Day: November 24, 2025

Davao city: The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on Monday announced that the construction works for the Davao River Bridge, also known as the Bucana Bridge, is nearing completion. DPWH Senior Undersecretary Emil Sadain stated that the bridge’s progress rate is currently at 99.2 percent. According to Philippines News Agency, the remaining minor works for the bridge, expected to be completed by the end of November, include pavement markings at Approach Road 1, sidewalks and fencing, and final installation of electrical components and system connections. Sadain emphasized the focus on expediting these final requirements to ensure the bridge

Pangasinan: The Pangasinan provincial government is set to receive PHP50 million from the national government for its post-disaster rehabilitation. In an interview on Monday, Vice Governor Mark Ronald Lambino stated that the funds will support house repairs, aid affected fishermen, and assist those who lost livelihoods, fish pens, cages, and boats during the recent onslaught of Super Typhoon Uwan. According to Philippines News Agency, the partial damage to agriculture caused by Uwan, internationally known as Fung-wong, in Pangasinan has surpassed the PHP1-billion mark. The report from the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) as of November 16 indicated

Manila: The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Monday refuted former palace spokesperson Harry Roque’s assertion that the charges against him are politically motivated. Speaking to reporters, DOJ spokesperson Polo Martinez emphasized that Roque’s use of the “non-refoulement principle” is not applicable in his case. According to Philippines News Agency, Martinez stated that the principle of non-refoulement implies political persecution in the country of origin. He questioned whether such persecution exists in the Philippines, asserting that Roque is being charged for alleged crimes and should respond to these charges. Martinez highlighted that Roque would have the opportunity to defend himself if

Surigao del sur: Tropical Depression (TD) Verbena has made a significant impact as it landed over Bayabas, Surigao del Sur, and is currently advancing over Agusan del Norte. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) disclosed this development in its 5 p.m. bulletin on Monday. According to Philippines News Agency, the cyclone was last observed in the vicinity of Jabonga, traveling west-northwestward at a speed of 30 kilometers per hour (kph). It carries maximum sustained winds of 45 kph near its center, with gusts reaching up to 75 kph. Strong winds are expected to affect regions under Signal

Tacloban: The Commission on Population and Development-Eastern Visayas (CPD-8) honored outstanding local government units (LGUs) in Region 8 for their successful localization of the population and development agenda. Leading the honorees of this year’s Rafael M. Salas Kaunlarang Pantao Award (RMSKPA) for Most Outstanding LGUs is the provincial government of Leyte, which secured the 1st place award. The provincial government of Northern Samar followed in 2nd place. According to Philippines News Agency, Tacloban emerged as the sole awardee in the city category, earning top recognition for its effective implementation of population and development programs. In the municipal category, Merida claimed