Day: October 21, 2025

Baguio city: Brenda Subido-Dacpano, a retired journalist in this city, is now immersing herself in the world of visual arts, focusing on themes of social realism. Many of her artworks prominently feature the jeepney, known as the King of the Road, a subject she began exploring during the contentious debates over its modernization-a change that sparked significant protests among public utility vehicle drivers. According to Philippines News Agency, Brenda expressed her motivation to preserve the image of the jeepney in an exclusive interview at the Art Market event held at SM City Baguio. She explained that with the jeepney modernization

Laoag city: A total of 2,648 senior citizens from Laoag City are set to receive cash incentives from the local government this week as part of the implementation of the Social Pension for Indigent Senior Citizens (SPISC) program. According to Philippines News Agency, the program was made possible through a memorandum of agreement between the Department of Social Welfare and Development and the city government of Laoag to update the list of beneficiaries. City Social Welfare and Development Office head Perlita Cabello stated that pensioners of GSIS and others receiving different pensions were excluded from the list, ensuring that the

Manila: An additional 110 screeners have been deployed by the Office for Transportation Security (OTS) at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) ahead of the expected influx for the ‘Undas’ break. To date, there are 1,203 OTS personnel across NAIA terminals and 1,232 personnel in other airports nationwide, OTS Acting Administrator Jose Briones Jr. told the Philippine News Agency on Tuesday. According to Philippines News Agency, the OTS is ensuring 24/7 security monitoring in preparation for the expected surge in travelers. Security auditors have been deployed to ensure that airport operators are properly and adequately implementing security measures aligned with

Manila: The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will conduct a full geotechnical investigation and repair on a section of the Bukidnon-Davao road at Sitio Kipolot, Barangay Palacapao in Quezon, Bukidnon, which collapsed Saturday night. According to Philippines News Agency, Secretary Vince Dizon ordered a full geotechnical investigation that would also enable the department to start a detour road. Dizon inspected the area on Tuesday with DPWH, Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) and local government officials to assess the damaged road. He said they will also coordinate with MGB to address road failure in the landslide area caused by

Quezon: The police arrested three persons caught unloading petroleum products from a 10-wheel oil tanker truck without a plate number and transferring them into white plastic containers in Quezon province on Tuesday morning. According to Philippines News Agency, the three suspects were apprehended while unloading methanol at around 2 a.m. Tuesday in Sitio Cinderella, Barangay Sta. Catalina Sur, Candelaria. Authorities seized seven pieces of white plastic containers containing gasoline, a white plastic container containing diesel, two motor pumps, and seven motor pump hoses, all valued at PHP90,000. The three suspects will face charges for violating Presidential Decree 1865, also known

Manila: The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has suspended the operation of 22 buses from two transport companies for violations related to safety and passenger comfort. This move aligns with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to prioritize passenger safety and convenience. According to Philippines News Agency, LTFRB Chair Vigor Mendoza II announced that 17 passenger buses operated by Elavil Tours, Inc., and five buses operated by AMV Travel and Tours, Inc., which service the Bicol-Manila route, have been suspended for a period not exceeding 30 days. Mendoza emphasized that this suspension serves as a stern warning to