Day: October 23, 2025

San miguel: It’s a bittersweet reunion for the family of Taloy Aguilo Astudillo, a Citizen Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) member who was abducted by the communist New People’s Army (NPA) rebels in December 2019. For six long years, Astudillo’s family tirelessly looked for his whereabouts, searched for clues and bits of information about his well-being, but found nothing. According to Philippines News Agency, a former rebel (FR) broke years of mystery surrounding Astudillo’s abduction last week, leading a team from the Philippine Army’s 36th Infantry Battalion (36IB) to Suba Area, Sitio Inadan, Barangay Magroyong, San Miguel, Surigao del Sur.

Manila: The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) announced that 785,897 residents in 620 insurgency-cleared barangays nationwide are now receiving medical care from 478 newly completed barangay health stations. These facilities have been established under the “Support to Barangay Development Program” (SBDP), which is set to run from 2021 to 2025. According to Philippines News Agency, the project has received a total funding of PHP1.98 billion. The DILG emphasized the transformative impact of these health stations, which allow families in remote areas to access essential medical services without the need to travel long distances. The DILG further reported

Manila: The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) is intensifying its nationwide operations starting this October as it accelerates the distribution of about 400,000 hectares of land to meet its target for 2025. In a news release on Wednesday, Agrarian Reform Secretary Conrado Estrella III said the efforts are in line with the directives of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to uplift the lives of Filipino farmers and strengthen the country’s food security. According to Philippines News Agency, Estrella stated that “DAR is now in full operational swing to meet the target within the year, following the President’s directive to fast-track

Bacolod city: The city government has initiated the clearing of a significant waterway using an amphibious dredger borrowed from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). The effort is aimed at restoring the Mandalagan River to its full capacity through ongoing massive clearing and desilting operations. According to Philippines News Agency, Mayor Greg Gasataya emphasized the importance of the project, stating that once the river is restored, it will significantly reduce the risk of water build-up in a large section of Bacolod City, particularly in the northern areas. The Mandalagan River, situated in the northern part of the city,

Manila: The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has announced that 13 luxury vehicles, previously owned by contractor couple Pacifico ‘Curlee’ II and Cezarah ‘Sarah’ Discaya, will be auctioned on November 15. The BOC has assured potential buyers that the vehicles are safe for use. According to Philippines News Agency, Assistant Commissioner Vincent Philip Maronilla confirmed that the high-end cars were illegally imported but are now available for auction. He emphasized that successful bidders would receive certification confirming the legitimacy of their purchase, ensuring they can use the cars without legal issues. Maronilla mentioned that the government anticipates earning between PHP100 million

Manila: The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has expressed its readiness to share information regarding campaign contributions from contractors to both national and local candidates in the last two electoral cycles with the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI). According to Philippines News Agency, Comelec Chairperson George Garcia stated that the commission is prepared to cooperate with the ICI should they seek assistance in this matter. Garcia mentioned that the Office of the Ombudsman has already engaged with Comelec on this issue. “We will immediately comply because the request comes from government agencies, whose mandate is really about prosecuting corrupt practices,” he