Day: October 23, 2025

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

Manila: The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) announced a significant decrease in bird strike incidents at airports nationwide, reporting a 9.7 percent drop for September compared to the same period last year. The announcement was made on Wednesday during the Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon briefing. According to Philippines News Agency, CAAP spokesperson Eric Apolonio highlighted that many of the 44 commercial airports under CAAP’s operation are situated near seashores, which are frequented by migratory birds seeking food. Airports in Iloilo, Davao, and Puerto Princesa have been identified as particularly high-risk areas for bird strikes. To address this issue, CAAP

Antique: A farm school in Antique devotes two hours daily to teaching learners how to plant vegetables, fruits, and other crops as part of their hands-on training. The Aningalan Integrated Farm School (AIFS) in Barangay Aningalan in San Remegio municipality is the only farm school in Antique, with 234 learners, since it started in 2021. According to Philippines News Agency, learners are immersed for at least two hours a day, especially on the Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE) subject in the secondary level, to learn agriculture and crop management, as stated by school head Jocelyn Gatila in an interview. The

Manila: The Swedish government has extended a 12 million Swedish krona (approximately PHP74 million) grant to support the Luzon Economic Corridor’s flagship Subic-Clark-Manila-Batangas (SCMB) railway project. The agreement was formalized between the Government of Sweden, through Swedfund International, and the Department of Transportation (DOTr), and was presented at the Malaca±ang Palace. According to Philippines News Agency, this grant will fund a feasibility study focused on signaling systems and operational models for the SCMB railway. This railway is a key infrastructure initiative of the Luzon Economic Corridor, designed to connect the major ports of Subic, Manila, and Batangas, thereby enhancing logistics