Day: November 6, 2025

Manila: The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has initiated legal proceedings against two contractors for alleged bid rigging and manipulation associated with three projects in Davao Occidental and La Union. These cases have been submitted to the Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) for a preliminary inquiry. According to Philippines News Agency, Secretary Vince Dizon of the DPWH has filed charges against St. Timothy Construction Corporation, Silverwolves Construction Corporation, alongside various officials and employees from the DPWH Davao Occidental and La Union 2nd District Engineering Offices. The allegations pertain to ghost and substandard flood control projects in Culaman, Jose Abad

Baguio: The Office of Civil Defense in the Cordillera Administrative Region (OCD-CAR) has called on local government units (LGUs) across the region to enhance their disaster preparedness initiatives, emphasizing that proactive measures are crucial for safeguarding both lives and property. According to Philippines News Agency, OCD-CAR Regional Director and Cordillera Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (CDRRMC) Chair Albert Mogol highlighted the responsibility of local chief executives to comply with mandates under the Local Government Code of 1991 and the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010. These mandates require the development and implementation of comprehensive disaster preparedness

Canlaon city: A total of 263 families, or 941 individuals, are currently staying in evacuation centers in Canlaon City, Negros Oriental, as Typhoon Tino, known internationally as Kalmaegi, impacted the Visayas region earlier this week. According to Philippines News Agency, Edna Lhou Masicampo, the public information officer of Canlaon City, reported that as of Wednesday evening, these internally displaced persons (IDPs) were housed in seven evacuation centers and are receiving food and other relief supplies. The Department of Social Welfare and Development in the Negros Island Region has initiated the distribution of family food packs to assist those affected. The

Caloocan city: About 700 families from Caloocan City received their land titles on Thursday under the Expanded Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino (4PH) Program. In a news release, Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) Secretary Jose Ramon Aliling said the event reflected the strengthened public housing delivery of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s administration. According to Philippines News Agency, the National Housing Authority’s (NHA) title distribution, held at the Caloocan Sports Complex, was part of the government’s continuing commitment to help Filipino families achieve dignified living conditions. The land titles were distributed under Presidential Proclamation 366, covering the

Tokyo: Toyota Motor Corp. announced Wednesday an upward revision of its consolidated net profit forecast for fiscal 2025, increasing it to 2.93 trillion yen from an earlier projection of 2.66 trillion yen. This adjustment comes amid sustained robust sales of hybrid vehicles in the North American market. According to Philippines News Agency, for the fiscal year ending March 2026, Toyota has also increased its group operating profit forecast to 3.4 trillion yen from 3.2 trillion yen and its sales forecast to 49 trillion yen from the previous 48.5 trillion yen. Despite the challenges posed by high tariffs imposed by the

Manila: The government has announced the formation of an inter-agency steering committee to ensure the effective implementation of the palay (unhusked rice) floor price as outlined in Executive Orders (EO) 100 and 101. This initiative is part of the administration’s strategy to stabilize rice prices, support farmers, and protect them from unfair trading practices. According to Philippines News Agency, during a joint press briefing, Department of Agrarian Reform Secretary Conrado Estrella III emphasized the significance of the twin EOs signed by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on October 25. Estrella highlighted that the Department of Agriculture (DA), National Food Authority