Day: October 16, 2025

Manila: Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) Chairperson Vigor Mendoza II has instructed all regional directors to commence inspections at bus and other transport terminals in anticipation of this year’s Undas, which is observed on November 1 and 2. According to Philippines News Agency, Mendoza’s directive aligns with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s order to prioritize passenger comfort and safety in public transportation. Mendoza emphasized the importance of ensuring that all buses and other public transport vehicles, including their drivers and conductors, are secure and reliable, allowing passengers to reach their destinations safely and comfortably. Mendoza highlighted the necessity

Tacloban city: Some 10,000 minimum wage earners in Eastern Visayas have benefited from the Benteng Bigas Meron (BBM) Na program since its launch four months ago, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) reported. Of the total recipients, 7,000 are employed in Leyte province, while 1,500 each are from Eastern Samar and Northern Samar. According to Philippines News Agency, DOLE Assistant Regional Director Joan Noya-Nidua stated that the program aims to provide affordable rice to low-income workers, offering relief amid increasing costs of food and transportation. “For every kilo of rice bought, there is a message of hope and our

Manila: The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has expressed approval of the Supreme Court’s (SC) decision to dismiss the disqualification petition against Edgar Erice, allowing him to run as the representative of the 2nd District of Caloocan City in the May 12 elections. According to Philippines News Agency, Comelec Chairperson George Garcia highlighted that this marks the first case of its kind to be decided by the High Court, particularly concerning issues of misinformation and disinformation that could potentially impact the electoral process. Garcia emphasized that the Supreme Court acknowledged its authority to investigate and prosecute such cases, clarifying that misinformation

San remigio: The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) has initiated the turnover of modular shelter units (MSUs) to the local government of San Remigio, Cebu. According to Philippines News Agency, this event marks the completion of the first ‘Bayanihan Village’ aimed at families displaced by the recent earthquake in the province. The MSUs, located in Barangay Poblacion, will serve as temporary homes for residents affected by the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck northern Cebu on September 30. The Bayanihan Village, completed in just seven days, was developed through a collaborative effort involving multiple government agencies led by

Western visayas: Local government units in Western Visayas are gearing up for comprehensive earthquake evacuation drills in response to recent strong tremors in Davao and Cebu. Raul Fernandez, chairperson of the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC), emphasized the importance of these drills, noting a decline in participation in the quarterly national simultaneous earthquake drills. According to Philippines News Agency, Fernandez highlighted the need to stress proper response protocols, as social media posts revealed that affected individuals often panic and run in different directions rather than employing the ‘duck, cover and hold’ method. This behavior, he noted, indicates