Day: October 16, 2025

Manila: The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is looking at nine contractors that have supposedly contributed to the campaign funds of candidates who ran in the May 2025. According to Philippines News Agency, the possible illegal contributions are being probed by the poll body’s Political Finance and Affairs Department (PFAD) after looking at the Statements of Contributions and Expenditures (SOCEs) of those who ran in the last elections. However, he did not reveal if these national candidates won or lost in the May 12 polls. “For 2025, we don’t have a confirmed candidate yet, whether winner or loser. However, I confirm

Manila: The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) on Thursday met with government agencies to outline the government asset recovery efforts from personalities implicated in anomalous flood control projects. The agencies in attendance include the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), Department of Justice (DOJ), Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC), Maritime Industry Authority (Marina), Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP), Insurance Commission (IC), Bureau of Customs (BOC), Commission on Audit (COA), Land Transportation Office (LTO), Land Registration Authority (LRA), Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC), Philippine Competition Commission (PCC), and

Baguio: The Cordillera Golfers Foundation, Inc. (CGFI) and Cebu Blue Bloods (CBB) have provided over PHP1 million in financial assistance to those affected by the recent earthquakes in Cebu and Mindanao. According to Philippines News Agency, the CGFI allocated PHP300,000 for families impacted in areas such as Bogo, Tabuelan, Tabogon, San Remegio, and Medellin. Meanwhile, CBB, an association of golfers, contributed PHP420,000, totaling PHP720,000 in aid for Cebu. Each family that lost a member in the magnitude 6.9 earthquake has received PHP10,000 in cash support. Additionally, the CGFI has donated PHP300,000 to assist victims in Mindanao. Arnel Peil, the president

Lanao del sur: The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) has refuted online claims about its PHP75 million Communal Irrigation Project (CIP) in Lanao del Sur, stating that the circulating photos used to allege irregularities are “outdated and do not represent the current condition of the area.” According to Philippines News Agency, the agency’s clarification, released in a statement Thursday following a joint site inspection, is a direct response to a social media expos© and the recent killing of its former senior legal officer, Niruh Kyle Antatico. NIA Administrator Eddie G. Guillen emphasized the agency’s commitment to transparency. “We encourage the public

Washington: The United States passport has fallen out of the world’s top 10 most powerful passports for the first time in two decades, according to the latest Henley Passport Index released Tuesday. The US now ranks 12th, tied with Malaysia, granting visa-free access to 180 out of 227 destinations. According to Philippines News Agency, the top spots are held by Singapore, South Korea, and Japan, with access to 193, 190, and 189 destinations respectively. In 2014, the US passport ranked first, but this year marks its lowest position since the index was launched 20 years ago. Henley and Partners attributed