Day: November 4, 2025

Agusan del sur: A Philippine Air Force (PAF) helicopter deployed to assess damage following Typhoon Tino’s impact experienced an “air mishap” on Tuesday afternoon in Agusan del Sur. The incident occurred as the helicopter was conducting a rapid damage assessment needs analysis (RDANA) mission. According to Philippines News Agency, the PAF confirmed that one of its ‘Super Huey’ helicopters encountered difficulties near the vicinity of the 60th Infantry Battalion. The helicopter was one in a group of four that had departed from Davao and was on its way to Butuan City when communication was lost, prompting an immediate search-and-rescue (SAR)

Manila: House Committee on Higher and Technical Education chairperson, Tingog Party-list Representative Jude Acidre, urged the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) to take decisive action against diploma mills and strengthen oversight of graduate programs in teacher education. Acidre made the call following the Second Congressional Commission on Education’s (EDCOM II) findings that many of these programs prioritize credentials over competence. According to Philippines News Agency, recent data from EDCOM II showed that more than half of the country’s graduate students are enrolled in education programs, yet many of these programs fall short of delivering meaningful research output or genuine professional

Manila: The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) has called upon the Office of the Ombudsman to conduct an investigation into former officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) concerning a PHP72 million ghost flood control project in Plaridel, Bulacan. According to Philippines News Agency, the ICI’s Interim Report, presented by chairperson Andres Reyes Jr., pinpointed the project as the Riverbank Protection Structure in Barangay Bagong Silang. It was revealed that this project was constructed at an incorrect site and deemed substandard. The report has recommended that former DPWH secretary Manuel Bonoan and former undersecretaries Roberto Bernardo and

Manila: Solid North Party-list Representative Ching Bernos has introduced a bill in the House of Representatives aimed at creating a regulatory framework for utilizing information and communications technology (ICT) in healthcare. According to Philippines News Agency, House Bill 3115, known as the Act Establishing the Philippine Electronic Health or eHealth System, seeks to provide the public with effective telehealth services by forming a coordinated and collaborative National eHealth System. This system will be guided by a national policy and strategic network. Bernos emphasized in a statement that the eHealth System and Services bill is crucial for offering a safe, cost-effective,

Cordillera: The Police Regional Office-Cordillera Administrative Region (PROCAR) has credited the success of its Oplan Undas 2025 operations to the implementation of SQUADRONE technologies, which were launched in October. According to Philippines News Agency, the SQUADRONE initiative, which stands for Smart Quadrotor Unit for Advanced Deployment, Detection, Reconnaissance, Observation and Networked Enforcement, has significantly enhanced public safety measures. Brig. Gen. Erickson Dilag, PROCAR regional director, highlighted that the new technologies have improved situational awareness and expanded security coverage throughout the region. These technological advancements, including drones and body-worn cameras, have enabled police personnel to effectively monitor crowd movements, manage traffic

Paris: The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Tuesday announced that an investigation is currently underway regarding the disappearance of Dr. Jose Rizal’s bust in Paris, France. According to Philippines News Agency, the bust, which was situated at Place Jose Rizal in Paris’ 9th arrondissement, was likely removed during the night between October 25 and 26. The DFA has reported the incident to local authorities in Paris, and the Philippine Embassy in France is actively coordinating with them to track the progress of the investigation. The DFA emphasized that the bust of Dr. Jos© Rizal was a cherished landmark for