct. 9. According to Philippines News Agency, personnel of the CIDG 4 (Calabarzon) and the LPG Marketers Association Party-list Task Force seized eight refilled LPG cylinders bearing Regasco and

Cagayan: More than 11 percent of the construction works for the detour bridge in Alcala, Cagayan is now complete, just a few days since its construction began, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) reported Wednesday. According to Philippines News Agency, the DPWH announced in a social media post that work continues on the detour bridge, which will serve as an alternative route for the collapsed Piggatan Bridge in the town. Earlier, DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon promised to complete the detour bridge with a weight limit of up to 40 tons in just 60 days. This initiative comes in

Manila: Finance Secretary Ralph Recto has announced the formation of a multi-sectoral working group aimed at addressing both tax and non-tax issues through digital innovations. This initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance the investment climate in the Philippines and create additional employment opportunities. According to Philippines News Agency, the Department of Finance (DOF) will lead this collaborative effort, partnering with private sector entities. The directive for this initiative emerged from a dialogue with the Makati Business Club (MBC), where business leaders shared their concerns and suggestions to bolster the Marcos administration’s investment strategies. Representatives from companies such