Day: November 18, 2025

Manila: Sen. Joseph Victor Ejercito on Tuesday urged government agencies to ensure adequate funding for the Metro Manila Subway Project (MMSP), North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR), and other foreign-assisted projects (FAPs) of the Department of Transportation (DOTr). Ejercito expressed concern after portions of the loan proceeds for these flagship projects were reduced under the General Appropriations Bill (GAB). According to Philippines News Agency, Ejercito warned that delays in fund releases might compel contractors to suspend work, leading to prolongation costs and further setbacks in project implementation. He emphasized that releases under the Unprogrammed Appropriations typically arrive only by the third quarter,

San juan city: Mapua University beat San Sebastian College-Recoletos in overtime, 77-72, to secure its third straight win in the NCAA Season 101 men’s basketball tournament at the FilOil EcoOil Center in San Juan City on Tuesday. Marc Cyrus Cuenco finished with 15 points, five rebounds, and three steals as the Cardinals improved to 7-5, trailing behind the University of Perpetual Help (8-4) in Group A. According to Philippines News Agency, Clint Escarmis, who contributed 14 points, five rebounds, and three assists, expressed confidence in the team’s current form. “I feel like this is the right time to peak, we’re

Manila: Malaca±ang on Tuesday said President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is focused on addressing the nation’s issues and slammed the ‘noise’ of resignation calls being hurled against him. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro pointed out that there are ‘propagandists and destabilizers’ attempting to divert attention from the flood control issue by linking it to personalities involved in the corruption scandal. According to Philippines News Agency, the official posited that those involved in the anomaly are the ones bound to benefit should the President step down. ‘Kapag nawala ang Pangulo sa puwesto, malamang, muli magiging maligaya ang mga nasasabing sangkot dahil

Bacolod city: Energy Secretary Sharon Garin on Tuesday highlighted the coordinated efforts to restore electricity in areas served by the Negros Electric and Power Corp. (Negros Power), which has already re-energized more than 92 percent of its 244,915 customers affected by the typhoon as of 6 p.m. Monday. ‘The swift restoration of power in Central Negros, now above 92 percent, shows what can be achieved through strong coordination, malasakit (compassion), and hard work on the ground,’ Energy Secretary Sharon Garin said in a statement. ‘We thank the Negros Power teams and the communities for working together to bring electricity back

Iloilo city: This highly urbanized city will collaborate with the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) Philippines for the implementation of a mangrove and beach forest rehabilitation and conservation project in Iloilo City. The memorandum of agreement was signed by Iloilo City Mayor Raisa Tre±as and ZSL Philippines Country Director Mary Edwina Garchitorena at the city hall on Monday. According to Philippines News Agency, the agreement was witnessed by General Services Office head Neil Ravena and City Environment and Natural Resources head Janis Mae Sy for Iloilo City, and chief mangrove scientific advisor Jurgenne Primavera and community engagement manager Rodney Golbeque