Day: October 28, 2025

Manila: The Bureau of Customs (BOC) denied on Tuesday false and misleading information circulating online that alleged a Rolls-Royce vehicle seized from the Discaya couple was being driven around Metro Manila. In a statement, the bureau noted that the said vehicle, along with other luxury cars confiscated from contractors Pacifico “Curlee” Discaya II and Cezarah Rowena “Sarah” Discaya — who are linked to the anomalies involving flood control projects — remains under its custody. According to Philippines News Agency, the BOC emphasized that all seized vehicles are securely stored under the strict supervision of the Customs Police, safeguarded by physical

Manila: The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is ready to assist residents of Tipo-Tipo in Basilan province who will be directly affected by the ongoing “rido”-related violence. DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian has directed the Field Office 9 (FO-9) (Zamboanga Peninsula) to be on the alert for the possible augmentation of family food packs (FFPs) and other non-food items (NFIs) that may be needed by residents who might get displaced by the local conflict, according to a news release on Tuesday. According to Philippines News Agency, Gatchalian communicated with FO-9 Regional Director Riduan Hadjimuddin, instructing him to inform the

Manila: A civil society organization (CSO) highlighted the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) and the PhilHealth system as exemplary models of transparent, rules-based aid programs that operate without political interference during a Senate Committee on Finance public hearing. According to Philippines News Agency, during the discussion with CSOs, Adolfo Montesa, Co-convenor of the Roundtable for Inclusive Development (RFID), emphasized that these programs are designed by law and based on objective criteria, ensuring aid is delivered to citizens based on need rather than political connections. Montesa remarked that the 4Ps and Universal Health Care programs are defined by rights and rules,

Manila: Nearly 1,000 families have received housing entitlements under the Expanded Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino (4PH) Program, the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) said Tuesday. According to Philippines News Agency, DHSUD Secretary Jose Ramon Aliling stated that the distribution of Certificates of Entitlement (COEs) and land awards to qualified beneficiaries was among the highlights of the National Housing Expo 2025. During this event, the agency showcased its shelter initiatives aimed at low-income families. About 925 families from five homeowners’ associations benefitted from newly approved projects under the Social Housing Finance Corp.’s Enhanced Community Mortgage Program. Additionally,

Baguio city: Health officials in the Cordillera region are urging the public to wear face masks in crowded places, including cemeteries, as people prepare to observe All Saints’ and All Souls’ Days on Nov. 1 and 2. Department of Health-Cordillera Administrative Region (DOH-CAR) Regional Director Amelita Pangilinan emphasized that large crowds visiting cemeteries could increase the risk of infection. According to Philippines News Agency, the Cordillera Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council highlighted the rising cases of influenza-like illnesses (ILI) during its ‘Oplan Undas’ pre-disaster risk analysis meeting. The onset of the cool, dry ‘Amihan’ season is contributing to more cases