Day: October 21, 2025

Manila: Malaca±ang has named Dr. Gay Jane Perez as officer-in-charge of the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) following the resignation of Director General Joel Marciano Jr. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro confirmed to reporters Perez’s designation on Tuesday. According to Philippines News Agency, Perez has served as PhilSA’s deputy director general for space science and technology since 2021. She earned her Ph.D. in Physics from the University of the Philippines-Diliman and completed her postdoctoral research at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, where she specialized in remote sensing and satellite data applications. Perez is recognized for her work using satellite data to

Calamba city: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday unveiled the new unified RFID (radio frequency identification) system, which will be implemented across all toll expressways in Luzon to ensure seamless operations and smoother travel. The Toll Collection System Interoperability Project dubbed ‘One RFID, All Tollways’ was launched in a ceremony at the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) Toll Operation Building along SLEX northbound, Sitio Latian, Calamba City, Laguna. According to Philippines News Agency, Marcos stated that the unified RFID would reduce unnecessary stress and delays for motorists, addressing the confusion caused by having two separate RFID systems across Metro Manila

Aurora: Several sections of major roads in Aurora province remain restricted to one-lane traffic following landslides and floods caused by continuous rains brought by Tropical Storm Ramil, the Department of Public Works and Highways-Aurora District Engineering Office said Monday. Although no typhoon signal was raised over the province, cloudy weather conditions persist, impacting the Baler-Casiguran and Maddela-Dinadiawan Roads – two important routes connecting several municipalities in northern Aurora. According to Philippines News Agency, portions of the Baler-Casiguran Road are limited to one lane for heavy vehicles only, while other sections are passable with caution due to debris flow. Further north

Manila: The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has announced the release of approximately PHP783.28 million to fund the 2023 Performance-Based Bonus (PBB) for personnel of the Philippine Navy (PN), the Philippine Air Force (PAF), and the National Intelligence Coordinating Agency (NICA). The funds were distributed to these three agencies through separate Special Allotment Release Orders (SAROs). According to Philippines News Agency, the DBM allocated about PHP421.985 million on October 17 to cover the PBB for 25,821 qualified officials and employees of the Philippine Navy. Each eligible PN official and employee will receive a bonus equivalent to 48.75 percent of

Manila: The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) on Tuesday said it is pursuing stronger reforms in fund management and service delivery following the appointment of three new members to its governing board. In a statement, the state pension fund said the inclusion of Gilbert Tan Sadsad, president of the Philippine Public School Teachers Association (PPSTA), and sectoral representatives Enrico Gregorio Molina Trinidad and Cenon Cruz Audencial Jr. from the banking, finance, investment, and infrastructure sectors would bolster its institutional reforms. According to Philippines News Agency, ‘Their extensive experience will be invaluable as we build on the pension fund’s historic gains,’