Day: October 29, 2025

Manila: The government through the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on Wednesday met with flood control experts from the academe to discuss measures to combat the flood problem and the management of water resources. According to Philippines News Agency, Secretary Vince Dizon stated that the meeting, held at the DPWH main office in Port Area, Manila, was conducted in response to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to find a long-term solution to the country’s flooding issues. Dizon emphasized the importance of broader coordination with experts and other agencies to develop a science-based flood control plan. The meeting

Manila: Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara on Wednesday hailed various organizations for honoring outstanding Filipino teachers, saying it would help uplift the entire education system. According to Philippines News Agency, Angara emphasized that recognitions from the Metrobank Foundation, Princess Maha Chakri Award (PMCA), Antonio L. Cabangon Chua Gintong Parangal Para sa Edukasyon, and Gabay Guro strengthen educators’ morale and affirm the nation’s respect for their work. Angara stated that alongside reforms for teachers, each recognition deepens the nation’s respect for their sacrifice and service. He highlighted ongoing improvements in teacher programs to ensure that every reform leads to

Manila: Negros Oriental provincial officials are demanding long-term solutions to prevent another wastewater spill from an ethanol plant that has impacted thousands and contaminated a protected seascape. Board Member Erwin Michael Macias, chair of the Environmental Committee, said the United Robina Corp. (URC) must ensure its Bais Distillery facilities are improved to avert a recurrence of the weekend lagoon breach. According to Philippines News Agency, the board’s unanimous sentiment came during a special session called in response to growing unrest among coastal residents of Bais City and Manjuyod town. “We want to be assured that the URC distillery’s wastewater treatment

Manila: The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has slapped Surity Cash Lending Investors Corporation, which offers personal loans through its mobile application, with a PHP1-million penalty for unfair debt collection practices. According to Philippines News Agency, the penalty was approved by the SEC’s Commission En Banc in a decision dated September 16, 2025. The lending firm was found guilty of three counts of violating SEC Memorandum Circular (MC) 18, which prohibits unfair debt collection tactics. The memorandum circular specifically bans the use of threats, violence, or criminal means to harm a person’s reputation or property. It also prohibits the use

Sogod: The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Southern Leyte provincial office has announced the successful completion of several infrastructure projects in Sogod town. These projects, part of the Support to Barangay Development Program (SBDP), focus on remote and former conflict-affected communities. According to Philippines News Agency, the projects were executed in collaboration with the local government of Sogod and the Philippine Army’s 14th Infantry Battalion. The initiative aims to foster peace and development in villages that have previously faced insurgency challenges. The DILG’s recent report highlights these projects’ role in improving access to basic services and livelihood

Manila: Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) Chair Vigor Mendoza II has pledged to address over 37,000 pending motions and petitions filed with the agency by the end of the year. According to Philippines News Agency, Mendoza has instructed all LTFRB division chiefs to resolve 4,000 pending motions and petitions within the next 30 days to expedite the backlog clearance. Mendoza emphasized that the LTFRB Board would utilize all available resources to finalize all orders and decisions by December 15, 2025. This directive aligns with Acting Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez’s instructions following a report highlighting the backlog issues. The