Day: October 23, 2025

Manila: Young Filipinos are set to hold an anti-corruption community prayer rally in front of the Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, more popularly known as the Manila Cathedral in Intramuros, Manila next week. According to Philippines News Agency, the Manila Cathedral announced via a social media post the holding of the event dubbed as the “Memorare: A Day of Lament and Prayer of Young People” at 4 p.m. on Oct. 31. The post emphasized the growing awareness and engagement among young people in the call for transparency, accountability, and good governance, encouraging participants to gather in prayer and discernment,

Mindanao: The Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) and the United Nations are strengthening their collaboration to address key development challenges on the island, focusing on clean water, public health, and community resilience. According to Philippines News Agency, the partnership was discussed during a courtesy meeting between MinDA Secretary Leo Tereso Magno and Tristan Burnett, UN Philippines resident coordinator ad interim and chief of mission of the International Organization for Migration on October 1. In a statement Wednesday, Magno highlighted the urgent need to improve access to clean water, noting that nearly half of Mindanao’s municipalities face an inadequate supply. “Water insecurity

Quezon city: The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has confirmed that no documents related to flood control projects were in the Bureau of Research and Standards (BRS) building in Quezon City, which was engulfed in flames on Wednesday afternoon. According to Philippines News Agency, the BRS is responsible for conducting research, studies, pilot testing, and formulating policies for government infrastructure projects. The DPWH revealed in a statement that initial findings suggest the fire began from a computer unit inside the Materials Testing Division, which reportedly exploded. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported. An investigation team has been dispatched

Manila: Police chiefs in Negros Oriental have been directed to clamp down on illegal gun ownership following recent shooting incidents in the province. According to Philippines News Agency, Lt. Stephen Polinar, spokesperson of the Negros Oriental Police, stated in an interview that police stations are to intensify their campaigns against loose firearms through the use of search warrants. “That is the standing order of Lt. Col. Criscente Tiguelo, the OIC provincial police director, with the police chiefs now securing search warrants from the court,” Polinar said. Just last week, three shooting incidents occurred in Sta. Catalina, Bais City, and Bacong

Manila: Several members of the House of Representatives on Wednesday expressed support for Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) Chairperson Andres Reyes Jr.’s announcement that ICI proceedings will be livestreamed starting next week. According to Philippines News Agency, Bicol Saro Rep. Terry Ridon stated that livestreamed ICI proceedings will enhance public discourse and strengthen accountability in governance. Ridon emphasized that this transparency measure is crucial for ensuring the public is fully informed of all disclosures, admissions, and evidence presented before the ICI, especially those involving high-level officials, government employees, and private contractors identified during investigations conducted by both the House Infrastructure