Day: November 26, 2025

Tokyo: In the face of a serious shortage of drivers in the logistics industry, Japan’s government and commercial vehicle makers are accelerating experiments aimed at putting self-driving trucks into practical use. They are aiming to attain so-called Level 4 autonomous driving, or driving without human intervention under certain conditions. In addition to carrying out the trials, they will also make efforts to gain the public’s understanding of self-driving trucks to ease concerns. According to Philippines News Agency, autonomous driving for large vehicles carries a risk of being “rejected by the public with a single accident,” as noted by a senior

Manila: Filipino ultrarunner Rex Brillantes etched his name into endurance sports history after completing one of the world’s most brutal ultramarathons-The Authentic Pheidippides Run, a 490-kilometer race from Athens to Sparta and back, with a punishing 98-hour cutoff. Held from Nov. 20 to 24, the 9th edition of the event tested 68 elite ultrarunners from across the globe, with less than half of them reaching the finish line. According to Philippines News Agency, among them was Brillantes, the 49-year-old and proud son of Negros Occidental who crossed the finish line after 94 hours, 57 minutes, and 38 seconds, securing 22nd

Manila: Around PHP3.9 billion worth of assets belonging to a high-ranking official and a former elected official have been issued freeze orders as part of the government’s ongoing investigation into anomalous flood control projects. The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) announced in a press release that the freeze orders were secured on Tuesday, encompassing 230 bank accounts, 15 insurance policies, two helicopters, and an airplane tied to an incumbent official of an independent constitutional body and a former elected official. According to Philippines News Agency, the assets have been linked to violations of Republic Act No. 3019, known as the Anti-Graft

Manila: Sen. Risa Hontiveros asserted that former Ako Bicol Rep. Zaldy Co’s allegations posted on social media hold no legal weight unless he formalizes them with a sworn affidavit or appears before the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee. According to Philippines News Agency, Hontiveros emphasized in an ANC interview that Co must adhere to proper procedures, such as notarization or apostille certification, before his claims can be considered by investigators. She noted that many of Co’s statements are already addressed by sworn testimonies before the committee, including those from witness Orly Guteza, underscoring that accountability cannot rely solely on social media

Tacloban city: A farmers’ group in Eastern Samar said the newly turned-over machinery from the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) will modernize rice and vegetable farming in their communities. Armando Orale, president of the Far East Farmers Agrarian Reform Cooperative from Can-Avid, Eastern Samar, said the new equipment will significantly benefit their more than 40 members. According to Philippines News Agency, the group received two hand tractors with trailers worth PHP280,000, along with eight floating tillers (turtle-type) and eight floating tillers (mudboat-type), each valued at PHP70,000. Aside from working on individual farms, the cooperative cultivates a five-hectare communal area planted