Day: October 29, 2025

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

Manila: The PCG on Wednesday cried foul over the ‘unfair’ remarks made by Cavite 4th District Rep. Francisco “Kiko” Barzaga. According to Philippines News Agency, PCG Spokesperson, Capt. Noemie Cayabyab, stated that Barzaga’s comments were ‘unfair to the dedicated men and women of the PCG.’ She emphasized that the PCG is a professional, disciplined, and accountable government agency operating with full transparency under civilian oversight. Cayabyab affirmed that the Command welcomes public scrutiny and reassured that any credible allegations of misconduct will be investigated following due process. The statement was a response to Barzaga’s claim that the PCG should be

Manila: The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) will deploy more than 2,200 volunteers and set up nearly 300 first aid stations nationwide to ensure the safety and well-being of travelers and cemetery-goers during the observance of Undas (All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day) from Oct. 30 to Nov. 2. According to Philippines News Agency, during a Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon interview, PRC Secretary General Gwendolyn Pang revealed that the organization began preparations two weeks in advance by enlisting volunteers and conducting refresher trainings, briefings, and orientations to ensure readiness. Pang stated, “This year, we will set up 295 first aid stations